Quick Facts
Born:
1924-11-29
Birthplace:
Los Angeles, California, USA
Credits:
27 Total Roles
Ralph James
Acting
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Biography
Ralph James Torrez (November 29, 1924 â 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
The Scooby-Doo/Dynomutt Hour
Self
Mork & Mindy
Orson (Voice)
The Looney, Looney, Looney Bugs Bunny Movie
The Narrator (voice)
Kojak
Louis 'Fats' Giancana
Kojak
'Fats' Giancana
Gunsmoke
Hall
Capone
Judge J.H. Wilkerson
The Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Camouflage MOVIE | Heckler |
| 1982 | The Mork & Mindy / Laverne & Shirley / Fonz Hour TV | Orson (voice) |
| 1981 | The Looney, Looney, Looney Bugs Bunny Movie MOVIE | The Narrator (voice) |
| 1979 | Fast Charlie... the Moonbeam Rider MOVIE | Bill Bartman |
| 1979 | Sitcom: The Adventures of Garry Marshall MOVIE | Narrator (voice) |
| 1978 | Mork & Mindy TV | Orson (Voice) |
| 1976 | The Gentleman Tramp MOVIE | (voice) |
| 1976 | The Scooby-Doo/Dynomutt Hour TV | Self |
| 1976 | Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch MOVIE | Prologue Narrator |
| 1975 | Sixpack Annie MOVIE | Ace |