Biography
Ralph James Torrez (November 29, 1924 – March 14, 1992) was an American voice and character actor who lived in Los Angeles County, California. Although he did voices for the Looney Tunes, James might be remembered best for performing the voice of Mr. Turtle in the classic commercials for Tootsie Pops which ran throughout the 1970s. From 1978 to 1982, he could be heard as Orson, Mork from Ork's (Robin Williams) boss on the Planet Ork, in the live-action TV series Mork & Mindy (a Happy Days spin-off). In addition, he provided character voice overs in the Pink Panther cartoon shorts. On March 14, 1992, James died at the age of 67 in Beverly Hills.
Filmography
all 23
Movies 16
TV Shows 7
Voice 3
Narrator 2
Heckler
Camouflage (2001)
Movie
The Narrator (voice)
The Looney, Looney, Looney Bugs Bunny Movie (1981)
Movie
5
Bill Bartman
Fast Charlie... the Moonbeam Rider (1979)
Movie
Narrator (voice)
Sitcom: The Adventures of Garry Marshall (1979)
Movie
Orson (Voice)
Mork & Mindy (1978)
TV
Prologue Narrator
Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch (1976)
Movie
Sheriff - 1932
Crazy Mama (1975)
Movie
Judge J.H. Wilkerson
Capone (1975)
Movie
'Fats' Giancana / Louis 'Fats' Giancana
Kojak (1973)
TV
6
Tyrano Twin Two
Lost in Space (1973)
Movie
Newspaper Reporter
Frasier, the Sensuous Lion (1973)
Movie
Uncle Jaimie
Wacky Taxi (1972)
Movie
Kitchen Boss
Nichols (1971)
TV
Narrator
The Unmentionables (1963)
Movie
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1924-11-29
Deathday1992-03-14 (67 years old)
Birth PlaceLos Angeles, United States
CitizenshipsUnited States
Also Known AsRalph James Torrez
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