Peter Cullen, the Voice of Optimus Prime, Died

Peter Cullen, the Voice of Optimus Prime, Died
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Transformers One Premieres In New York
A person dressed as Optimus Prime poses during the premiere of Transformers One in New York City, U.S., September 17, 2024. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs

Peter Cullen, the voice of Optimus Prime in just about every “Transformers” project since 1984, has passed away. He was 85. Here is a clip from the cartoon, and him at a convention explaining how he auditioned with the right voice, not a phony Hollywood voice.

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