Peter Cullen & The Inspiration Behind Optimus Prime

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  • @BailcuryG27
    @BailcuryG27 8 років тому +299

    Peter Cullen, you are the human version of Optimus Prime because you are a real hero in voice acting

    • @cheesesteak2795
      @cheesesteak2795 5 років тому +7

      Well said!

    • @mahiyatsafiyullah7103
      @mahiyatsafiyullah7103 Рік тому +7

      No I would say that his brother is the human version I'm pretty sure he based Optimus off his brother.

  • @darkmatter9487
    @darkmatter9487 8 років тому +270

    I am grateful we have such an amazing person playing Optimus Prime. No one will ever be Optimus Prime other than him.

    • @touchme9483
      @touchme9483 2 роки тому +2

      If you listen to Ayhan Kahya's voice, your thoughts may change.

    • @ghtdgn6721
      @ghtdgn6721 2 місяці тому +1

      ​@@touchme9483 no, cullen low diff.

    • @touchme9483
      @touchme9483 2 місяці тому

      @@ghtdgn6721 Ayhan Kahya & Peter Cullen are you talking about the difference between.

  • @JaxBlade
    @JaxBlade 8 років тому +267

    Idk why but the way he talked about how he got the voice just gave me chills

    • @unknownjoshanimations9947
      @unknownjoshanimations9947 8 років тому +1

      same

    • @rethinkyoureheroes4542
      @rethinkyoureheroes4542 8 років тому +1

      Omg he looks like My Grandpa

    • @MLGLogy
      @MLGLogy 7 років тому +1

      JaxBlade Probably because you can tell he's not lying. He knows what he's saying and doesn't think for too long while looking to the side and you can just hear the genuine love and passion in his words.

    • @MLGLogy
      @MLGLogy 7 років тому +1

      Vince Young Heh. I dunno. It could have been anyone else commenting there instead of me.

    • @sentry007
      @sentry007 3 роки тому +2

      I'm crying manly, emotional tears 😢

  • @PartigradeCannon
    @PartigradeCannon 2 роки тому +16

    "Best audition of my life."
    You sir became an icon with that voice. Hells yeah it was the best audition of your life.

  • @donovanmartin7946
    @donovanmartin7946 4 роки тому +89

    When his brother said dont be one of those fake heros, but when you realize that even though optimus might be fictional, his grace, wisdom, courage and sacrifice are very real and they live though us. Peter, you and Kevin convoy will go down as two of the greatest voice actors of all time

    • @jorgetomedeandradealves8565
      @jorgetomedeandradealves8565 Рік тому +5

      SADLY KEVIN CONROY IS GONE BUT HE WAS, IS AND WILL BE BATMAN FOR ALL US, BECAUSE HE IS NOT DEAD, HE BECAME SOMETHING GREATER, HE BECAME A LEGEND AND LEGENDS NEVER DIE

  • @tonyc.0451
    @tonyc.0451 9 років тому +227

    *Every Marine on Earth should watch Peter discuss how his own brother was more or less responsible for Optimus Prime's character.*

    • @LucLightWolf121
      @LucLightWolf121 7 років тому +3

      Semper Fi!

    • @tonyc.0451
      @tonyc.0451 6 років тому +7

      @@LucLightWolf121 Now here's hoping that Peter Cullen meets more Marines at some point.

    • @jekt1955
      @jekt1955 2 роки тому

      Agree

    • @HappiKarafuru
      @HappiKarafuru 11 місяців тому +2

      Strong leadership is value that the USMC embody with even down to the lowest rank, they call them "Strategic corporals". So no doubt, his brother had the embodiment of a strong leader

    • @tonyc.0451
      @tonyc.0451 11 місяців тому +1

      @@HappiKarafuru Hope that Peter's late brother Larry is watching proudly in the afterlife.

  • @shaunsanborn4205
    @shaunsanborn4205 10 років тому +195

    Long after Peter Cullen the man is gone, he will live in the voice of Optimus Prime. This guy is the real deal, no Hollywood bullshit about him.

    • @madsc9412
      @madsc9412 9 років тому +4

      Amen!

