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.
Filmography (26 titles)
4.4MovieCamouflage
Heckler · 2001
8.3ShowThe Mork & Mindy / Laverne & Shirley / Fonz Hour
Orson (voice) · 1982
7.2MovieThe Looney, Looney, Looney Bugs Bunny Movie
The Narrator (voice) · 1981
5.5MovieFast Charlie... the Moonbeam Rider
Bill Bartman · 1979
Sitcom: The Adventures of Garry Marshall
Narrator (voice) · 1979
7.1ShowMork & Mindy
Orson (Voice) · 1978
7.1MovieThe Gentleman Tramp
(voice) · 1976
7.9ShowThe Scooby-Doo/Dynomutt Hour
1976
8.5MovieMeanwhile, Back at the Ranch
Prologue Narrator · 1976
5.4MovieSixpack Annie
Ace · 1975
5.6MovieCrazy Mama
Sheriff - 1932 · 1975
MovieTidal Wave
1975
5.9MovieCapone
Judge J.H. Wilkerson · 1975
5.1MovieThe Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat
(voice) · 1974
5.4MovieGet Christie Love!
Patron · 1974
7.2ShowKojak
Louis 'Fats' Giancana · 1973
10.0MovieLost in Space
Tyrano Twin Two (voice) · 1973
6.5MovieFrasier, the Sensuous Lion
Newspaper Reporter · 1973
4.9MovieWacky Taxi
Uncle Jaimie · 1972
6.3ShowNichols
Kitchen Boss · 1971
6.7ShowHere's Lucy
Luigi · 1968
7.2MovieGenie with the Light Pink Fur
(voice) · 1966
7.1ShowThe Pink Panther
1964
6.5MoviePancho's Hideaway
Men · 1964
6.3MovieThe Unmentionables
Narrator (voice) · 1963
6.7ShowGunsmoke
Hall · 1955