Peter Cullen

July 28, 1941 (age 85) Montréal, Québec, Canada
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​Peter Claver Cullen (born July 28, 1941) is 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 has 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 (1987).

His titles like Transformers: Age of Extinction, Transformers, and Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen - his biggest roles first.
Last updated: August 15, 2026

Watched: 0/82
Weighted avg: 6.19 /10
  • 1
    1
    Transformers: Age of Extinction
    2014June 2014 by Michael Bay
    Starring as Optimus Prime (voice)
    Starring as Optimus Prime (voice)
    5.47 Okay
  • 2
    2
    Transformers
    2007June 2007 by Michael Bay
    Supporting as Optimus Prime (voice)
    Supporting as Optimus Prime (voice)
    6.41 Good-
  • 3
    3
    Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
    2009June 2009 by Michael Bay
    Starring as Optimus Prime (voice)
    Starring as Optimus Prime (voice)
    5.74 Okay+
  • 4
    4
    Transformers: Dark of the Moon
    2011June 2011 by Michael Bay
    Starring as Optimus Prime (voice)
    Starring as Optimus Prime (voice)
    5.76 Okay+
  • 5
    5
    Transformers: The Last Knight
    2017June 2017 by Michael Bay
    Starring as Optimus Prime (voice)
    Starring as Optimus Prime (voice)
    5.57 Okay
  • 6
    6
    Transformers: Rise of the Beasts
    2023June 2023 by Steven Caple Jr.
    Starring as Optimus Prime (voice)
    Starring as Optimus Prime (voice)
    6.76 Good
  • 7
    7
    Predator
    1987June 1987 by John McTiernan
    Minor role as Predator (voice) (uncredited)
    Minor role as Predator (voice) (uncredited)
    7.25 Excellent--
  • 8
    8
    Bumblebee
    2018November 2018 by Travis Knight
    Minor role as Optimus Prime (voice)
    Minor role as Optimus Prime (voice)
    6.28 Good--
  • 9
    9
    Transformers: Prime
    2010–2013 by Roberto Orci
    Lead role as Optimus Prime (voice)
    Lead role as Optimus Prime (voice)
    7.27 Excellent--
  • 10
    10
    The Transformers: The Movie
    1986August 1986 by Nelson Shin
    Starring as Optimus Prime / Ironhide (voice)
    Starring as Optimus Prime / Ironhide (voice)
    6.69 Good
  • 11
    11
    The Transformers
    1984–1987
    Starring as Optimus Prime (voice)
    Starring as Optimus Prime (voice)
    6.95 Good+
  • 12
    12
    The Tigger Movie
    2000February 2000 by Jun Falkenstein
    Supporting as Eeyore (voice)
    Supporting as Eeyore (voice)
    6.23 Good--
  • 13
    13
    Transformers: Beginnings
    2007October 2007 by Craig Phillips
    Lead role as Optimus Prime (voice)
    Lead role as Optimus Prime (voice)
    6.42 Good-
  • 14
    14
    Chip 'n' Dale Rescue Rangers
    1989–1990
    Supporting as Monterey Jack / Various (voice)
    Supporting as Monterey Jack / Various (voice)
    6.70 Good
  • 15
    15
    Pooh's Heffalump Movie
    2005February 2005 by Frank Nissen
    Supporting as Eeyore (voice)
    Supporting as Eeyore (voice)
    6.43 Good-
  • 16
    16
    Transformers: Titans Return
    2017November 2017 by Yuuzou Satou
    Lead role as Optimus Prime (voice)
    Lead role as Optimus Prime (voice)
    6.38 Good-
  • 17
    17
    Piglet's Big Movie
    2003March 2003 by Francis Glebas
    Supporting as Eeyore (voice)
    Supporting as Eeyore (voice)
    6.22 Good--
  • 18
    18
    Pooh's Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher Robin
    1997August 1997 by Karl Geurs
    Supporting as Eeyore (voice)
    Supporting as Eeyore (voice)
    6.66 Good
  • 19
    19
    Winnie the Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh Year
    2002November 2002 by Ed Wexler
    Starring as Eeyore (voice)
    Starring as Eeyore (voice)
    6.46 Good-
  • 20
    20
    Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters - Predacons Rising
    2013October 2013 by Vinton Heuck
