Peter Cullen, prolific voice actor who gave Optimus Prime his authoritative baritone, has died
Summary
Peter Cullen, a well-known voice actor famous for giving Optimus Prime his deep, commanding voice in the 1980s “Transformers” series, has died at age 85. He also voiced characters like Eeyore in the “Winnie the Pooh” cartoons and worked on many other TV shows and movies during his long career.Key Facts
- Peter Cullen died at his home in Los Angeles at age 85.
- He was best known as the voice of Optimus Prime in the 1984 “Transformers” cartoon and the recent live-action movies.
- Cullen also voiced Eeyore in various “Winnie the Pooh” productions.
- His voice acting career began in the late 1960s and included roles in “The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour,” “The Smurfs,” and “G.I. Joe.”
- Before auditioning for Optimus Prime, Cullen thought he would just be voicing a truck.
- The character of Optimus Prime was inspired by Cullen’s older brother, a U.S. Marine.
- Cullen’s voice work helped create a popular and long-lasting franchise with toys, comics, and films.
- He often attended fan conventions and connected emotionally with multiple generations of fans.
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