    • @metroidhunter965
      @metroidhunter965 7 років тому +12

      Peter Cullen is the Morgan Freeman of voice acting, like how Morgan Freeman is the voice of narration, like how Mark Hamill will always be Luke Skywalker (and in my eyes, the animated Joker), like how Daniel Radcliffe will always be Harry Potter.

    • @jorgetomedeandradealves8565
      @jorgetomedeandradealves8565 Рік тому +2

      ​@@metroidhunter965 OR KEVIN CONROY WAS IS AND WILL BE BATMAN FOR ALL OF US

  • @donboy65
    @donboy65 8 років тому +101

    God bless Peter, and his brother Larry.

  • @Cytron1515
    @Cytron1515 8 років тому +141

    No offense to the other voice talents who have voiced Optimus Prime in the past but Peter Cullen is by far the best choice for the characters. Just the sound of his deep tone as the Autobot leader inspires vigilance, nobility, and assertiveness.

    • @kaiserrex9506
      @kaiserrex9506 7 років тому +8

      Cytron1515 He was actually the first one to voice Optimus Prime in the G1 tv show.

    • @afzalhakimbinzairini956
      @afzalhakimbinzairini956 7 років тому +7

      Cytron1515 Peter Cullen is the best voice actor and inspires me alot.

    • @ooPHOENIXoo
      @ooPHOENIXoo 3 роки тому

      Amen!!!

  • @seanmorgan2356
    @seanmorgan2356 Рік тому +19

    I'm grateful that this story exists. I'm grateful for Larry Cullen's service and that he came home from the war and didn't lose himself. I'm grateful for his wisdom, and I'm grateful he had a loving Brother who actually listened to that wisdom.

  • @goldprime118
    @goldprime118 5 років тому +33

    "be strong enough to be gentle"
    -Larry Cullen, Peter Cullen's brother

  • @felixcuthbert2719
    @felixcuthbert2719 4 роки тому +19

    Whenever I am down or feeling low, All I have to do is watch and listen to the gentle, optimistic voice of Peter Cullen and he really revives my Heart and Soul and fills me with new hope.
    It's human beings like Peter Cullen, who will help me get through this pandemic and hopefully many others like myself.
    Thank you, Peter Cullen Sir for always being my source of positive energy.

    • @felixcuthbert2719
      @felixcuthbert2719 4 роки тому +2

      @@basedpota You can tell he is a real Human Being.

  • @mmayshack
    @mmayshack 10 років тому +33

    His voice was and is the voice of my Generation, and he is still very relevant today with the morals and character that he instilled in Optimus Prime. Those ideals are timeless!

  • @六道仙人-u6y
    @六道仙人-u6y 7 років тому +30

    Peter Cullen really gave justice to prime's voice.....hats off sir really impressed

  • @NoIfsAndsOrButtsCA
    @NoIfsAndsOrButtsCA 8 років тому +44

    One of the most iconic voices of all time.

  • @RoroCreation
    @RoroCreation 8 років тому +36

    Mr Cullen, you are Prime to us!
    You are the difference.

  • @meridius4510
    @meridius4510 Рік тому +5

    "Be strong enough to be gentle." That's power.

  • @ElitaOnethetransformergeek
    @ElitaOnethetransformergeek 5 місяців тому +2

    My dream is to meet Peter in person, I love his voice so much! Peter is a Legend

  • @nicklancial7515
    @nicklancial7515 7 років тому +10

    I did not know that he did the voice for optimus back in the 80's but now it makes sense why his voice was so perfect and at the same time makes me think that when he dies Optimus Prime will also die with him because no one else will be able to voice him like he did

  • @davidnuttall19
    @davidnuttall19 6 років тому +11

    Peter Cullen, was the motivation behind me pursuing my leading skills with his amazing iconic role as Optimus prime "there more to them than meets the eye" he will live on in many hearts. Love and respect to you always.

  • @donnagillespie4852
    @donnagillespie4852 7 років тому +9

    Peter Cullen I absolutely love your voice! It is so fitting for Optimus Prime! Your voice is so regal, strong, powerful and speaks leadership!

