Character actor Carl Ballantine ahas died at age 92. He was one of the comedy industry's favorite second bananas and was also acclaimed for his stand-up act in which he played a bumbling magician. Ballantine, who received a lifetime achievement award on behalf of the magic industry in 2007, continued to perform until last year. His film credits include
The Shakiest Gun in the West, Speedway and
Mr. Saturday Night. He was also known for his role as the con-man Gruber on the
McHale's Navy TV series. For more
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