Peter Cullen

Known for acting · Born 28 July 1941 · Died 26 August 2026 · aged 85 · Montreal, Quebec, Canada

151 credits

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

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

2009

Transformers: Dark of the Moon

2011

The Transformers

1984

Transformers: Age of Extinction

2014

Chip 'n' Dale Rescue Rangers

1989

Transformers: Prime

2010

Transformers: The Last Knight

2017

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts

2023

The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

1988

Heathcliff and the Catillac Cats

1984

Transformers

2007

Ghostbusters

1986

Acting (151)

2026Optimus Prime AwakeningOptimus Prime (voice)Film

2024Transformers: 40th Anniversary EventOptimus Prime / Ironhide (voice)Film

2023Transformers: Rise of the BeastsOptimus Prime (voice)Film

2021INVINCIBLEThaedus (voice) · 7 episodesSeries

2018BumblebeeOptimus Prime (voice)Film

2018Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesCouncilor 1 (voice)Series

2018Transformers: Power of the PrimesOptimus Prime (voice)Film

2017Transformers: The Last KnightOptimus Prime (voice)Film

2017Transformers: Titans ReturnOptimus Prime (voice)Film

2017Transformers: Titans ReturnOptimus Prime · 10 episodesSeries

2015Transformers: Robots In DisguiseOptimus Prime (voice)Series

2014Transformers: Age of ExtinctionOptimus Prime (voice)Film

2014Evolution Within ExtinctionSelfFilm

2013Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters - Predacons RisingOptimus Prime (voice)Film

2011Transformers: Dark of the MoonOptimus Prime (voice)Film

2010Transformers: PrimeOptimus Prime (voice) · 65 episodesSeries

2010My Friends Tigger & Pooh: Super Duper Super SleuthsEeyore (voice)Film

2009Transformers: Revenge of the FallenOptimus Prime (voice)Film

2009Tigger & Pooh and a Musical TooEeyore (voice)Film

2009Bizarre DinosaursNarrator (voice)Film

2008My Friends Tigger & Pooh: Hundred Acre Wood HauntEeyore (voice)Film

2007TransformersOptimus Prime (voice)Film

2007Transformers: BeginningsOptimus Prime (voice)Film

2007My Friends Tigger & PoohEeyore (voice) · 130 episodesSeries

2007My Friends Tigger & Pooh: Super Sleuth Christmas MovieEeyore (voice)Film

2006Winnie the Pooh: Wonderful Word AdventureEeyore (voice)Film

2005Pooh's Heffalump MovieEeyore (voice)Film

2005Pooh's Heffalump Halloween MovieEeyore (voice)Film

2004Winnie the Pooh: Springtime with RooEeyore (voice)Film

2004Winnie the Pooh: 123'sEeyoreFilm

2004Winnie the Pooh: ABC'sEeyore (voice)Film

2003Piglet's Big MovieEeyore (voice)Film

2003The Magical World of Winnie the Pooh: A Great Day of DiscoveryÍgorFilm

2002Treasure PlanetCaptain Nathaniel Flint (voice) (uncredited)Film

2002Winnie the Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh YearEeyore (voice)Film

2001Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of MouseEeyore (voice)Film

2001Disney's House of MouseEeyore (voice) · 5 episodesSeries

2001The Book of PoohEeyore (voice) · 106 episodesSeries

2001The Book of Pooh: Stories from the HeartEeyoreFilm

2001The Book of Pooh: Fun with FriendsEeyore (voice)Film

2001Making "The Score"NarratorFilm

2000The Tigger MovieEeyore (voice)Film

2000Sleepy Hollow: Behind the LegendNarrator (voice)Film

2000Winnie the Pooh: Spookable FunEeyore (voice)Film

2000The IntruderNarrator (voice)Film

1999Winnie the Pooh: Seasons of GivingEeyore (voice)Film

1999Winnie the Pooh: A Valentine for YouEeyore (voice)Film

1998A Winnie the Pooh ThanksgivingEeyore (voice)Film

1997Pooh's Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher RobinEeyore (voice)Film

