Carl Ballantine
Known for ActingBorn 1917-09-27 — died 2009-11-03Chicago, Illinois, USA
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. He has been credited with creating comedy magic and has influenced comedians and magicians alike.
Known for
Vaudeville
1997 · as Self
Nickel & Dime
1992 · as Old Timer #3
The World's Greatest Lover
1977 · as Uncle Harry
Speedway
1968 · as Birdie Kebner
The Best of Times
1986 · as Arturo
My Giant
1998 · as Rabbi
Troupers
2011
Susan's Plan
1998 · as Harold Beyers
Penelope
1966 · as Boom Boom
Mr. Saturday Night
1992 · as Freddie
The Girl Most Likely To...
1973 · as Dr. Hankin
The Shakiest Gun in the West
1968 · as Abel Swanson
Just You and Me, Kid
1979 · as Reinhoff the Remarkable
The North Avenue Irregulars
1979 · as Sam
McHale's Navy
1964 · as Torpedoman Lester Gruber
Saga of Sonora
1973 · as Ringo
The Million Dollar Kid
2000 · as Lieutenant
Revenge of the Cheerleaders
1976 · as Dr. Ivory