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Peter Cullen
Actor · Director · Writer· Montréal, Québec, Canada
Peter Cullen, a Canadian voice actor born in 1941, has lent his resonant tones to a pantheon of beloved characters, most notably as the authoritative Optimus Prime in the Transformers franchise since the 1980s. His vocal range extends from the melancholic Eeyore in Winnie the Pooh to the tech-savvy KARR in Knight Rider, showcasing a versatility that has made him an industry staple. Cullen's enduring contributions to pop culture, including his work in Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers and the original Predator, underscore his enduring impact on voice acting.
Known For
The roles that explain the career.
Transformers
Optimus Prime (voice) · 2007
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Optimus Prime (voice) · 2009
Predator
Predator (voice) (uncredited) · 1987
Transformers: Dark of the Moon
Optimus Prime (voice) · 2011
Transformers: Age of Extinction
Optimus Prime (voice) · 2014
Gremlins
1984
Transformers: The Last Knight
Optimus Prime (voice) · 2017
Bumblebee
Optimus Prime (voice) · 2018
Filmography
74 credits across 4 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Served Cold | Director | Film |
| 2026 | Served Cold | Writer | Film |
| 2023 | Transformers: Rise of the Beasts | Optimus Prime (voice) | Film |
| 2018 | Bumblebee | Optimus Prime (voice) | Film |
| 2017 | Transformers: Titans Return | Optimus Prime (voice) | Film |
| 2017 | Transformers: The Last Knight | Optimus Prime (voice) | Film |
| 2014 | Transformers: Age of Extinction | Optimus Prime (voice) | Film |
| 2011 | Transformers: Dark of the Moon | Optimus Prime (voice) | Film |
| 2010 | Transformers: Prime | Optimus Prime (voice) | TV |
| 2009 | Bizarre Dinosaurs | Narrator (voice) | Film |
| 2009 | Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | Optimus Prime (voice) | Film |
| 2007 | Transformers: Beginnings | Optimus Prime (voice) | Film |
| 2007 | My Friends Tigger & Pooh | Eeyore (voice) | TV |
| 2007 | Transformers | Optimus Prime (voice) | Film |
| 2006 | Winnie the Pooh: Wonderful Word Adventure | Eeyore (voice) | Film |
| 2005 | Pooh's Heffalump Halloween Movie | Eeyore (voice) | Film |
| 2005 | Pooh's Heffalump Movie | Eeyore (voice) | Film |
| 2005 | I Killed John Lennon | Self - NYPD | Film |
| 2004 | Winnie the Pooh: Springtime with Roo | Eeyore (voice) | Film |
| 2004 | Winnie the Pooh: ABC's | Eeyore (voice) | Film |
| 2003 | Piglet's Big Movie | Eeyore (voice) | Film |
| 2003 | The Magical World of Winnie the Pooh: A Great Day of Discovery | Ígor | Film |
| 2002 | Winnie the Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh Year | Eeyore (voice) | Film |
| 2002 | Treasure Planet | Captain Nathaniel Flint (voice) (uncredited) | Film |
| 2001 | The Book of Pooh | Eeyore (voice) | TV |
| 2001 | Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse | Eeyore (voice) | Film |
| 2000 | The Tigger Movie | Eeyore (voice) | Film |
| 1999 | Winnie the Pooh: A Valentine for You | Eeyore (voice) | Film |
| 1999 | Winnie the Pooh: Seasons of Giving | Eeyore (voice) | Film |
| 1997 | Pooh's Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher Robin | Eeyore (voice) | Film |
| 1996 | Boo to You Too! Winnie the Pooh | Eeyore (voice) | Film |
| 1994 | Winnie The Pooh Playtime: Detective Tigger | Eeyore (voice) | Film |
| 1992 | Jonah | Ninevite King (voice) | Film |
| 1991 | The Little Engine That Could | Pete / The Cave | Film |
| 1991 | Winnie the Pooh & Christmas Too | Eeyore (voice) | Film |
| 1991 | The Pirates of Dark Water | Mantus (voice) | TV |
| 1990 | Robotix | Boltar / Nemesis / Spiro (voices) | Film |
| 1989 | Hägar the Horrible | Hägar | Film |
| 1989 | Chip 'n' Dale Rescue Rangers | Monterey Jack / Various (voice) | TV |
| 1988 | Dino-Riders | TV | |
| 1988 | The New Yogi Bear Show | TV | |
| 1988 | The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh | Eeyore (voice) | TV |
| 1987 | G.I. Joe: The Movie | Zandar / Nemesis Enforcer / Scientist (voice) | Film |
| 1987 | Transformers: The Return of Optimus Prime | Optimus Prime | Film |
| 1987 | Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs | Commander Eagle / Nemesis / Ramrod (voice) | TV |
| 1987 | Predator | Predator (voice) (uncredited) | Film |
| 1986 | Rambo: The Force of Freedom | TV | |
| 1986 | Voltron: Fleet of Doom | Hutch / Commander James Hawkins / Coran / King Alfor / Narrator | Film |
| 1986 | GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords | Pincher / Tombstones / Stones (voice) | Film |
| 1986 | My Little Pony: The Movie | Ahgg (voice) | Film |
| 1986 | Heathcliff: The Movie | (voice) | Film |
| 1986 | The Transformers: The Movie | Optimus Prime / Ironhide (voice) | Film |
| 1986 | Noah's Ark | Japheth / Additional Voices (voice) | Film |
| 1985 | Galtar and the Golden Lance | Additional Voices | TV |
| 1985 | Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer | Murky Dismal / Castle Monster / Glitterbot / Guard / Skydancer / Slurthie (voice) | Film |
| 1984 | Voltron: Defender of the Universe | Coran / Narrator (voice) | TV |
| 1984 | The Transformers | Optimus Prime (voice) | TV |
| 1984 | Dragon's Lair | TV | |
| 1984 | Heathcliff and the Catillac Cats | Pop / Max (voice) | TV |
| 1984 | Rainbow Brite | TV | |
| 1983 | The Biskitts | Scratch | TV |
| 1983 | Dungeons & Dragons | Venger (voice) | TV |
| 1983 | The Secret World of Og | Yukon "Yukie" Pete | Film |
| 1982 | Pac-Man | Sour Puss (voice) | TV |
| 1982 | Christmas Comes to Pac-land | Santa Claus (voice) | Film |
| 1982 | Heidi's Song | Gruffle (voice) | Film |
| 1979 | The Plastic Man Comedy/Adventure Show | TV | |
| 1979 | Mighty Man and Yukk | Brandon Brewster / Mighty Man | TV |
| 1977 | The Richard Pryor Show | TV | |
| 1976 | King Kong | King Kong (voice) | Film |
| 1975 | The Ghost Busters | TV | |
| 1971 | The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour | TV | |
| 1967 | The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour | Self - Announcer | TV |
| Winnie The Pooh Playtime: Happy Pooh Day | Eeyore (voice) | Film |
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