Portrait of Carl Ballantine

Carl Ballantine

Bio: Carl Ballantine was an American magician, comedian and actor. Billing himself as "The Great Ballantine", "The Amazing Ballantine" or "Ballantine: The World's Greatest Magician", his vaudeville-style comedy routine involved transparent or incompetent stage magic tricks, which tended to flop and go "hilariously awry" to the wisecracking Ballantine's mock chagrin
Born: Thu, Sep 27 1917
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Death: Tue, Nov 03 2009
Carl Ballantine is 92 years old
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Poster of Troupers
Troupers
Carl Ballantine would have been no older than 92 in Troupers
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 01 2011
Poster of Sister Aimee: The Aimee Semple McPherson Story
Sister Aimee: The Aimee Semple McPherson Story
Carl Ballantine was 88 in Sister Aimee: The Aimee Semple McPherson Story as 'Realtor in China'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of Farewell to Harry
Farewell to Harry
Carl Ballantine was 84 in Farewell to Harry
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 04 2002
Poster of Susan's Plan
Susan's Plan
Carl Ballantine was 81 in Susan's Plan as 'Harold Beyers'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 29 1998
Poster of My Giant
My Giant
Carl Ballantine was 80 in My Giant as 'Rabbi'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 10 1998
Poster of Mr. Saturday Night
Mr. Saturday Night
Carl Ballantine was 74 in Mr. Saturday Night as 'Freddie'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 23 1992
Poster of Nickel & Dime
Nickel & Dime
Carl Ballantine was 74 in Nickel & Dime as 'Old Timer #3'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of Hollywood Chaos
Hollywood Chaos
Carl Ballantine was 71 in Hollywood Chaos as 'A. G.'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of The Best of Times
The Best of Times
Carl Ballantine was 68 in The Best of Times as 'Arturo'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 31 1986
Poster of Just You and Me, Kid
Just You and Me, Kid
Carl Ballantine was 61 in Just You and Me, Kid as 'Reinhoff the Remarkable'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 13 1979
Poster of The North Avenue Irregulars
The North Avenue Irregulars
Carl Ballantine was 61 in The North Avenue Irregulars as 'Sam'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 09 1979
Poster of The World's Greatest Lover
The World's Greatest Lover
Carl Ballantine was 60 in The World's Greatest Lover as 'Uncle Harry'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 18 1977
Poster of How to Break Up a Happy Divorce
How to Break Up a Happy Divorce
Carl Ballantine was 59 in How to Break Up a Happy Divorce as 'Conductor'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 06 1976
Poster of Revenge of the Cheerleaders
Revenge of the Cheerleaders
Carl Ballantine was 58 in Revenge of the Cheerleaders as 'Dr. Ivory'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 01 1976
Poster of The Girl Most Likely To...
The Girl Most Likely To...
Carl Ballantine was 56 in The Girl Most Likely To... as 'Dr. Hankin'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 06 1973
Poster of Saga of Sonora
Saga of Sonora
Carl Ballantine was 55 in Saga of Sonora as 'Ringo'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 03 1973
Poster of The Shakiest Gun in the West
The Shakiest Gun in the West
Carl Ballantine was 50 in The Shakiest Gun in the West as 'Abel Swanson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 10 1968
Poster of Speedway
Speedway
Carl Ballantine was 50 in Speedway as 'Birdie Kebner'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 07 1968
Poster of Penelope
Penelope
Carl Ballantine was 49 in Penelope as 'Boom Boom'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 10 1966
Poster of McHale's Navy
McHale's Navy
Carl Ballantine was 46 in McHale's Navy as 'Torpedoman Lester Gruber'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 25 1964

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Freakazoid!
Freakazoid!
Carl Ballantine was 77+ in Freakazoid!
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1995
Poster of Spider-Man
Spider-Man
Carl Ballantine was 77+ in Spider-Man as 'Lenny Luntz (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 19 1994
Poster of P.S. I Luv U
P.S. I Luv U
Carl Ballantine was 73+ in P.S. I Luv U
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 15 1991
Poster of Garfield and Friends
Garfield and Friends
Carl Ballantine was 70+ in Garfield and Friends
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 17 1988
Poster of The Cosby Show
The Cosby Show
Carl Ballantine was 66+ in The Cosby Show as 'The Great Ballantine'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1984
Poster of Double Trouble
Double Trouble
Carl Ballantine was 66+ in Double Trouble as 'Rollo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 04 1984
Poster of Night Court
Night Court
Carl Ballantine was 66+ in Night Court as 'Philip Falcone'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 04 1984
Poster of One in a Million
One in a Million
Carl Ballantine was 62+ in One in a Million as 'Max Kellerman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 08 1980
Poster of Trapper John, M.D.
Trapper John, M.D.
Carl Ballantine was 61+ in Trapper John, M.D.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 23 1979
Poster of B. J. and the Bear
B. J. and the Bear
Carl Ballantine was 61+ in B. J. and the Bear
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Feb 10 1979
Poster of CHiPs
CHiPs
Carl Ballantine was 59+ in CHiPs as 'Marvello the Great'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 15 1977
Poster of Alice
Alice
Carl Ballantine was 58+ in Alice
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 31 1976
Poster of Laverne & Shirley
Laverne & Shirley
Carl Ballantine was 58+ in Laverne & Shirley
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 27 1976
Poster of Love, American Style
Love, American Style
Carl Ballantine was 52+ in Love, American Style as 'Leo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1969
Poster of The Debbie Reynolds Show
The Debbie Reynolds Show
Carl Ballantine was 51+ in The Debbie Reynolds Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 16 1969
Poster of Mayberry R.F.D.
Mayberry R.F.D.
Carl Ballantine was 50+ in Mayberry R.F.D. as 'Ernie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 1968
Poster of The Monkees
The Monkees
Carl Ballantine was 48+ in The Monkees as 'Hubbell Bensen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 1966
Poster of That Girl
That Girl
Carl Ballantine was 48+ in That Girl
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 08 1966
Poster of I Dream of Jeannie
I Dream of Jeannie
Carl Ballantine was 47+ in I Dream of Jeannie as 'Carl Tucker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 18 1965
Poster of Laredo
Laredo
Carl Ballantine was 47+ in Laredo
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1965
Poster of The Danny Kaye Show
The Danny Kaye Show
Carl Ballantine was 45+ in The Danny Kaye Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1963
Poster of McHale's Navy
McHale's Navy
Carl Ballantine was 45+ in McHale's Navy as 'Lester Gruber'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 11 1962
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Carl Ballantine was 45+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Virginian
The Virginian
Carl Ballantine was 44+ in The Virginian as 'Matty Ryan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 19 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Carl Ballantine was 44+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of Startime
Startime
Carl Ballantine was 42+ in Startime
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 06 1959
Poster of Kraft Music Hall
Kraft Music Hall
Carl Ballantine was 41+ in Kraft Music Hall as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 08 1958
Poster of The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
Carl Ballantine was 39+ in The Dinah Shore Chevy Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of The Steve Allen Show
The Steve Allen Show
Carl Ballantine was 38+ in The Steve Allen Show as 'Self - Comedian-Magician'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 24 1956
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Carl Ballantine was 30+ in The Ed Sullivan Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948