  • @mai87142002
    @mai87142002 10 років тому +10

    OMG he is so awesome and will always be my hero. I admire his honesty so very much, especially when he is speaking about his brother. 😍😘😍😘😍

  • @ayanpratihar1881
    @ayanpratihar1881 7 років тому +4

    Optimus prime.. its not a odinary name its a symbol of leadership. A true friend and a commander of autoboats.. who have watched optimus in the voice of peter can understand its importance. Just the voice if u listen to it with close eyes. U can feel the struggke of him the tragedy of optimus life but still he try to save his friends . Maybe he is not the strongest but definatly he is a prime and it is earned.. so best fir this voice it brings us leadership glory and positivity ..it inspires us to do what we are afraid of.. thakns a lot peter and OPTIMUS PRIME....

  • @sophiegeetman4271
    @sophiegeetman4271 7 років тому +18

    Peter Cullen is the TRUE Optimus Prime!

  • @abhinavmittal53
    @abhinavmittal53 3 роки тому +6

    Peter cullen made larry's voice indefinitely infinite

  • @CrossingRubicon
    @CrossingRubicon 10 років тому +15

    This was amazing to hear from Peter Cullen!
    He is an inspiration to me and many others!!!

  • @beedishadas1539
    @beedishadas1539 8 років тому +23

    Without his voice optimus prime is nothing. Hats off. I used watch transformers cartoon just for optimus prime. Waiting for it's new version

    • @pitoy-pitoybayagjr.6387
      @pitoy-pitoybayagjr.6387 7 років тому +1

      beedisha das
      Without you.. my heart will be empty..and lonely.. your beauty is my life ..
      i love you.. mwa,!mwha! Tsup! Tsup!

  • @shakeemwinn3647
    @shakeemwinn3647 Рік тому +2

    That's one of the reasons why Prime is so iconic.

  • @kornfreak78
    @kornfreak78 6 років тому +5

    Peter is a true legend. He is humble, and just a truly amazing human being. He was the voice of my childhood and I will always respect this man. Definitely a hero of mine. Optimus Prime was and STILL IS someone that is a great role model and without Peter as the voice, it just wouldn't be the same. He IS Optimus Prime. Period.

  • @ByakkøGAMING777
    @ByakkøGAMING777 7 років тому +10

    I greatly admire his humility.

  • @AngieCarr
    @AngieCarr Рік тому +2

    W Larry Cullen, for inspiring Peter and by extension Optimus. RESPECT! 🖤✊🏽

  • @charlesstokes6138
    @charlesstokes6138 Рік тому +3

    Listen closely when he said “listen Peter…” notice Mr. Cullens voice dropped a few octaves into Optimus voice mode!

  • @mtlnash76
    @mtlnash76 7 років тому +4

    Peter Cullen, my Montreal hero! From one Montrealer to another, thank you!

  • @ironfae
    @ironfae 7 років тому +4

    Optimus Prime is one of the few fictional characters to transcend pop culture a be a true role model in our lives.
    Thank you Peter for being the hero we love.

  • @warpeace3
    @warpeace3 8 років тому +12

    to me peter Cullen you are my hero for being optimus prime

  • @johnb.1750
    @johnb.1750 4 роки тому +3

    He was my childhood hero. This man is a national treasure! 👍😀❤💯🇺🇸

  • @thomasfleig1780
    @thomasfleig1780 6 років тому +4

    Great story of brotherly love. His brother lived the life of a hero, as a soldier with 2 purple hearts, while Peter had the iconic voice of a hero. John Wayne had a great hero voice

  • @marywall1837
    @marywall1837 4 роки тому +3

    Peter Cullen is the best choice to voice optimus prime. He’s awesome

  • @stefanosmarkopoulos
    @stefanosmarkopoulos 4 роки тому +5

    I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT Netflix DIDN'T CALL PETER CULLEN AND FRANK WULLER FOR THE show they are legends. When , someone is thinking about transformers they think about Them

  • @squashmallow2006
    @squashmallow2006 9 років тому +33

    The irony is that thanks to Bay's crappy directing, Optimus does yell a lot and his character in Age of Extinction is almost bully-ish. But I love Peter's voice in TransFormers: Prime and he will forever be my hero. :D

    • @michaelcartwright8570
      @michaelcartwright8570 7 років тому +9

      Hiya H It's not so much as his directing that's solely responsible, but the writers. Still, we owe Michael Bay our respect. Both him and Hasbro heeded the voice of the fanbase, and brought the one and ONLY true voice of Optimus Prime back.

