Ralph James Torrez (November 29, 1924 – March 14, 1992) was an American voice and character actor who lived in Los Angeles County, California.

Career

He did voices for the Looney Tunes and was the voice of Mr. Turtle in the commercials for Tootsie Pops which ran throughout the 1970s. From 1978 to 1982, he was the voice of Orson, Mork's (Robin Williams) boss on the Planet Ork, in Mork & Mindy (a Happy Days spin-off).[1] In addition, he provided character voice overs in the Pink Panther cartoon shorts. He also made several live acting appearances, including the action/sexploitation film Big Bad Mama, where he played the minor role of a sheriff, Capone (1975), where he played the part of Judge H.B. Wilkerson, and the part of "Ace" in Sixpack Annie (1975).

Death

On March 14, 1992, James died at the age of 67 in Beverly Hills.

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1972 Wacky Taxi Uncle Jaimie
1973 Frasier, the Sensuous Lion Newspaper Reporter
1974 Big Bad Mama Sheriff
1974 Tidal Wave (US version)
1975 Capone Judge J.H. Wilkerson
1975 Crazy Mama Sheriff - 1932
1975 Sixpack Annie Ace
1976 Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch Prologue Narrator
1976 Moving Violation Rockfield Deputy 3
1979 Fast Charlie... the Moonbeam Rider Bill Bartman

References

  1. ^ Doyle, James (September 7, 1979). "The Voice". The Bulletin. p. 23.


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