1997The Making of 'Spawn'NarratorFilm

1996Boo to You Too! Winnie the PoohEeyore (voice)Film

1996Winnie the Pooh: Spookable PoohEeyore (voice)Film

1995The Savage DragonBludgeon (voice) · 13 episodesSeries

1994HardballFox AnnouncerSeries

1994Winnie The Pooh Playtime: Detective TiggerEeyore (voice)Film

1993BonkersSeries

1992JonahNinevite King (voice)Film

1991Winnie the Pooh & Christmas TooEeyore (voice)Film

1991The Pirates of Dark WaterMantus (voice) · 21 episodesSeries

1991The Little Engine That CouldPete / The CaveFilm

1990TaleSpinOctopus / Walrus Captain (voice)Series

1990Tom & Jerry Kids ShowDogcatcher (voice), Hunk Hardbody (voice)Series

1990RobotixBoltar / Nemesis / Spiro (voices)Film

1990Widget the World Watcher · 13 episodesSeries

1990Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers: Super SleuthsMonterey Jack (voice)Film

1989Chip 'n' Dale Rescue RangersMonterey Jack / Various (voice) · 65 episodesSeries

1989Chip 'n' Dale's Rescue Rangers to the RescueMonterey Jack (voice)Film

1989Hägar the HorribleHägarFilm

1989Dixie's Diner(voice)Film

1989Vytor: The Starfire ChampionMyzor / Chief Eldor (voice)Film

1989The Monster Bed(voice)Film

1989Rude Dog and the DweebsWinston / Herman (voice) · 26 episodesSeries

1988The New Adventures of Winnie the PoohEeyore (voice) · 82 episodesSeries

1988Dino-Riders · 14 episodesSeries

1988Rockin' with Judy Jetson(voice)Film

1988Yogi and the Invasion of the Space BearsRanger Roubideux (voice)Film

1988Mickey's 60th BirthdaySorcerer (voice)Film

1988The New Yogi Bear Show · 45 episodesSeries

1987PredatorPredator (voice) (uncredited)Film

1987Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesSeries

1987DuckTales · 3 episodes, Admiral Grimitz (voice) · 3 episodes, Firefighter (voice), Admiral Grimitz / Khufu / Guard (voice), Joaquin Slowly (voice), Admiral Grimitz / King Blowhard (voice), Jack the Tripper / Professor Moody Doody (voice), Bankjob Beagle (voice) · 2 episodes, J. Gander Hoover (voice), Mad Dog McGirk (voice), Bankjob Beagle / Police officers (voice), Duke Duggan (voice), Lessdred (voice)Series

1987G.I. Joe: The MovieZandar / Nemesis Enforcer / Scientist (voice)Film

1987Saber Rider and the Star SheriffsCommander Eagle / Nemesis / Ramrod (voice) · 52 episodesSeries

1987The Treasure of the Golden SunsAdmiral Grimmitz/ Joaquin Slowly (voice)Film

1987Visionaries: Knights of the Magical Light · 4 episodesSeries

1987Transformers: The Return of Optimus PrimeOptimus PrimeFilm

1987Transformers: The RebirthOptimus PrimeFilm

1987Little WizardsVarious Characters (voice) · 13 episodesSeries

1986The Transformers: The MovieOptimus Prime / Ironhide (voice)Film

1986The Real GhostbustersDoctor Destructo / Police Officer (voice)Series

1986Ghostbusters · 8 episodes, Eddie Spenser, Jr. / Haunter / Brat-a-Rat / Floatzart / Big Evil / Corpulon · 65 episodesSeries

1986My Little Pony: The MovieAhgg (voice)Film

1986Rambo: The Force of Freedom · 65 episodesSeries

1986The Transformers: More Than Meets the EyeOptimus Prime / Ironhide (voice)Film

1986Heathcliff: The Movie(voice)Film

1986G.I. Joe: Arise, Serpentor, Arise!Zandar (voice)Film

1986Voltron: Fleet of DoomHutch / Commander James Hawkins / Coran / King Alfor / NarratorFilm

