Peter Cullen

Peter Cullen

84 · Born: Jul 28, 1941

Personal Details

BornJul 28, 1941 Montreal, Québec, Canada
Parents
  • Henry L. Cullen
  • Muriel McCann

Biography

Peter Cullen is a multifaceted Canadian-American voice actor, renowned globally for his iconic vocal performances in a plethora of esteemed projects. His most recognizable and enduring role is undoubtedly that of Optimus Prime in the Transformers franchise, which has spanned numerous iterations, including the Michael Bay film series.

Beyond his work in the Transformers universe, Cullen has also lent his distinctive voice to other notable characters, including the formidable Predator from the 1987 film of the same name, a role that has cemented his status as a master of vocal effects.

Furthermore, Cullen has brought his remarkable vocal talents to a wide range of beloved characters, such as Eeyore from the Winnie the Pooh franchise, Monterey Jack from the popular animated series Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers, and KARR in the iconic television show Knight Rider.

Career

2023
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts as Optimus Prime (voice)
2018
Bumblebee
Bumblebee as Optimus Prime (voice)
2017
Transformers: The Last Knight
Transformers: The Last Knight as Optimus Prime (voice)
2014
Transformers: Age of Extinction
Transformers: Age of Extinction as Optimus Prime (voice)
2011
Transformers: Dark of the Moon
Transformers: Dark of the Moon as Optimus Prime (voice)
2010
Transformers Prime
Transformers Prime as Optimus Prime (voice)
2009
Bizarre Dinosaurs
Bizarre Dinosaurs as Narrator US
Transformers
Transformers as Optimus Prime (voice)
2006
Transformers: Beginnings
Transformers: Beginnings as Optimus Prime (voice)
2005
Pooh's Heffalump Movie
Pooh's Heffalump Movie as Eeyore (voice)
2003
Piglet's Big Movie
Piglet's Big Movie as Eeyore (voice)
Treasure Planet
Treasure Planet as Captain Nathaniel Flint (voice) (uncredited)
The Book of Pooh
The Book of Pooh as Eeyore (voice)
2000
The Tigger Movie
The Tigger Movie as Eeyore (voice)
1998
1996
1995
The Savage Dragon
The Savage Dragon as Bludgeon (voice)
1991
1989
Vytor: The Starfire Champion
Vytor: The Starfire Champion as Myzor / Chief Eldor (voice)
Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers
Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers as Monterey Jack (voice)
Rude Dog and the Dweebs
Rude Dog and the Dweebs as Winston / Herman (voice)
1988
Yogi & the Invasion of the Space Bears
Yogi & the Invasion of the Space Bears as Ranger Roubideux (voice)
Mickey's 60th Birthday
Mickey's 60th Birthday as Sorcerer (voice)
1987
Robotix
Robotix as Boltar / Nemesis / Spiro (voices)
DuckTales
DuckTales as Admiral Grimmitz/ Joaquin Slowly (voice)
G.I. Joe: The Movie
G.I. Joe: The Movie as Zandar / Nemesis Enforcer / Scientist (voice)
Predator
Predator as Predator (voice) (uncredited)
DuckTales
DuckTales as Joaquin Slowly (voice)
Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs
Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs as Commander Eagle / Nemesis / Ramrod (voice)
The Transformers: The Movie
The Transformers: The Movie as Optimus Prime / Ironhide (voice)
Voltron: Fleet of Doom
Voltron: Fleet of Doom as Hutch / Commander James Hawkins / Coran / King Alfor / Narrator
GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords
GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords as Pincher / Tombstone / Stones
Ghostbusters
Ghostbusters as Eddie Spenser, Jr. / Haunter / Brat-a-Rat / Floatzart / Big Evil / Corpulon
1985
Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer
Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer as Murky Dismal / Castle Monster / Glitterbot / Guard / Skydancer / Slurthie (voice)
Bigfoot and the Muscle Machines
Bigfoot and the Muscle Machines as Arthur Ravencroft (voice)
Galtar and the Golden Lance
Galtar and the Golden Lance as Additional Voices
Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons as Venger (voice)
1984
Gallavants
Gallavants as Antonim (voice)
Gremlins
Gremlins as Mogwai / Gremlins (voice)
Transformers
Transformers as Optimus Prime / Streetwise / Nightstick / Slugslinger / Wingspan
Voltron: Defender of the Universe
Voltron: Defender of the Universe as Coran / Narrator (voice)
1983
ABC Weekend Specials
ABC Weekend Specials as Yukon "Yukie" Pete
Saturday Supercade
Saturday Supercade as Mario (voice)
Monchhichis
Monchhichis as Snitchitt / Shreeker / Gonker (voice)
The Biskitts
The Biskitts as Dog Foot
1982
Heidi's Song
Heidi's Song as Gruffle (voice)
Pac-Man
Pac-Man as Sour Puss (voice)
1980
Boo!
Boo! as Wolfie
1977
The Richard Pryor Special?
The Richard Pryor Special? as Drunken Bar Patron
1976
King Kong
King Kong as King Kong (voice)
1970
Prologue
Prologue as Allen