Peter Cullen

Peter Cullen

Acting

Born:
1941-07-28
Died:
2026-08-26
Place of birth:
Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Biography

Peter Claver Cullen was a Canadian voice actor. He voiced Optimus Prime in the original 1980s Transformers animated series, later returning to the role in Transformers media in 2007, starting with the first live-action film. He also voiced many other characters across a wide variety of popular media, including Eeyore in the Winnie the Pooh franchise, Monterey Jack in Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers, the first voice of KARR in Knight Rider and the vocalizations of the title character in Predator. He also voiced Thaedus in the animated series Invincible. He was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences in 2023 as part of the 2nd Children's and Family Emmy Awards. Description above from the Wikipedia article Peter Cullen, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known For

Filmography

Optimus Prime Awakening

Optimus Prime Awakening

8.62026
Movie
Transformers: 40th Anniversary Event

Transformers: 40th Anniversary Event

7.82024
Movie
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts

7.12023
Movie
INVINCIBLE

INVINCIBLE

8.62021
TV
Bumblebee

Bumblebee

6.72018
Movie
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

7.62018
TV
Transformers: Power of the Primes

Transformers: Power of the Primes

8.32018
Movie
The Toys That Made Us

The Toys That Made Us

7.52017
TV
Transformers: Titans Return

Transformers: Titans Return

6.92017
Movie
Transformers: Titans Return

Transformers: Titans Return

9.42017
TV
Transformers: The Last Knight

Transformers: The Last Knight

6.12017
Movie
Transformers: Robots In Disguise

Transformers: Robots In Disguise

7.02015
TV
Evolution Within Extinction

Evolution Within Extinction

7.72014
Movie
Transformers: Age of Extinction

Transformers: Age of Extinction

6.02014
Movie
Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters - Predacons Rising

Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters - Predacons Rising

8.02013
Movie
Transformers: Dark of the Moon

Transformers: Dark of the Moon

6.22011
Movie
Transformers: Prime

Transformers: Prime

8.12010
TV
My Friends Tigger & Pooh: Super Duper Super Sleuths

My Friends Tigger & Pooh: Super Duper Super Sleuths

8.02010
Movie
Bizarre Dinosaurs

Bizarre Dinosaurs

6.82009
Movie
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

6.22009
Movie
Tigger & Pooh and a Musical Too

Tigger & Pooh and a Musical Too

6.52009
Movie
My Friends Tigger & Pooh: Hundred Acre Wood Haunt

My Friends Tigger & Pooh: Hundred Acre Wood Haunt

7.22008
Movie
My Friends Tigger & Pooh: Super Sleuth Christmas Movie

My Friends Tigger & Pooh: Super Sleuth Christmas Movie

6.02007
Movie
Transformers: Beginnings

Transformers: Beginnings

6.92007
Movie
Transformers

Transformers

6.92007
Movie
My Friends Tigger & Pooh

My Friends Tigger & Pooh

6.72007
TV
Winnie the Pooh: Wonderful Word Adventure

Winnie the Pooh: Wonderful Word Adventure

7.22006
Movie
Pooh's Heffalump Halloween Movie

Pooh's Heffalump Halloween Movie

6.92005
Movie
Pooh's Heffalump Movie

Pooh's Heffalump Movie

6.92005
Movie
Winnie the Pooh: 123's

Winnie the Pooh: 123's

6.92004
Movie
Winnie the Pooh: ABC's

Winnie the Pooh: ABC's

8.52004
Movie
Winnie the Pooh: Springtime with Roo

Winnie the Pooh: Springtime with Roo

6.72004
Movie
The Magical World of Winnie the Pooh: A Great Day of Discovery

The Magical World of Winnie the Pooh: A Great Day of Discovery

7.32003
Movie
Piglet's Big Movie

Piglet's Big Movie

6.72003
Movie
Treasure Planet

Treasure Planet

7.62002
Movie
Winnie the Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh Year

Winnie the Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh Year

7.02002
Movie
Making "The Score"

Making "The Score"

