RJ
Person file · Acting
Ralph James
Born 1924-11-29Los Angeles, California, USA
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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
CamouflageHecklerThe Looney, Looney, Looney Bugs Bunny MovieNarrator (voice)Fast Charlie... the Moonbeam RiderBill BartmanSitcom: The Adventures of Garry MarshallNarrator (voice)The Gentleman Tramp(voice)Meanwhile, Back at the RanchPrologue NarratorSixpack AnnieAceCrazy MamaSheriff - 1932Tidal WaveRoleCaponeJudge J.H. WilkersonThe Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat(voice)Get Christie Love!PatronLost in SpaceTyrano Twin Two (voice)Frasier, the Sensuous LionNewspaper ReporterWacky TaxiUncle JaimieGenie with the Light Pink Fur(voice)Pancho's HideawayMenThe UnmentionablesNarrator (voice)