1917-09-27 Chicago, 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.
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Troupers | 2011-06-01 | |
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Sister Aimee: The Aimee Semple McPherson Story | Realtor in China | 2006-01-01 |
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Farewell to Harry | 2002-04-04 | |
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The Million Dollar Kid | Lieutenant | 2000-01-18 |
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Susan's Plan | Harold Beyers | 1998-10-29 |
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My Giant | Rabbi | 1998-04-10 |
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Vaudeville | Self | 1997-11-27 |
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Mr. Saturday Night | Freddie | 1992-09-23 |
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Nickel & Dime | Old Timer #3 | 1992-01-01 |
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Hollywood Chaos | A. G. | 1989-01-01 |
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The Best of Times | Arturo | 1986-01-31 |
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The North Avenue Irregulars | Sam | 1979-02-09 |
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Just You and Me, Kid | Reinhoff the Remarkable | 1979-07-13 |
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The World's Greatest Lover | Uncle Harry | 1977-12-18 |
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How to Break Up a Happy Divorce | Conductor | 1976-10-06 |
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Revenge of the Cheerleaders | Dr. Ivory | 1976-05-01 |
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The Girl Most Likely To... | Dr. Hankin | 1973-11-06 |
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Saga of Sonora | Ringo | 1973-05-03 |
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Speedway | Birdie Kebner | 1968-06-07 |
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The Shakiest Gun in the West | Abel Swanson | 1968-07-10 |
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Penelope | Boom Boom | 1966-11-10 |
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McHale's Navy | Torpedoman Lester Gruber | 1964-06-25 |