Peter Cullen, Voice of Optimus Prime in 'Transformers,' Dies at 85

Here he is telling a powerful story about finding the voice by being inspired by his brother's calm authoritative voice, a Vietnam veteran. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zryfjSaxXLo

Was a bit too old for Transformers when it became popular but even watching a few mins here and there was enough to imprint Optimus’ voice on me. When they hired him for the movies I thought, well of course they did.

Believe that puts him in the same league as James Earl Jones as Mufasa. RIP

I hope they retire Optimus Prime the way Baseball teams retire players numbers. Peter Cullen is an act that can't be followed and any attempt to do so will sully the memory.

I'm surprised to learn that he was also the voice of Eeyore from Winnie the Pooh. Rest in peace, Mr. Cullen.

I had no idea he was the voice of the Predator.

Also the first voice of KARR from Knight Rider.

Rolled out for the last time.

Till all are one.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Cullen

https://archive.org/details/soundcloud-84634273

it makes going to the see the released "Apology Tour" of the 1986 Transformers that much more heartbreaking. RIP

https://www.fathomentertainment.com/transformers40thannivers...