    Lead role as Optimus Prime (voice)
    Lead role as Optimus Prime (voice)
    7.23 Excellent--
  • 21
    21
    Dungeons & Dragons
    1983–1985 by Kevin Paul Coates
    Supporting as Venger (voice)
    Supporting as Venger (voice)
    7.09 Good++
  • 22
    22
    The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
    1988–1991
    Supporting as Eeyore (voice)
    Supporting as Eeyore (voice)
    6.78 Good
  • 23
    23
    Winnie the Pooh: Springtime with Roo
    2004March 2004 by Saul Blinkoff
    Supporting as Eeyore (voice)
    Supporting as Eeyore (voice)
    6.21 Good--
  • 24
    24
    Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
    2001November 2001 by Bobs Gannaway
    Minor role as Eeyore (voice)
    Minor role as Eeyore (voice)
    6.47 Good-
  • 25
    25
    Pooh's Heffalump Halloween Movie
    2005September 2005 by Elliot M. Bour
    Starring as Eeyore (voice)
    Starring as Eeyore (voice)
    6.30 Good--
  • 26
    26
    Sleepy Hollow: Behind the Legend
    2000May 2000 by Toby Reisz
    Lead role as Narrator (voice)
    Lead role as Narrator (voice)
    6.31 Good--
  • 27
    27
    Winnie the Pooh & Christmas Too
    1991December 1991 by Jamie Mitchell
    Starring as Eeyore (voice)
    Starring as Eeyore (voice)
    6.21 Good--
  • 28
    28
    Heathcliff and the Catillac Cats
    1984–1985 by Jean Chalopin
    Starring as Pop / Max (voice)
    Starring as Pop / Max (voice)
    5.63 Okay
  • 29
    29
    G.I. Joe: The Movie
    1987June 1987 by Don Jurwich
    Minor role as Zandar / Nemesis Enforcer / Scientist (voice)
    Minor role as Zandar / Nemesis Enforcer / Scientist (voice)
    6.08 Okay++
  • 30
    30
    Ghostbusters
    1986 by Marc Richards
    Supporting as Eddie Spenser, Jr. / Haunter / Brat-a-Rat / Floatzart / Big Evil / Corpulon
    Supporting as Eddie Spenser, Jr. / Haunter / Brat-a-Rat / Floatzart / Big Evil / Corpulon
    5.88 Okay+
  • 31
    31
    Voltron: Defender of the Universe
    1984–1985
    Supporting as Coran / Narrator (voice)
    Supporting as Coran / Narrator (voice)
    6.65 Good
  • 32
    32
    Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs
    1987–1988
    Supporting as Commander Eagle / Nemesis / Ramrod (voice)
    Supporting as Commander Eagle / Nemesis / Ramrod (voice)
    6.70 Good
  • 33
    33
    Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer
    1985November 1985 by Bernard Deyriès
    Starring as Murky Dismal / Castle Monster / Glitterbot / Guard / Skydancer / Slurthie (voice)
    Starring as Murky Dismal / Castle Monster / Glitterbot / Guard / Skydancer / Slurthie (voice)
    5.68 Okay+
  • 34
    34
    Winnie the Pooh: A Valentine for You
    1999February 1999 by Keith Ingham
    Starring as Eeyore (voice)
    Starring as Eeyore (voice)
    6.21 Good--
  • 35
    35
    My Little Pony: The Movie
    1986June 1986 by Mike Joens
    Minor role as Ahgg (voice)
    Minor role as Ahgg (voice)
    5.92 Okay++
  • 36
    36
    Rambo: The Force of Freedom
    1986
    Minor role
    Minor role
    6.33 Good--
  • 37
    37
    Christmas Comes to Pac-land
    1982December 1982 by Ray Patterson
    Lead role as Santa Claus (voice)
    Lead role as Santa Claus (voice)
    6.10 Okay++
  • 38
    38
    The Pirates of Dark Water
    1991–1993 by David Kirschner
    Supporting as Mantus (voice)
    Supporting as Mantus (voice)
    6.40 Good-
  • 39
    39
    Rainbow Brite
    1984–1985 by Jean Chalopin
    Lead role
    Lead role
    5.87 Okay+
  • 40
    40
    Winnie the Pooh: 123's
    2004October 2004
    Starring as Eeyore
    Starring as Eeyore
    6.14 Good--
  • 41
    41
    A Winnie the Pooh Thanksgiving
    1998November 1998 by Jun Falkenstein
    Starring as Eeyore (voice)
    Starring as Eeyore (voice)
    6.05 Okay++
  • 42
    42
    My Friends Tigger & Pooh
    2007–2010
    Supporting as Eeyore (voice)
    Supporting as Eeyore (voice)
