You Know Their Voices, But Do You Know Their Faces?

For an entire generation, one voice defined what a hero should sound like. Peter Cullen is the voice of Optimus Prime, the noble leader of the Autobots from the Transformers franchise, which began in 1984. He based the voice on his own brother, a Marine Corps veteran, wanting to create a hero who was strong but also compassionate. His deep, commanding tone gave Prime an unshakable sense of integrity. Whether in the original cartoon or the big-budget movies, Cullen’s voice is instantly recognizable. He is the voice of a true leader.