TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Hollywood mourned once again as the voice icon Peter Cullen passed away at the age of 85 in August 2026. His agent, Kevin Motley, confirmed the news that Cullen died on August 26 at his home in Los Angeles. However, he has not disclosed the cause of death, saying the voice actor died “peacefully, surrounded by his family.”
Best known as the voice behind Optimus Prime and Eeyore, Cullen built a substantial net worth and reputation. He began his career in Canadian radio and television before lending his voice to iconic characters in major franchises, including Transformers and Winnie the Pooh.
Who was Peter Cullen?
As reported by Merca2.0, Cullen was a voice actor from Montreal, Quebec, Canada, born on July 28, 1941. Before beginning his professional career, he enrolled in the National Theatre School of Canada, where he learned acting.
From radio and television programs, Cullen gradually developed his voice acting and started working on animated productions and films. He made his first notable appearance in King Kong (1976), where he contributed to the character's voice.
Cullen landed the role of Optimus Prime in the animated series Transformers in 1984. His portrayal of the Autobots’ leader became one of the most iconic voices in animation, and his performance has remained synonymous with the character for decades.
Cullen is also known for voicing Eeyore in the Winnie the Pooh franchise. He first played the role in 1988 and went on to voice the beloved character in numerous related productions over the years.
What is Peter Cullen's net worth?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Cullen’s net worth was estimated to be US$8 million. He earned his wealth through voice acting in films, animated series, television shows, video games, and other audiovisual projects.
Optimus Prime became one of Cullen’s most defining roles and a major source of his professional recognition. He voiced the Autobot leader across numerous Transformers productions, including animated series, films, and video games, maintaining a connection to the franchise for decades.
He also generated income through other notable roles, including his role as Eeyore in various Winnie the Pooh productions. Beyond voice acting, his career encompassed dubbing, on-screen performances, narration, and appearances across a wide range of entertainment projects.
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