    5.87 Okay+
  • 43
    43
    My Friends Tigger & Pooh: Super Sleuth Christmas Movie
    2007November 2007 by Don MacKinnon
    Starring as Eeyore (voice)
    Starring as Eeyore (voice)
    5.89 Okay++
  • 44
    44
    Boo to You Too! Winnie the Pooh
    1996October 1996 by Rob LaDuca
    Supporting as Eeyore (voice)
    Supporting as Eeyore (voice)
    6.29 Good--
  • 45
    45
    The Book of Pooh
    2001–2004 by A.A. Milne
    Supporting as Eeyore (voice)
    Supporting as Eeyore (voice)
    6.05 Okay++
  • 46
    46
    The Ghost Busters
    1975 by Marc Richards
    Supporting
    Supporting
    6.08 Okay++
  • 47
    47
    Yogi and the Invasion of the Space Bears
    1988September 1988 by Don Lusk
    Supporting as Ranger Roubideux (voice)
    Supporting as Ranger Roubideux (voice)
    5.86 Okay+
  • 48
    48
    The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour
    1971–1974
    Starring
    Starring
    5.92 Okay++
  • 49
    49
    Dino-Riders
    1988 by Paul Kirchner
    Minor role
    Minor role
    5.92 Okay++
  • 50
    50
    G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
    1983September 1983 by Dan Thompson
    Supporting as Airborne / Ramar / Dr. Vandemeer (voice)
    Supporting as Airborne / Ramar / Dr. Vandemeer (voice)
    5.99 Okay++
  • 51
    51
    The Little Engine That Could Swedish
    1991November 1991 by Dave Edwards
    Supporting as Pete / The Cave
    Supporting as Pete / The Cave
    6.15 Good--
  • 52
    52
    The New Yogi Bear Show
    1988 by William Hanna
    Starring
    Starring
    5.90 Okay++
  • 53
    53
    Heathcliff: The Movie
    1986January 1986 by Bruno Bianchi
    Starring as (voice)
    Starring as (voice)
    5.84 Okay+
  • 54
    54
    The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
    1967–1969
    Starring as Self - Announcer
    Starring as Self - Announcer
    6.13 Good--
  • 55
    55
    Tigger & Pooh and a Musical Too
    2009April 2009 by David Hartman
    Supporting as Eeyore (voice)
    Supporting as Eeyore (voice)
    6.04 Okay++
  • 56
    56
    Hägar the Horrible
    1989November 1989 by Ray Patterson
    Lead role as Hägar
    Lead role as Hägar
    Needs more reviews
  • 57
    57
    Pac-Man
    1982–1983 by Joseph Barbera
    Minor role as Sour Puss (voice)
    Minor role as Sour Puss (voice)
    5.77 Okay+
  • 58
    58
    Voltron: Fleet of Doom
    1986September 1986 by Franklin Cofod
    Starring as Hutch / Commander James Hawkins / Coran / King Alfor / Narrator
    Starring as Hutch / Commander James Hawkins / Coran / King Alfor / Narrator
    6.14 Good--
  • 59
    59
    Robotix
    1990February 1990
    Supporting as Boltar / Nemesis / Spiro (voices)
    Supporting as Boltar / Nemesis / Spiro (voices)
    6.02 Okay++
  • 60
    60
    The Plastic Man Comedy/Adventure Show
    1979–1980
    Minor role
    Minor role
    6.06 Okay++
  • 61
    61
    The Richard Pryor Show
    1977 by Richard Pryor
    Supporting
    Supporting
    5.85 Okay+
  • 62
    62
    Bizarre Dinosaurs
    2009October 2009 by Jenny Kubo
    Lead role as Narrator (voice)
    Lead role as Narrator (voice)
    Needs more reviews
  • 63
    63
    Dragon's Lair
    1984
    Lead role
    Lead role
    Needs more reviews
  • 64
    64
    Transformers: Titans Return
    2017–2018
    Lead role as Optimus Prime
    Lead role as Optimus Prime
    Needs more reviews
  • 65
    65
    Galtar and the Golden Lance
    1985–1986
    Supporting as Additional Voices
    Supporting as Additional Voices
    6.01 Okay++
  • 66
    66
    Rockin' with Judy Jetson
    1988January 1988 by Paul Sommer
    Minor role as (voice)
    Minor role as (voice)
    5.91 Okay++
  • 67
    67
    Mickey's 60th Birthday
    1988November 1988 by Scott Garen
    Minor role as Sorcerer (voice)
    Minor role as Sorcerer (voice)
    6.11 Good--
  • 68
    68
    G.I. Joe: Arise, Serpentor, Arise!
