Peter Cullen, a Canadian voice actor whose roles include Optimus Prime in the “Transformers” series, has died, according to multiple media reports. He was 85. His death was reported Thursday by media outlets including TMZ, The Hollywood Reporter and Forbes. His cause of death has not been reported. Cullen voiced Optimus Prime in the Michael Bay films, and played the same character through decades of “Transformers” TV series. Other voice-acting credits include the role of Eeyore in multiple “Winnie the Pooh” movies and shows. He voiced the predator, uncredited, in the 1987 film “Predator,” and acted in cartoon shows including “Ghostbusters,” “G.I. Joe,” “Alvin & the Chipmunks,” “Spider-Man,” “King Kong,” “Knight Rider,” “Invincible,” and “Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.” This is a breaking news story. More to come...
