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.

For the Canadian mathematician, see Ralph Duncan James. For the American chemist, see Ralph A. James.
Ralph James
Born
Ralph James Torrez

November 29, 1924
Los Angeles County, California, U.S.
DiedMarch 14, 1992(1992-03-14) (aged 67)
Beverly Hills, California, U.S.
OccupationActor, voice actor
Years active1963–1985
Known for
  • Voice of Orson on ABC-TV's Mork & Mindy TV series
  • Voice for various characters in Looney Tunes and Pink Panther cartoon shorts

    • Career

    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’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. He also made several live acting appearances, including the action/sexploitation film Big Bad Mama (1974) starring Angie Dickenson, William Shatner and Tom Skerritt, 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.


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