2001
Movie
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse

Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse

7.02001
Movie
The Book of Pooh: Fun with Friends

The Book of Pooh: Fun with Friends

7.32001
Movie
The Book of Pooh: Stories from the Heart

The Book of Pooh: Stories from the Heart

7.32001
Movie
The Book of Pooh

The Book of Pooh

7.12001
TV
Disney's House of Mouse

Disney's House of Mouse

7.72001
TV
The Intruder

The Intruder

2000
Movie
Winnie the Pooh: Spookable Fun

Winnie the Pooh: Spookable Fun

8.02000
Movie
Sleepy Hollow: Behind the Legend

Sleepy Hollow: Behind the Legend

7.12000
Movie
The Tigger Movie

The Tigger Movie

6.72000
Movie
Winnie the Pooh: Seasons of Giving

Winnie the Pooh: Seasons of Giving

6.61999
Movie
Winnie the Pooh: A Valentine for You

Winnie the Pooh: A Valentine for You

6.81999
Movie
A Winnie the Pooh Thanksgiving

A Winnie the Pooh Thanksgiving

6.61998
Movie
Pooh's Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher Robin

Pooh's Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher Robin

7.21997
Movie
The Making of 'Spawn'

The Making of 'Spawn'

7.71997
Movie
Boo to You Too! Winnie the Pooh

Boo to You Too! Winnie the Pooh

7.21996
Movie
Winnie the Pooh: Spookable Pooh

Winnie the Pooh: Spookable Pooh

8.11996
Movie
Winnie The Pooh Playtime: Happy Pooh Day

Winnie The Pooh Playtime: Happy Pooh Day

1996
Movie
The Savage Dragon

The Savage Dragon

7.61995
TV
Hardball

Hardball

10.01994
TV
Winnie The Pooh Playtime: Detective Tigger

Winnie The Pooh Playtime: Detective Tigger

1994
Movie
Bonkers

Bonkers

6.71993
TV
Jonah

Jonah

7.01992
Movie
Winnie the Pooh & Christmas Too

Winnie the Pooh & Christmas Too

6.91991
Movie
The Little Engine That Could

The Little Engine That Could

7.01991
Movie
The Pirates of Dark Water

The Pirates of Dark Water

7.81991
TV
Widget the World Watcher

Widget the World Watcher

5.21990
TV
TaleSpin

TaleSpin

7.41990
TV
Tom & Jerry Kids Show

Tom & Jerry Kids Show

6.41990
TV
Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers: Super Sleuths

Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers: Super Sleuths

1990
Movie
Robotix

Robotix

6.51990
Movie
Hägar the Horrible

Hägar the Horrible

6.91989
Movie
Chip 'n' Dale's Rescue Rangers to the Rescue

Chip 'n' Dale's Rescue Rangers to the Rescue

7.61989
Movie
The Monster Bed

The Monster Bed

1989
Movie
Rude Dog and the Dweebs

Rude Dog and the Dweebs

1989
TV
Chip 'n' Dale Rescue Rangers

Chip 'n' Dale Rescue Rangers

7.61989
TV
Dixie's Diner

Dixie's Diner

1989
Movie
Vytor: The Starfire Champion

Vytor: The Starfire Champion

1989
Movie
Mickey's 60th Birthday

Mickey's 60th Birthday

6.81988
Movie
Dino-Riders

Dino-Riders

6.81988
TV
The New Yogi Bear Show

The New Yogi Bear Show

6.51988
TV
The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

7.81988
TV
Yogi and the Invasion of the Space Bears

Yogi and the Invasion of the Space Bears

6.01988
Movie
Rockin' with Judy Jetson

Rockin' with Judy Jetson

7.21988
Movie
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

7.81987
TV
Transformers: The Return of Optimus Prime

Transformers: The Return of Optimus Prime

7.41987
Movie
Transformers: The Rebirth

Transformers: The Rebirth

10.01987
Movie
Little Wizards

Little Wizards

6.51987
TV
Visionaries: Knights of the Magical Light

Visionaries: Knights of the Magical Light

7.01987
TV
The Treasure of the Golden Suns

The Treasure of the Golden Suns

7.61987
Movie
DuckTales

DuckTales

7.71987
TV
Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs

Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs

8.11987
TV
G.I. Joe: The Movie

G.I. Joe: The Movie

6.61987
Movie
Predator

Predator

7.61987
Movie
G.I. Joe: Arise, Serpentor, Arise!

G.I. Joe: Arise, Serpentor, Arise!

