Peter Cullen, prolific voice actor who gave Optimus Prime his authoritative baritone, has died
- Peter Cullen, a prolific voice actor, has died at the age of 85.
- He was known for voicing Optimus Prime in the 1984 series 'Transformers' and Eeyore in the 'Winnie the Pooh' franchise.
- Cullen passed away at his home in Los Angeles, as confirmed by his agent.
- His career included roles in various animated series and films, spanning several decades.
- Cullen received a lifetime achievement award at the Children's & Family Emmy Awards in 2023.
Peter Cullen, a prolific voice actor who enlivened numerous TV series, specials, and movies, has died at the age of 85. He was best known for voicing Optimus Prime in the syndicated 1984 series 'Transformers' and Eeyore in the 'Winnie the Pooh' cartoon franchise. Cullen passed away at his home in Los Angeles, as confirmed by his agent Kevin Motley.
Cullen's career spanned from being an announcer on 'The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour' to voice acting in various shows including 'The Smurfs' and multiple iterations of G.I. Joe. His portrayal of Optimus Prime left a lasting impact on pop culture, leading to a multibillion-dollar live-action film franchise that began in 2007.
In addition to his iconic roles, Cullen received a lifetime achievement award at the Children's & Family Emmy Awards in 2023. He is survived by his four children, Angus, Claire, Pilar, and Clay.
配音演员彼得·卡伦去世，曾为擎天柱配音
配音演员彼得·卡伦于85岁去世，他为众多电视系列、特别节目和电影配音，最为人知的是在1984年系列《变形金刚》中为擎天柱配音，以及在《小熊维尼》卡通系列中为伊eyore配音。卡伦在洛杉矶的家中去世，消息由他的经纪人凯文·莫特利确认。
卡伦的职业生涯从在《斯莫瑟兄弟喜剧时光》担任播音员开始，后来在多个节目中担任配音，包括《蓝精灵》和多个版本的《G.I. Joe》。他对擎天柱的演绎在流行文化中留下了深远的影响，促成了2007年开始的数十亿美元的真人电影系列。
除了他的标志性角色，卡伦在2023年获得儿童与家庭艾美奖终身成就奖。他留下了四个孩子，分别是安格斯、克莱尔、皮拉和克莱。