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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Susan's Plan
as Harold Beyers
1998
The Shakiest Gun in the West
as Abel Swanson
1968
The Best of Times
as Arturo
1986
Just You and Me, Kid
as Reinhoff the Remarkable
1979
My Giant
as Rabbi
1998
Farewell to Harry
2002
The World's Greatest Lover
as Uncle Harry
1977
Troupers
2011
Revenge of the Cheerleaders
as Dr. Ivory
1976
The Girl Most Likely To...
as Dr. Hankin
1973
Speedway
as Birdie Kebner
1968
McHale's Navy
as Torpedoman Lester Gruber
1964
Sister Aimee: The Aimee Semple McPherson Story
as Realtor in China
2006
Hollywood Chaos
as A. G.
1989
Mr. Saturday Night
as Freddie
1992
Penelope
as Boom Boom
1966
Saga of Sonora
as Ringo
1973
The North Avenue Irregulars
as Sam
1979
Nickel & Dime
as Old Timer #3
1992
How to Break Up a Happy Divorce
as Conductor
1976
