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.
Acted in 23
2000s
- 2001
1980s
- 1982
The Mork & Mindy / Laverne & Shirley / Fonz Hour
Orson (voice) · 26 episodes
1970s
- 1979
Fast Charlie... the Moonbeam Rider
Bill Bartman
- 1978
- 1976
The Gentleman Tramp
(voice)
Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch
Prologue Narrator
- 1975
Tidal Wave
Movie
- 1974
- 1973
Lost in Space
Tyrano Twin Two (voice)
Frasier, the Sensuous Lion
Newspaper Reporter
- 1972
Wacky Taxi
Uncle Jaimie
- 1971
1960s
- 1968
- 1966
Genie with the Light Pink Fur
(voice)
- 1964
Pancho's Hideaway
Men
1950s
- 1955
Appearances2
1960s
- 1963
The Unmentionables
Narrator (voice)