    • @drakegamer5676
      @drakegamer5676 3 роки тому +3

      His brother warned him exactly about this and what do u know his fear became reality

    • @at-rexontheinternet1388
      @at-rexontheinternet1388 3 роки тому +1

      @@michaelcartwright8570 Bay litterally said that he doesnt care because people will see the movies anyway

    • @MrMarsFargo
      @MrMarsFargo 11 місяців тому

      @@michaelcartwright8570 To be fair to the writers, at least regarding the first film, the writers' had their script significantly changed by Bay when he came on board. He added many of the signature "Bayisms," many new scenes featuring tons of explosions and violence, and new lines of Optimus being a bloodthirsty murderer, none of which were in their original script. Some of the writers even had problems with this and spoke up to Bay about their concerns, but were largely ignored. Bay fired the entire writing team when doing the second film onwards, writing the sequels basically by himself... and yeah, we can see how that turned out.

  • @Artisan1979
    @Artisan1979 8 років тому +54

    You owe Larry your legacy and I guess I owe him my childhood.

    • @tonyc.0451
      @tonyc.0451 8 років тому +22

      We all owe the late Larry Cullen our childhood.

  • @jekt1955
    @jekt1955 2 роки тому +2

    So is was a advice from a Marine. That explains a lot 💪

  • @bigcheese1061
    @bigcheese1061 7 років тому +6

    Thank you Larry Cullin

  • @Legion831
    @Legion831 2 роки тому

    Thank you Peter and your brother. Optimus prime is One of the reasons why I try to keep a good head on my shoulders 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹 and try to be a good uncle

  • @GOJIRA_2000
    @GOJIRA_2000 6 років тому +8

    Just like no one can replace Robert Downey as Iron Man, Chris Evans as Capitan America, Tobey Maguero as Spider Man, Steve Downes as Master Chief, Keith David as Arbiter, Arnold as Terminator, or Hugh Jackman as Wolverine

    • @azmanahmad2820
      @azmanahmad2820 6 років тому +1

      Apex Predator 2230 Harison Ford as Hans and Indy.. Richard Dean Anderson Macgyver

  • @GymJAM117
    @GymJAM117 Рік тому +3

    Who could imagine that something like the Vietnam War could be directly responsible to the voice of such an iconic figure.

    • @GigaChadh976
      @GigaChadh976 10 місяців тому

      Not just that but GI Joe

  • @islandtat3414
    @islandtat3414 4 роки тому +1

    Semper Fidelis to your brother, Peter Cullen. I can see him as a true warrior gentleman.

  • @TGZero
    @TGZero Рік тому +1

    And it's because of Larry, the Legend of Optimus Prime was born.

  • @titanproducer
    @titanproducer 7 років тому +10

    I consider him and Optimus the same person

  • @kiavang1189
    @kiavang1189 7 років тому +5

    optimus prime voice gives me goosebumps.

  • @doomslayer1252
    @doomslayer1252 7 років тому

    You, are one true legend.
    And we were born on the same day of the year.

  • @ooPHOENIXoo
    @ooPHOENIXoo 3 роки тому

    I love you so much Peter Cullen. Optimus was my hero growing up, and he was you!!

  • @annprime2998
    @annprime2998 4 роки тому +1

    I'm working out and crying at the same time.

  • @Autobotmatt428
    @Autobotmatt428 5 років тому +1

    I love this story

  • @callofdutymobilelegend1325
    @callofdutymobilelegend1325 Рік тому

    Legend❤❤❤❤

  • @FormidableG
    @FormidableG 8 років тому

    awesome you are the perfect voice for Optimus Prime

  • @axisofpeter
    @axisofpeter 6 років тому +1

    Came rolling out. Roll out!

  • @SenketsuFi
    @SenketsuFi 3 роки тому +1

    I cry every time

  • @charlesstokes6138
    @charlesstokes6138 Рік тому +1

    Makes complete sense now!!

  • @kiranpunnoose2441
    @kiranpunnoose2441 Рік тому +1

    Without Larry Cullen there is no Optimus Prime.

  • @SonGoku-e7q
    @SonGoku-e7q 7 років тому +1

    You are the best Prime and will always be.

