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Acting
Ralph James
Ralph James is best known for The Scooby-Doo/Dynomutt Hour, Mork & Mindy, Kojak and Gunsmoke. Ralph James was born on November 29, 1924. Ralph James died on March 14, 1992 at the age of 67.
- Born
- November 29, 1924
- Place of birth
- Los Angeles, California, USA
- Died
- March 14, 1992 (67 years old)
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.
Known for
Filmography
- 1982The Mork & Mindy / Laverne & Shirley / Fonz HourOrson (voice)
- 1978Mork & MindyOrson (Voice)
- 1976The Scooby-Doo/Dynomutt Hour
- 1973KojakLouis 'Fats' Giancana
- 1971NicholsKitchen Boss
- 1968Here's LucyLuigi
- 1955GunsmokeHall
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Ralph James been in?
Ralph James is best known for The Scooby-Doo/Dynomutt Hour, Mork & Mindy, Kojak and Gunsmoke.
When was Ralph James born?
Ralph James was born on November 29, 1924. (Los Angeles, California, USA)
How old is Ralph James?
Ralph James died on March 14, 1992 at the age of 67.
Updated: November 1, 2026 ·