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
Harold Beyers
Susan's Plan
Abel Swanson
The Shakiest Gun in the West
Arturo
The Best of Times
Reinhoff the Remarkable
Just You and Me, Kid
Rabbi
My Giant
Farewell to Harry
Uncle Harry
The World's Greatest Lover
Troupers
Dr. Ivory
Revenge of the Cheerleaders
Dr. Hankin
The Girl Most Likely To...
Birdie Kebner
Speedway
Torpedoman Lester Gruber
McHale's Navy
Realtor in China
Sister Aimee: The Aimee Semple McPherson Story
A. G.
Hollywood Chaos
Freddie
Mr. Saturday Night
Boom Boom
Penelope
Ringo
Saga of Sonora
Sam
The North Avenue Irregulars
Old Timer #3
Nickel & Dime
Conductor
How to Break Up a Happy Divorce
Lieutenant
The Million Dollar Kid
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
21
Gender
Male
Birthday
1917-09-27
Place of Birth
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Also Known As
The Great Ballantine