Peter Cullen, voice of Optimus Prime in The Transformers, dies aged 85
The prolific voice actor also appeared in Knight Rider, Gremlins, King Kong, Crystal Crisis, and plenty more.
Peter Cullen, the iconic voice behind Optimus Prime in The Transformers, has passed away at the age of 85. Renowned for his distinctive and authoritative portrayal of the legendary leader, Cullen's voice resonated with fans across various media, including videogames such as Transformers: Devastation, Fall of Cybertron, and even the early gaming classic, Pac-Man.
Beyond his legendary role, Cullen lent his voice to a myriad of characters, from Eeyore in Winnie the Pooh to the menacing Predator. His contributions to the gaming world were particularly significant, with his work in Saturday Supercade and the cancelled Warcraft Adventures: Lord of the Clans solidifying his status as a beloved figure in the industry.
As fellow actor Chris Livingston noted after revisiting the Transformers series, "What a waste of an S-tier set of pipes!"
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