Peter Cullen: Optimus Prime and Eeyore voice actor dies
- His Optimus Prime voice was inspired by his older brother, a decorated US Marine and Vietnam War veteran, who suggested he should play the character as "a real hero, don't be a Hollywood hero".
- "He said, 'Don't go yelling and screaming.
- '"And that resonated with me, and I could hear his voice all the way to the audition.
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- His Optimus Prime voice was inspired by his older brother, a decorated US Marine and Vietnam War veteran, who suggested he should play the character as "a real hero, don't be a Hollywood hero".
- "He said, 'Don't go yelling and screaming.
- '"And that resonated with me, and I could hear his voice all the way to the audition.
Sources: BBC News