    1986September 1986 by Ray Lee
    Minor role as Zandar (voice)
    Minor role as Zandar (voice)
    6.43 Good-
  • 69
    69
    The Biskitts
    1983–1984 by Joseph Barbera
    Starring as Dog Foot
    Starring as Dog Foot
    Needs more reviews
  • 70
    70
    Heidi's Song
    1982November 1982 by Robert Taylor
    Supporting as Gruffle (voice)
    Supporting as Gruffle (voice)
    Needs more reviews
  • 71
    71
    Noah's Ark
    1986January 1986 by Ray Patterson
    Supporting as Japheth / Additional Voices (voice)
    Supporting as Japheth / Additional Voices (voice)
    Needs more reviews
  • 72
    72
    Mighty Man and Yukk
    1979–1980
    Lead role as Brandon Brewster / Mighty Man
    Lead role as Brandon Brewster / Mighty Man
    Needs more reviews
  • 73
    73
    Gallavants
    1984October 1984 by Art Vitello
    Starring as Antonim (voice)
    Starring as Antonim (voice)
    Needs more reviews
  • 74
    74
    Winnie the Pooh: Wonderful Word Adventure
    2006August 2006 by Dave Bossert
    Starring as Eeyore (voice)
    Starring as Eeyore (voice)
    Needs more reviews
  • 75
    75
    The Making of 'Spawn'
    1997July 1997
    Starring as Narrator
    Starring as Narrator
    Needs more reviews
  • 76
    76
    GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords
    1986March 1986 by Ray Patterson
    Minor role as Pincher / Tombstones / Stones (voice)
    Minor role as Pincher / Tombstones / Stones (voice)
    6.18 Good--
  • 77
    77
    Monchhichis
    1983 by Yoshiharu Washino
    Minor role as Snitchitt / Shreeker / Gonker (voice)
    Minor role as Snitchitt / Shreeker / Gonker (voice)
    Needs more reviews
  • 78
    78
    Sectaurs
    1986
    Supporting
    Supporting
    Needs more reviews
  • 79
    79
    The Secret World of Og
    1983April 1983 by Steve Lumley
    Supporting as Yukon "Yukie" Pete
    Supporting as Yukon "Yukie" Pete
    Needs more reviews
  • 80
    80
    Little Wizards
    1987 by Len Janson
    Supporting as Various Characters (voice)
    Supporting as Various Characters (voice)
    Needs more reviews
  • 81
    81
    The Hudson Brothers Razzle Dazzle Show
    1974
    Supporting as Self
    Supporting as Self
    Needs more reviews
  • 82
    82
    Goldie Gold and Action Jack
    1981–1987
    Supporting as Additional Voices (voice)
    Supporting as Additional Voices (voice)
    Needs more reviews
Co-starring with:
Jim Cummings 19 titles
Frank Welker 29 titles
John Fiedler 13 titles
Kath Soucie 11 titles
Jack Angel 8 titles
Judd Nelson 3 titles
Shia LaBeouf 3 titles
Henry Gibson 1 title
Lainie Kazan 1 title