1986GoBots: Battle of the Rock LordsPincher / Tombstones / Stones (voice)Film

1986Transformers: Five Faces of DarknessOptimus PrimeFilm

1986Noah's ArkJapheth / Additional Voices (voice)Film

1986Sectaurs · 5 episodesSeries

1986Rainbow Brite: San Diego Zoo AdventureMurky Dismal (voice) (uncredited)Film

1986Transformers - Le cosmitronOptimus PrimeFilm

1985Disney's Adventures of the Gummi BearsKnight (voice), Gritty Gummi (voice) · 3 episodes, Kerwin the Conqueror (voice)Series

1985The 13 Ghosts of Scooby-DooMaldor the Malevolent (voice)Series

1985Rainbow Brite and the Star StealerMurky Dismal / Castle Monster / Glitterbot / Guard / Skydancer / Slurthie (voice)Film

1985Galtar and the Golden LanceAdditional Voices · 21 episodesSeries

1985Big Foot And The Muscle MachinesArthur Ravencroft (voice)Film

1985The Return of Bunjee(voice)Film

1984GremlinsMogwai / Gremlins (voice)Film

1984The TransformersOptimus Prime / Streetwise / Nightstick / Slugslinger / Wingspan · 92 episodes, Optimus Prime (voice) · 3 episodesSeries

1984Voltron: Defender of the UniverseCoran / Narrator (voice) · 72 episodesSeries

1984Heathcliff and the Catillac CatsPop / Max (voice) · 172 episodesSeries

1984Voyage of the Rock Aliens1359 (voice)Film

1984Challenge of the GoBots · 5 episodesSeries

1984Rainbow Brite · 13 episodesSeries

1984Dragon's Lair · 13 episodesSeries

1984GallavantsAntonim (voice)Film

1983Dungeons & DragonsVenger (voice) · 27 episodesSeries

1983G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero · 2 episodesSeries

1983G.I. Joe: A Real American HeroAirborne / Ramar / Dr. Vandemeer (voice)Film

1983Saturday SupercadeMario (voice) · 32 episodesSeries

1983MonchhichisSnitchitt / Shreeker / Gonker (voice) · 13 episodesSeries

1983The BiskittsDog Foot · 26 episodes, Fang · 26 episodes, Scratch · 26 episodesSeries

1983The Secret World of OgYukon "Yukie" PeteFilm

1983Deck the Halls with Wacky WallsBig Blue (voice)Film

1983Donkey KongMario (voice) · 20 episodesSeries

1982Knight RiderK.A.R.R. (voice)Series

1982Pac-ManSour Puss (voice) · 42 episodesSeries

1982Christmas Comes to Pac-landSanta Claus (voice)Film

1982Heidi's SongGruffle (voice)Film

1982The Little RascalsOfficer Ed · 48 episodesSeries

1981Spider-Man and His Amazing FriendsHulk / Mysterio (voice)Series

1981Spider-ManSeries

1981Goldie Gold and Action JackAdditional Voices (voice) · 13 episodesSeries

1980Boo!WolfieFilm

1979Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo(voice: credit only)Series

1979The Plastic Man Comedy/Adventure Show · 35 episodesSeries

1979Mighty Man and YukkBrandon Brewster / Mighty Man · 16 episodesSeries

1977The Richard Pryor Show · 5 episodesSeries

1977The Richard Pryor Special?Drunken Bar PatronFilm

1976King KongKing Kong (voice)Film

1976The Wolfman Jack ShowSeries

1975The Ghost Busters · 15 episodesSeries

1974The Hudson Brothers Razzle Dazzle ShowSelf · 16 episodesSeries

1971The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour · 90 episodesSeries

1971Tiki TikiFilm

1970PrologueAllenFilm

1967The Smothers Brothers Comedy HourSelf - Announcer · 72 episodesSeries

1962The JetsonsJupiter Juggernaut (voice)Series

—Winnie The Pooh Playtime: Happy Pooh DayEeyore (voice)Film