Behind the anime

Peter Cullen

Voice actor

Peter Claver Cullen was a Canadian voice actor.

Occupation: Voice Actor
Born: July 28, 1941
Died: 2026
Hometown: Montreal, Canada
Years active: 1962–2026
Gender: Male
Education: National Theatre School of Canada, Regiopolis-Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School
Credits: 8

About Peter Cullen

Peter Cullen is a voice actor with eight credits in Aniphoria's catalog. Peter is from Montreal, Canada. Born July 28, 1941. Years active: 1962–2026.

Roles and credits

Lead roles include Convoy in The Transformers: The Movie.

FAQ

What has Peter Cullen worked on?

Our catalog lists eight credits, including Transformers Generation 1, Star Musketeer Bismark, and The Transformers: The Movie.

Which characters has Peter Cullen voiced?

Listed roles include Convoy, Ironhide, and Hyuza Sotho.

Where is Peter Cullen from?

Their hometown is listed as Montreal, Canada.

The person behind the work

Biography

Peter Claver Cullen (July 28, 1941 – August 26, 2026) 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.

Cullen 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.