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Peter Cullen, who voiced iconic characters such as Optimus Prime in ‘Transformers’ and Eeyore in the ‘Winnie the Pooh’ franchise, has died at the age of 85.
Peter Cullen, the Montreal-born voice actor known for Optimus Prime in Transformers and Eeyore in Disney's Winnie the Pooh franchise, has died aged 85. His agent and family confirmed his death. Cullen also voiced KARR in Knight Rider and the monster in Predator, and began his career on Canadian TV and radio.
Sky News – World Peter Cullen, who voiced iconic characters such as Optimus Prime in ‘Transformers’ and Eeyore in the ‘Winnie the Pooh’ franchise, has died at the age of 85.
Montreal-born actor also voiced KARR in Knight Rider and the monster in Predator, having started his career on Canadian TV and radio Peter Cullen, the actor behind the voice of characters including Eeyore in Disney’s Winnie the Pooh franchise and Optimus Prime in Transformers, has died aged 85. He died on Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles, a statement said. Continue reading...
Peter Cullen, who voiced iconic characters such as Optimus Prime in ‘Transformers’ and Eeyore in the ‘Winnie the Pooh’ franchise, has died at the age of 85.
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BBC News – World Cullen voiced the heroic Optimus Prime in the Transformers TV series and then the Hollywood films.
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