8.51986
Movie
Transformers: Five Faces of Darkness

Transformers: Five Faces of Darkness

7.41986
Movie
The Real Ghostbusters

The Real Ghostbusters

7.71986
TV
Voltron: Fleet of Doom

Voltron: Fleet of Doom

7.11986
Movie
Ghostbusters

Ghostbusters

6.81986
TV
The Transformers: The Movie

The Transformers: The Movie

7.21986
Movie
Rainbow Brite: San Diego Zoo Adventure

Rainbow Brite: San Diego Zoo Adventure

8.51986
Movie
My Little Pony: The Movie

My Little Pony: The Movie

6.41986
Movie
Transformers - Le cosmitron

Transformers - Le cosmitron

1986
Movie
Rambo: The Force of Freedom

Rambo: The Force of Freedom

7.41986
TV
GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords

GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords

7.61986
Movie
Sectaurs

Sectaurs

7.21986
TV
Heathcliff: The Movie

Heathcliff: The Movie

5.71986
Movie
Noah's Ark

Noah's Ark

7.31986
Movie
The Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye

The Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye

8.71986
Movie
Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer

Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer

5.91985
Movie
Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears

Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears

7.51985
TV
The 13 Ghosts of Scooby-Doo

The 13 Ghosts of Scooby-Doo

7.91985
TV
Galtar and the Golden Lance

Galtar and the Golden Lance

6.91985
TV
The Return of Bunjee

The Return of Bunjee

1985
Movie
Big Foot And The Muscle Machines

Big Foot And The Muscle Machines

6.01985
Movie
Rainbow Brite

Rainbow Brite

6.51984
TV
Challenge of the GoBots

Challenge of the GoBots

7.11984
TV
Gallavants

Gallavants

5.91984
Movie
The Transformers

The Transformers

7.91984
TV
Heathcliff and the Catillac Cats

Heathcliff and the Catillac Cats

6.41984
TV
Voltron: Defender of the Universe

Voltron: Defender of the Universe

7.91984
TV
Dragon's Lair

Dragon's Lair

6.01984
TV
Gremlins

Gremlins

7.11984
Movie
Voyage of the Rock Aliens

Voyage of the Rock Aliens

4.81984
Movie
Deck the Halls with Wacky Walls

Deck the Halls with Wacky Walls

9.01983
Movie
Dungeons & Dragons

Dungeons & Dragons

8.01983
TV
The Biskitts

The Biskitts

6.01983
TV
Saturday Supercade

Saturday Supercade

7.01983
TV
Donkey Kong

Donkey Kong

1983
TV
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero

6.41983
Movie
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero

7.61983
TV
Monchhichis

Monchhichis

6.91983
TV
The Secret World of Og

The Secret World of Og

5.61983
Movie
Christmas Comes to Pac-land

Christmas Comes to Pac-land

6.81982
Movie
Heidi's Song

Heidi's Song

6.31982
Movie
Knight Rider

Knight Rider

7.51982
TV
Pac-Man

Pac-Man

6.31982
TV
The Little Rascals

The Little Rascals

1982
TV
Goldie Gold and Action Jack

Goldie Gold and Action Jack

5.01981
TV
Spider-Man

Spider-Man

7.41981
TV
Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends

Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends

7.61981
TV
Boo!

Boo!

1980
Movie
The Plastic Man Comedy/Adventure Show

The Plastic Man Comedy/Adventure Show

7.11979
TV
Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo

Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo

7.51979
TV
Mighty Man and Yukk

Mighty Man and Yukk

7.51979
TV
Ringo

Ringo

5.61978
Movie
The Richard Pryor Show

The Richard Pryor Show

6.41977
TV
The Richard Pryor Special?

The Richard Pryor Special?

7.21977
Movie
King Kong

King Kong

6.31976
Movie
The Wolfman Jack Show

The Wolfman Jack Show

1976
TV
The Ghost Busters

The Ghost Busters

7.01975
TV
The Hudson Brothers Razzle Dazzle Show

The Hudson Brothers Razzle Dazzle Show

6.31974
TV
Tiki Tiki

Tiki Tiki

8.01971
Movie
The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour

The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour

6.61971
TV
Prologue

Prologue

7.01970
Movie
The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour

The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour

7.51967
TV
The Jetsons

The Jetsons

7.31962
TV