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Ralph James

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.

Known for

Camouflage
Camouflage
2001 • Heckler
The Looney, Looney, Looney Bugs Bunny Movie
The Looney, Looney, Looney Bugs Bunny Movie
1981 • The Narrator (voice)
Fast Charlie... the Moonbeam Rider
Fast Charlie... the Moonbeam Rider
1979 • Bill Bartman
Sitcom: The Adventures of Garry Marshall
1979 • Narrator (voice)
The Gentleman Tramp
The Gentleman Tramp
1976 • (voice)
Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch
Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch
1976 • Prologue Narrator
Sixpack Annie
Sixpack Annie
1975 • Ace
Crazy Mama
Crazy Mama
1975 • Sheriff - 1932

Full filmography

Camouflage
Camouflage
2001 • Heckler
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Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch
Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch
1976 • Prologue Narrator
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Crazy Mama
Crazy Mama
1975 • Sheriff - 1932
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Capone
Capone
1975 • Judge J.H. Wilkerson
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Lost in Space
Lost in Space
1973 • Tyrano Twin Two (voice)
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Frasier, the Sensuous Lion
Frasier, the Sensuous Lion
1973 • Newspaper Reporter
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Wacky Taxi
Wacky Taxi
1972 • Uncle Jaimie
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The Unmentionables
The Unmentionables
1963 • Narrator (voice)
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Ralph James – Biography, Known For & Filmography