Carl Ballantine

Personal Info

Birthday

September 27, 1917

Day of Death

2009-11-03

(92 years old)

Place of Birth

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Also Known As

The Great Ballantine

The Amazing Ballantine

Carl Ballantine

Biography

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

The Cosby Show

I Dream of Jeannie

Night Court

Spider-Man

The Virginian

Love, American Style

The Monkees

McHale's Navy

Filmography

2006
Sister Aimee: The Aimee Semple McPherson Story
as Realtor in China
2000
The Million Dollar Kid
as Lieutenant
1998
Susan's Plan
as Harold Beyers
My Giant
as Rabbi
1992
Mr. Saturday Night
as Freddie
Nickel & Dime
as Old Timer #3
1989
Hollywood Chaos
as A. G.
1986
The Best of Times
as Arturo
1979
Just You and Me, Kid
as Reinhoff the Remarkable
The North Avenue Irregulars
as Sam
1977
The World's Greatest Lover
as Uncle Harry
1976
How to Break Up a Happy Divorce
as Conductor
Revenge of the Cheerleaders
as Dr. Ivory
1973
The Girl Most Likely To...
as Dr. Hankin
Saga of Sonora
as Ringo
1968
The Shakiest Gun in the West
as Abel Swanson
Speedway
as Birdie Kebner
1966
Penelope
as Boom Boom