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Known For

Acting

Born

November 29, 1924

Died

March 14, 1992 (age 67)

Place of Birth

Los Angeles, California, USA

Also Known As

Ralph James Torrez

Ralph James

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

2001FilmCamouflageas Heckler 1982TVThe Mork & Mindy / Laverne & Shirley / Fonz Houras Orson (voice)1981FilmThe Looney, Looney, Looney Bugs Bunny Movieas The Narrator (voice)1979FilmFast Charlie... the Moonbeam Rideras Bill Bartman 1979FilmSitcom: The Adventures of Garry Marshallas Narrator (voice)1978TVMork & Mindyas Orson (Voice)1976FilmThe Gentleman Trampas (voice)1976TVThe Scooby-Doo/Dynomutt Hour 1976FilmMeanwhile, Back at the Ranchas Prologue Narrator 1975FilmSixpack Annieas Ace 1975FilmCrazy Mamaas Sheriff - 1932 1975FilmTidal Wave 1975FilmCaponeas Judge J.H. Wilkerson 1974FilmThe Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat 1974FilmGet Christie Love!as Patron 1973TVKojakas Louis 'Fats' Giancana 1973FilmLost in Spaceas Tyrano Twin Two (voice)1973FilmFrasier, the Sensuous Lionas Newspaper Reporter 1972FilmWacky Taxias Uncle Jaimie 1971TVNicholsas Kitchen Boss 1968TVHere's Lucyas Luigi 1966FilmGenie with the Light Pink Furas (voice)1964TVThe Pink Panther 1964FilmPancho's Hideawayas Men 1963FilmThe Unmentionablesas Narrator (voice)1955TVGunsmokeas Hall