  • @jw8826
    @jw8826 6 років тому +3

    Be strong enough to be gentle. he almost drops in to optimus without meaning too

  • @laurensalazar5704
    @laurensalazar5704 5 років тому

    he is not allowed to ever die like peter cullen is a legend and a hero

  • @minimoonie6431
    @minimoonie6431 4 роки тому +1

    Peter is my therapist and my hero.

  • @stanco1273
    @stanco1273 Рік тому

    Massive respect for him

  • @malwarex2015
    @malwarex2015 4 роки тому

    This guy is and forever will be my hero

  • @zoebrugg7594
    @zoebrugg7594 5 років тому

    Larry Prime and Peter Prime, may the true spark of a hero never die.

  • @aresgibbs2124
    @aresgibbs2124 7 років тому

    one of the greatest voices EVER

  • @streamofawareness
    @streamofawareness 7 років тому

    Happy birthday, Peter!

  • @terronscibe3218
    @terronscibe3218 7 років тому +1

    I'm confused about Josh Petersdorf claims that he voiced Optimus Prime at Universal Studios.

  • @dr.c7679
    @dr.c7679 7 років тому

    I am forever grateful, too.....

  • @phasmin9017
    @phasmin9017 7 місяців тому

    I would love to hear his brothers voice see how much like Optimus he sounds

  • @steveng.willis618
    @steveng.willis618 7 років тому

    Wonderful story.

  • @sonictheaccursed
    @sonictheaccursed Рік тому

    And still, to this day, the only version of Optimus Prime close to this was in Bumblebee for like, 5 minutes

  • @mikedixon6983
    @mikedixon6983 3 роки тому +1

    I love you my guy peter my bad prime.

  • @Grillman45600
    @Grillman45600 6 років тому

    you are only prime in our heart

  • @mazenalhaznwi3135
    @mazenalhaznwi3135 7 років тому

    Petter Cullen is a really hero

  • @Darkpara1
    @Darkpara1 6 років тому

    Optimus Prime was a hero

  • @mrnashman2627
    @mrnashman2627 4 роки тому

    I want to meet him so bad man

  • @deepnakharekar4134
    @deepnakharekar4134 7 років тому

    osssam voice

  • @MrPerez-xy8cs
    @MrPerez-xy8cs 6 років тому +1

    Peter Cullen I love yuo mmmmmmuuuuuaaaa 😘 is one love

  • @deepnakharekar4134
    @deepnakharekar4134 7 років тому

    real hero

  • @arnelaguas1892
    @arnelaguas1892 7 років тому

    God bless your brother larry

  • @zeokingsilver
    @zeokingsilver 5 місяців тому

    "Strong enough to be gentle" Not sure I fully get it.

  • @shweta9200
    @shweta9200 Рік тому

    He is like optimus prime

  • @zeokingsilver
    @zeokingsilver 11 днів тому

    Peter is primes voice but Larry is primed spark

  • @dencamp6685
    @dencamp6685 4 роки тому

    I feel bad for Peter Cullen for losing his brother Larry Cullen.

  • @Floymin
    @Floymin 8 років тому

    I wonder if his brother had a John Wayne accent, too. Because I noticed it in all of G1.

  • @rodger2275
    @rodger2275 6 років тому

    If your going tobe hero.Be a real Hero.

  • @Maverick2.0541
    @Maverick2.0541 10 місяців тому

    I wonder much life he has left in years

  • @waltwhitman7545
    @waltwhitman7545 2 роки тому

    optimus prime do it from behind

  • @coltsrule5150
    @coltsrule5150 6 років тому

    Optimus in the old 80s cartoons kind of sounded like John Wayne, or The Duke.

  • @andyw.8893
    @andyw.8893 5 років тому

    Tough guys don’t need to act tough

  • @tonybarde2572
    @tonybarde2572 7 років тому

    Captain Nathaniel Flint!

  • @acusticsunri4255
    @acusticsunri4255 7 років тому

    He looks like optimus prime...

  • @jayhall8692
    @jayhall8692 7 років тому

    where's those 3 dislikes?

  • @TrentHaider-u3e
    @TrentHaider-u3e Рік тому +2

    Larry would be so fucken proud of you