Peter Cullen - Actor Profile

Peter Cullen

Acting
Freshness: Jan 19, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 28, 1941
Birth Place: Montréal, Québec, Canada

About Peter Cullen

​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).

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Peter Cullen reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Animation

The majority of Peter Cullen's filmography leans towards the Animation genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 100% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Peter Cullen remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Transformers: The Rebirth, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Peter Cullen Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Peter Cullen's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Transformers: The Rebirth (1987) movie poster
★10.0

Transformers: The Rebirth — Since his return as Autobot leader, Optimus Prime has had visions of an ominous event. Amassing all their forces, the De

Transformers: The Rebirth

1987•Sci-Fi
★9.0
Deck the Halls with Wacky Walls (1983) movie poster
★9.0

Deck the Halls with Wacky Walls — A goofy crew of extraterrestrial wall-walkers journey to Earth in a quest to learn the meaning of Christmas.

Deck the Halls with Wacky Walls

1983•Animation
★8.7
G.I. Joe: Arise, Serpentor, Arise! (1986) movie poster
★8.7

G.I. Joe: Arise, Serpentor, Arise! — After yet another defeat inflicted by G.I. Joe, the immediate subordinates of Cobra's leader, Cobra Commander, have fina

G.I. Joe: Arise, Serpentor, Arise!

1986•Animation
★8.7
The Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye (1986) movie poster
★8.7

The Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye — The Autobots are running low on Energon, they leave their home planet of Cybertron to search for more sources. The Decep

The Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye

1986•Animation
★8.7
Transformers: Power of the Primes (2018) movie poster
★8.7

Transformers: Power of the Primes — In the aftermath of the Titans' conflict that concluded into Optimus Prime's death, the rest of the Transformers must st

Transformers: Power of the Primes

2018•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Peter Cullen.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Transformers: 40th Anniversary Event Optimus Prime / Ironhide (voice) Hit Similar →
2023 Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Optimus Prime (voice) Hit Similar →
2018 Bumblebee Optimus Prime (voice) Hit Similar →
2018 Transformers: Power of the Primes Optimus Prime (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2017 Transformers: Titans Return Optimus Prime (voice) Hit Similar →
2014 Evolution Within Extinction Self Super Hit Similar →
2013 Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters - Predacons Rising Optimus Prime (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2010 My Friends Tigger & Pooh: Super Duper Super Sleuths Eeyore (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2008 My Friends Tigger & Pooh: Hundred Acre Wood Haunt Eeyore (voice) Hit Similar →
2007 Transformers: Beginnings Optimus Prime (voice) Hit Similar →
2007 Transformers Optimus Prime (voice) Hit Similar →
2006 Winnie the Pooh: Wonderful Word Adventure Eeyore (voice) Hit Similar →
2005 Pooh's Heffalump Halloween Movie Eeyore (voice) Hit Similar →
2005 Pooh's Heffalump Movie Eeyore (voice) Hit Similar →
2004 Winnie the Pooh: 123's Eeyore Hit Similar →
2004 Winnie the Pooh: Springtime with Roo Eeyore (voice) Hit Similar →
2003 The Magical World of Winnie the Pooh: A Great Day of Discovery Ígor Hit Similar →
2003 Piglet's Big Movie Eeyore (voice) Hit Similar →
2002 Treasure Planet Captain Nathaniel Flint (voice) (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
2002 Winnie the Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh Year Eeyore (voice) Hit Similar →
2001 Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse Eeyore (voice) Hit Similar →
2001 The Book of Pooh: Fun with Friends Eeyore (voice) Hit Similar →
2001 The Book of Pooh: Stories from the Heart Eeyore Hit Similar →
2000 Winnie the Pooh: Spookable Fun Eeyore (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2000 Sleepy Hollow: Behind the Legend Narrator (voice) Hit Similar →
1999 Winnie the Pooh: Seasons of Giving Eeyore (voice) Hit Similar →
1999 Winnie the Pooh: A Valentine for You Eeyore (voice) Hit Similar →
1997 Pooh's Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher Robin Eeyore (voice) Hit Similar →
1997 The Making of 'Spawn' Narrator Super Hit Similar →
1996 Boo to You Too! Winnie the Pooh Eeyore (voice) Hit Similar →
1996 Winnie the Pooh: Spookable Pooh Eeyore (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1992 Jonah Ninevite King (voice) Hit Similar →
1991 Winnie the Pooh & Christmas Too Eeyore (voice) Hit Similar →
1991 The Little Engine That Could Pete / The Cave Hit Similar →
1989 Chip 'n' Dale's Rescue Rangers to the Rescue Monterey Jack (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1987 Transformers: The Return of Optimus Prime Optimus Prime Super Hit Similar →
1987 Transformers: The Rebirth Optimus Prime Super Hit Similar →
1987 The Treasure of the Golden Suns Admiral Grimmitz/ Joaquin Slowly (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1987 Predator Predator (voice) (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1986 G.I. Joe: Arise, Serpentor, Arise! Zandar (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1986 Transformers: Five Faces of Darkness Optimus Prime Super Hit Similar →
1986 Voltron: Fleet of Doom Hutch / Commander James Hawkins / Coran / King Alfor / Narrator Hit Similar →
1986 The Transformers: The Movie Optimus Prime / Ironhide (voice) Hit Similar →
1986 Rainbow Brite: San Diego Zoo Adventure Murky Dismal (voice) (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1986 The Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye Optimus Prime / Ironhide (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1986 Noah's Ark Japheth / Additional Voices (voice) Hit Similar →
1984 Gremlins Mogwai / Gremlins (voice) Hit Similar →
1983 Deck the Halls with Wacky Walls Big Blue (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1982 Christmas Comes to Pac-land Santa Claus (voice) Hit Similar →
1977 The Richard Pryor Special? Drunken Bar Patron Hit Similar →

Peter Cullen - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Peter Cullen?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Peter Cullen is "Transformers: The Rebirth" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Peter Cullen acted in?

Peter Cullen has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Peter Cullen?

Other notable films include "Deck the Halls with Wacky Walls", "G.I. Joe: Arise, Serpentor, Arise!", and "The Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye".