Peter Cullen explains how he created the voice for Optimus Prime

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  • @hermi1-kenobi455
    @hermi1-kenobi455 ปีที่แล้ว +3466

    Peter Cullen : The voice of Optimus Prime
    Larry Cullen: The soul of Optimus Prime

    • @Augustine-yf5by
      @Augustine-yf5by 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +69

      Underrated comment!!!

    • @LakotaWestover
      @LakotaWestover 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

      YEEEEESSSSSS!

    • @dannypriestley1978
      @dannypriestley1978 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

      Great comment!!! ❤

    • @RTX4060V2
      @RTX4060V2 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      Cheers 🍻 ✌

    • @gr8vijay
      @gr8vijay 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

  • @dabaruknemuhar1981
    @dabaruknemuhar1981 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11060

    "Be strong enough to be gentle"
    That line Optimus Prime summed up in few words

    • @alexalston3001
      @alexalston3001 2 ปีที่แล้ว +166

      Words we should all live by.

    • @pierreopperman941
      @pierreopperman941 2 ปีที่แล้ว +184

      “Be strong enough to be gentle” ..That will stay with me 💪🏼And how he honoured his Brother 😎

    • @3Rayfire
      @3Rayfire 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Bingo. That's what it takes.

    • @TravTrevTV
      @TravTrevTV 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      *give me your face*
      -Michael Bay Optimus Prime

    • @jackattacktron1000
      @jackattacktron1000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      This quote inspires me ❤

  • @TripleB-nb8en
    @TripleB-nb8en 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9070

    Voice actors are terribly underrated and don't get the recognition for their talent that they deserve.

    • @noyce714
      @noyce714 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Hope you guys can check out my impression of Optimus Prime th-cam.com/video/T1-eztzceGg/w-d-xo.html

    • @sprankthetank
      @sprankthetank 5 ปีที่แล้ว +99

      @@noyce714 no one wants to hear your garbage

    • @noyce714
      @noyce714 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@sprankthetank aat least check it out first then leave me a comment if you don't like it bro.

    • @noyce714
      @noyce714 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sprankthetank hey bro did you ever check out any of my videos?

    • @Boo8087
      @Boo8087 5 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      noyce714 I’m sorry bro I checked it out, and the fact you have this video right here as a comparison should tell you your impression is not similar. I’m saying this out of complete honesty. Not trying to give you a false sense like the 2 comments on your video. It is not a good impression. It actually reminds me of a meme I saw today and reads like this:
      Dad: What is that drawing
      Son: it’s our house
      *Takes son outside
      Dad: Let me show you exactly how it isn’t
      Obviously referring to how children draw houses the same way you tried this impersonation. I’m not a soccer player, so I’m not going to record a Pele inspired goal kicking tutorial...

  • @ISBuckley8
    @ISBuckley8 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2235

    "If you're going to be a hero, be a real hero." Perhaps one of the most profound lines to describe Optimus Prime and so many other heroes we see daily

    • @heatherholland1051
      @heatherholland1051 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      Just hearing him talk about his brother's advice, Optimus startes to come out. His big brother is apart of Prime just as much Peter is.

    • @tomfitzpatrick7335
      @tomfitzpatrick7335 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      Be strong enough to be gentle

  • @BigOSnackary
    @BigOSnackary 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3652

    “My name is Optimus Prime.” Chills. This man deserves all the respect

    • @annefranklymydearidontgive8197
      @annefranklymydearidontgive8197 2 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      Not even joking. I got real goosebumps right after. Like a cold chill of nostalgia

    • @007thematrix007
      @007thematrix007 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      666 👍

    • @need-to-know-
      @need-to-know- 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Didn’t it hit a certain way?!

    • @superkoff1
      @superkoff1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I started tearing up. Wow.

    • @Unknown_Machinez
      @Unknown_Machinez ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bro it absolutely just gave me goosebumps bro everywhere like it gave me chicken skin but in a good way "My name is Optimus Prime."🤖🚚 like oooooooo😯😮‍💨

  • @1nterzept661
    @1nterzept661 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16367

    No one could ever top Peter Cullen's voice as Optimus Prime. His voice just fits the character so much

    • @LarryMoonlink3892
      @LarryMoonlink3892 4 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      Ok... if voice actors got into a fight, who would stop them? Me of course...

    • @Atkrdu
      @Atkrdu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +59

      Yup. He's got more of a "brushy trail-off" to his words (Liam Neeson, I mean). Very close. I like Optimus Prime's voice- like a powerful regular (seems like a humble & tough guy).

    • @fernybern
      @fernybern 4 ปีที่แล้ว +81

      His voice is part of what made optimus prime the character that he is. Sadly after him it wont ever be the same

    • @alexanderbaum9677
      @alexanderbaum9677 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      I'm just saying Liam Neeson sounds just like that

    • @williamwilliam3147
      @williamwilliam3147 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Uno it

  • @alejandromolina7270
    @alejandromolina7270 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5622

    "My name is Optimus Prime."
    A shudder went through everyone's spine.

    • @bumbledouche3323
      @bumbledouche3323 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      *Shudder

    • @alejandromolina7270
      @alejandromolina7270 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@bumbledouche3323 thank you

    • @bumbledouche3323
      @bumbledouche3323 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@alejandromolina7270 NP.

    • @alejandromolina7270
      @alejandromolina7270 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Frank Welker Thank you for responding. I'm a big fan.

    • @grimlock8155
      @grimlock8155 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Did I shock some fans? Well, I better not have a control shock panel with me.... or did my story send shocks to your spines?......... *concerned* 😕

  • @dariusbrock2713
    @dariusbrock2713 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3881

    Crazy how he created Prime's voice exactly the way he said it: "strong enough to be gentle". It sounds extremely heavy and powerful yet calming and warm. A voice that you don't fear but are intimidated enough to respect.
    The opposite with Megatron's voice(both Hugo Weaving and Frank Welker). Menacing, scary and pretty much devilish. Also with a charismatic charm to it.

    • @iharpo9292
      @iharpo9292 2 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      I really like welkers performance in extinction and the last knight despite those movies being shit. I love weavings performance too but welker proved he could nail a more modern megatron easily

    • @zalternative1
      @zalternative1 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      when you said charismatic I thought of beast wars Megatron

    • @Shamshiro
      @Shamshiro ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@zalternative1 - Yeeeeeessss

    • @jaredatherton2209
      @jaredatherton2209 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      “The voice of God”

    • @dwaiting883
      @dwaiting883 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      It’s how you want your father to sound.

  • @a-mellowtea
    @a-mellowtea 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9401

    "Be strong enough to be gentle."
    I do not have the words for how wonderful a sentiment that is.

    • @amrika5
      @amrika5 4 ปีที่แล้ว +107

      It's a great quote

    • @puzzleme5
      @puzzleme5 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      Yes, thats what it really is. A wise thing to say...my bro would never do or say anything like that. Than U Peter, namesake....

    • @LarryMoonlink3892
      @LarryMoonlink3892 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I REMEMBER TELLING PETER CULLEN THAT INSPIRING QUOTE!

    • @LarryMoonlink3892
      @LarryMoonlink3892 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      **starts having a mental war with myself** **starts screeching and screaming** **bangs my head into the wall**
      me: TERROR CULLEN! LEAVE ME ALONE!!!!!!
      Terror Cullen: Never, Larry Cullen...
      Me: WHY YOU GOTTA MAKE ME LOSE MY SANITY??? EH??????
      **CONSTANTLY BANGS MY HEAD INTO THE WALL** **SCREECHING LIKE A BANSHEE**
      **MEGATRON THE METAL DRAGON YEETS SNICKERS AND HOLY CROSSES AT ME FOR A MOMENT BUT THEN HE GIVES UP**
      **SCREAMS AND SCREECHES**

    • @fallenzy.314
      @fallenzy.314 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thats why he so fit on optimus

  • @TheUnholyLeviathan
    @TheUnholyLeviathan 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8794

    "My name, is Optimus Prime." - Legitimate goosebumps.

    • @idkkimberlyanne
      @idkkimberlyanne 6 ปีที่แล้ว +172

      I got a little teary actually.

    • @jakeireland7169
      @jakeireland7169 6 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      Yep exactly mate.

    • @thenegromancer4695
      @thenegromancer4695 6 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      WET AF

    • @BalutNa
      @BalutNa 6 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      Literally eyes watering just from hearing him says I am Optimus prime.

    • @hazimesahe
      @hazimesahe 6 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      I squealed and fanboyed 😂

  • @cosmokramer179
    @cosmokramer179 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3254

    Just like how Kevin Conroy was born to play Batman and Keith David was born to play Spawn, Peter Cullen was born to play Optimus Prime

    • @talion4033
      @talion4033 2 ปีที่แล้ว +112

      What a time to read this comment…

    • @oliversantillan8105
      @oliversantillan8105 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      @@talion4033 yeah...

    • @Los163
      @Los163 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      👁️ 👍🏾

    • @Nzothf12
      @Nzothf12 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Rip

    • @jameskelley8307
      @jameskelley8307 ปีที่แล้ว +71

      Don't forget how mark Hamil was born to be the joker.

  • @dunkelzhan76
    @dunkelzhan76 ปีที่แล้ว +785

    You can just see the love in Peter's eyes as he talks about his brother. To this day I thank Larry for giving Peter that advice

    • @acedelta12
      @acedelta12 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      Larry Cullen is a true Prime just as much as Peter is.

    • @aniruddhnaik5277
      @aniruddhnaik5277 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Larry is Alpha trion
      Peter is optimus prime

    • @tomfitzpatrick7335
      @tomfitzpatrick7335 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks Larry, you are a real hero just like you made your brother one too for optimus

    • @badnoodlez
      @badnoodlez ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@@aniruddhnaik5277yoooo 🤘🤘🤘

  • @Elving_
    @Elving_ 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11919

    "Be strong enough to be gentle" Words to live by..

    • @imarock.7662
      @imarock.7662 6 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      Elving Lindqvist Facts.

    • @MsKrazyWon84
      @MsKrazyWon84 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      🙏🏻

    • @LuzPlay1955
      @LuzPlay1955 6 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Elving Lindqvis love this quote.

    • @tigertiger1699
      @tigertiger1699 6 ปีที่แล้ว +88

      Shame!!, my ole Dad sure was..., would shovel 12- 15 tons of coal into a steam locomotive firebox on shift..., yet the softest kindest hands for his family....🌹

    • @BrianJr
      @BrianJr 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thats what she said...

  • @EricTheKartoonKing
    @EricTheKartoonKing 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6272

    "Be strong enough to be gentle." That right there is why he got the part, and why he embodies the character - because that IS the character. Optimus is the strongest and toughest being, while staying the most gentle of them all.

    • @EmilyGloeggler7984
      @EmilyGloeggler7984 4 ปีที่แล้ว +144

      EricTheKartoonKing Basically, he did an impression of his brother, Larry. So half of the credit goes to Larry.

    • @DNR5845
      @DNR5845 4 ปีที่แล้ว +129

      @@EmilyGloeggler7984 You can hear the Prime voice coming through when he's talking as Larry

    • @optimusprime9082
      @optimusprime9082 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Thank you

    • @Odinsday
      @Odinsday 4 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      Optimus to me is like Captain America if he were a transformer.

    • @optimusprime9082
      @optimusprime9082 4 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      @@Odinsday thank you so much human. You honor me with your bravery and your comment. I am a much more powerful and useful Captain America

  • @dl30wpb
    @dl30wpb 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12355

    This dude is almost 80 years old... Make more movies, record his voice for hundreds of hours, this voice cannot be lost

    • @obi-wankenobi1465
      @obi-wankenobi1465 6 ปีที่แล้ว +495

      Diesel tbh I didn’t know he was in his late 70’s, looks like mid 60’s! Wow. What a legend.

    • @joslyncarter4813
      @joslyncarter4813 6 ปีที่แล้ว +175

      He looks really good😎

    • @ng5279
      @ng5279 6 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      Right!

    • @Brenda-kl1sn
      @Brenda-kl1sn 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      😥😥

    • @wvbzy
      @wvbzy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +101

      Whaaat he is in his late 70s that’s insane he looks like he’s in his 60s healthy cuz the voice

  • @shadowwolfe8829
    @shadowwolfe8829 2 ปีที่แล้ว +817

    No matter how many times I've watched this I still get chills when Peter Cullen says "My name is Optimus Prime."

    • @TFcon
      @TFcon  2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      Us too!

    • @mkhanman12345
      @mkhanman12345 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Few know about the Optimus who played for the Atlanta Falcons
      His name was Optimus Grimes

  • @ladyeva9398
    @ladyeva9398 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5934

    "MY NAME IS OPTIMUS PRIME."
    I'l never get tired of this line no matter how much is repeated! I will never, ever forget Peter Cullen's voice! He is a legend!

    • @travelsouthafrica5048
      @travelsouthafrica5048 2 ปีที่แล้ว +108

      he is for Optimus Prime what James Earl Jones was for Darth Vader

    • @ladyeva9398
      @ladyeva9398 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@travelsouthafrica5048 true

    • @Gingging47
      @Gingging47 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@travelsouthafrica5048 that’s respect

    • @Gingging47
      @Gingging47 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@travelsouthafrica5048 that’s respect

    • @ManjunathaREDDYBN
      @ManjunathaREDDYBN 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Literal goosebumps when he said my name is Optimus prime

  • @hazimesahe
    @hazimesahe 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6377

    So optimus prime is an impression of his older brother.... That's so heartwarming

    • @O-P-96
      @O-P-96 6 ปีที่แล้ว +522

      It's even more heartwarming (and sad too) when you realize that Larry Cullen died in 2011. In a way, playing Optimus Prime allows him to reconnect with his brother.

    • @Scoobyslap
      @Scoobyslap 6 ปีที่แล้ว +191

      “I wish Larry would have been here”
      He always have 😔

    • @jasonmcmechan2072
      @jasonmcmechan2072 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Lupus Fulgur God bless

    • @jasonmcmechan2072
      @jasonmcmechan2072 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Pierre Braud God bless

    • @octaviosardi3337
      @octaviosardi3337 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      True

  • @mileshamilton6472
    @mileshamilton6472 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1496

    "My name is Optimus Prime."
    the crowd was completely silenced by his dominance

    • @Gingging47
      @Gingging47 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      THATS TRUE

    • @somerandolad
      @somerandolad ปีที่แล้ว +15

      "We are autonomous robotic organisms from the planet Cybertron."

  • @soldatgunner9952
    @soldatgunner9952 ปีที่แล้ว +217

    I honestly burst into tears when he said "My name is Optimus Prime." That Absolutely killed me. The way he said it was just so gentle but so full of emotion.

  • @JaxBlade
    @JaxBlade 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7896

    I get legitimate chills whenever he tells this story.

    • @stuartsmith1139
      @stuartsmith1139 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      Damn Jax. I gotta say I'm proud to find a comment from you

    • @kyne2692
      @kyne2692 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      First time seeing one of my favourite youtubers in the comments to an unrelated video of theirs, glad it was you Jax

    • @atmo-sphere6799
      @atmo-sphere6799 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Goddammit Jax🤣

    • @LarryMoonlink3892
      @LarryMoonlink3892 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I think back to 1984 whenever I hear my brother Peter Claver Cullen telling this story and I know I have said something very powerfully strong to him... and that was "be strong enough to be gentle."..... *I am sick currently, not with the virus but it's rather the sickness of Pregnancy although it is 11:03 PM in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Montreal, Quebec....... I need help, the breeding was on February 23rd this year and the confirmation was on March 31st this year and I started dating Frank Welker on May 1st.... I know that the father of the child is Frank Welker... but I am NOT gonna explain how I am somehow pregnant with Frank Welker's child... because I am NOT feeling well............ I don't know how many weeks of pregnancy that I am in currently..........................*

    • @lebeer6074
      @lebeer6074 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Larry Cullen pls stfu

  • @NaTive219
    @NaTive219 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1149

    Is it just me or does everyone else also feel happy when Peter Cullen made that Optimus prime voice

    • @TFcon
      @TFcon  4 ปีที่แล้ว +81

      Hopefully everyone! Roll out!

    • @NaTive219
      @NaTive219 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@TFcon ye

    • @ladyeva9398
      @ladyeva9398 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I felt it! I'l never get tired of it!

    • @davecrupel2817
      @davecrupel2817 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Gave me a spine tingle. Especially once you've heard the story, and know the significance behind that voice.

    • @plantainsame2049
      @plantainsame2049 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      his natural speaking voice is so different that it catches me off guard every time

  • @spaceman3952
    @spaceman3952 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6171

    My wife and I went to see “Transformers” when it came out. I didn’t know that Peter Cullen was portraying Optimus in the movie. I’d only heard rumors before release. The screen goes black and you hear, “In the beginning, there was the cube”. About half the audience, including me, gasped. I turned to my wife and said, “Oh my God, that’s Optimus Prime. The voice from the cartoons. They got him!”. People clapped and cheered . It was a great moment. I get tears in my eyes every time.

    • @kfalco
      @kfalco 3 ปีที่แล้ว +273

      I remember seeing the 1st Transformers at the movies when it came out and the entire theater cheered and gave standing ovation when Optimus transformed the first time in the alley.

    • @CartoonFinder
      @CartoonFinder 3 ปีที่แล้ว +161

      The first part of Transformers media I grew up with was the 2007 film, and when I first heard Optimus's voice... Chills went through down my 5-year-old spine.

    • @thereddemon4117
      @thereddemon4117 3 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      I wouldn't have anyone else voice him :)

    • @warpstarrogue3554
      @warpstarrogue3554 3 ปีที่แล้ว +66

      And then Peter was forced to be “Hollywood type” going against his brother’s wishes.

    • @CartoonFinder
      @CartoonFinder 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Yeah... Thanks, Bay!

  • @Tiresias55
    @Tiresias55 2 ปีที่แล้ว +572

    1:47 "If you're gonna be a hero, be a real hearo. Don't be a hollywood hero type. Be strong enough to be gentle." I never heard this before, just amazing. I could listen to this man for hours, Optimus Prime is one of my most loved heros from childhood. When I watched the Bay movies, terrible though some aspects of them may be, I was thrilled and enthralled when I heard Mr Peter Cullen's voice in those movies. Such an inspiring hero, and what an amazing voice actor!

    • @Machine_Prime
      @Machine_Prime 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Peter Cullen is the human form of Optimus Prime.

  • @David_Ralte.
    @David_Ralte. 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5860

    That voice when he said, "My name is Optimus Prime" without any sound effect! That's magic...

    • @cmmgray
      @cmmgray 6 ปีที่แล้ว +172

      NO special effect crap. Raw human talent.

    • @RealFanOfSteel
      @RealFanOfSteel 6 ปีที่แล้ว +97

      Chris Gray that’s the voice of Optimus Prime. All human talent, no synthesized effects.

    • @Brenda-kl1sn
      @Brenda-kl1sn 6 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      It give me the chills and made me smile..

    • @m4nimy
      @m4nimy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      2:30

    • @Charmayne7
      @Charmayne7 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@Brenda-kl1sn it hit me right in the heart!

  • @erikhopkins9488
    @erikhopkins9488 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1211

    "My name is Optimus Prime." One of the most iconic lines in television!
    Shout out to Larry!

    • @LarryMoonlink3892
      @LarryMoonlink3892 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      *Yay* ok. For my life, I remember telling Peter Cullen to be strong enough to be gentle! Thanks for the shoutout!

    • @leachlarry7233
      @leachlarry7233 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      also thanks 4 the shout out my g

    • @matthewreynoso6904
      @matthewreynoso6904 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      "We're autonomous robotic organisms from the planet Cybertron, also known as Autobots!"

    • @gokuldassrao
      @gokuldassrao 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@LarryMoonlink3892 I thought Larry Cullen was dead

  • @eiloccorb2797
    @eiloccorb2797 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2242

    Peter Cullen saying, "My name, is Optimus Prime." And just like that I'm a kid again in the 80s on the floor with a bowl of cereal, on a Saturday morning, glued to the tv.

    • @samanthahicks6418
      @samanthahicks6418 5 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      Same here, back when cartoon heroes were real heroes who didn't lie, cheat and steal, and prime was the best of them in my opinion he simply dripped with integrity.

    • @Falcun21
      @Falcun21 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@samanthahicks6418 Prime, Superman, He-Man, Commander Keith, Duke and Lion-O.

    • @S.dot187
      @S.dot187 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Word man aint that the truth cornflakes cheerios golden Grahams cocoa puffs. Along with the best cartoons ever created

    • @1337penguinman
      @1337penguinman 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I just love the fact they kept him for the movies.

    • @OutspokenRap
      @OutspokenRap 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My life

  • @tylerbushong3452
    @tylerbushong3452 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +40

    True story: They offered him the chance to play Optimus on Robot Chicken, but he turned it down, say that he no problem making fun of himself, but he refused to make fun of Optimus Prime. He told them that having met dying kids who, for their last wish, wanted to meet Optimus Prime, he just couldn’t do it. Man I love that.

  • @yukonyeti6296
    @yukonyeti6296 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3729

    We need this man to record every possible line optimus prime could ever say so they can use his voice after he dies

    • @yunghov23
      @yunghov23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      Yeah

    • @Anonymous-jf1jc
      @Anonymous-jf1jc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +274

      wait but peter will just come back from the dead like optimus.

    • @MR-ob6nj
      @MR-ob6nj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +190

      Peter will never die. Even if he does.

    • @srg08
      @srg08 3 ปีที่แล้ว +154

      Don’t you mean: when he join the All spark?

    • @Pitchaxistheorem
      @Pitchaxistheorem 3 ปีที่แล้ว +64

      At least we have thw “ blah blah blah” in case we’ll need it in the future.

  • @bananalyssa
    @bananalyssa 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1945

    1:35 “I’m auditioning as a TRUCK” and I already heard the Optimus voice 😂

  • @iamshashank8990
    @iamshashank8990 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3561

    We need that godly voice in Google Assistant.

  • @Pulsonar
    @Pulsonar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +219

    His brothers wise counsel ‘be strong enough to be gentle’ and the incredible voice ”My name is Optimus Prime…” is like a moving tribute to Peters brother Larry who died in 2011.

  • @gravitysoul28
    @gravitysoul28 3 ปีที่แล้ว +349

    “be strong enough to be gentle.”
    that’s… the greatest way to describe optimus honestly.

  • @patrickburns4821
    @patrickburns4821 3 ปีที่แล้ว +456

    little did you know Peter that you inspired a 5yr old boy back in 1984 to model his leadership style after the "hero truck" character you played; I'm now a 42 yr old RETIRED Army Sergeant who still collects G1 transformers! THANK YOU SO MUCH PETER CULLEN!

    • @henryolsen8232
      @henryolsen8232 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      That’s awesome

    • @Vanderlay77
      @Vanderlay77 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Ty brother for your service from one vet to another

    • @patrickburns4821
      @patrickburns4821 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@Vanderlay77 i apapreciate you man; and ty for your service as well; also ty for your love for transformers

    • @Alexa-mf2eq
      @Alexa-mf2eq 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Respect

    • @cftvnetwork
      @cftvnetwork ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for your service!!!!

  • @battleangel1787
    @battleangel1787 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3796

    2:30 God his Optimus prime voice is so pure, thats literally what I imagine God might sound like

    • @Theohybrid
      @Theohybrid 4 ปีที่แล้ว +103

      So it's not just Morgan Freeman?

    • @omarionbrown4765
      @omarionbrown4765 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@Theohybrid bruh

    • @omarionbrown4765
      @omarionbrown4765 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@Theohybrid lol

    • @ThePiNkbuttercupturd
      @ThePiNkbuttercupturd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@Theohybrid that's what I was bout to say 😂😂

    • @domo_doom1720
      @domo_doom1720 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Optimus Prime and Barry White and Morgan Freeman should do a triple voice sync and fly giant speakers into the sky and just narrate The Rapture

  • @punkleruckus
    @punkleruckus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +554

    When he does the Prime voice, I get goosebumps. Such an iconic voice!

    • @francisgoddard2767
      @francisgoddard2767 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Same

    • @thebluedragon07
      @thebluedragon07 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      its like a voice of a character that you feel that you would follow through hell and back for you know that you will come back from it and everything will be fine.

  • @joblow71
    @joblow71 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1719

    Wow! When he said “I am Optimus Prime...”, I actually teared up a bit. Funny the power that memory and nostalgia can hold. You’re a part of a lot of people’s childhoods, Peter. Thank you.

    • @mommyoftoomanywilson6745
      @mommyoftoomanywilson6745 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      David Brander Ditto. I was obsessed with Transformers, well still am. And I’m 40 lol. I also watched He-Man and GI Joe. But also was into Jem and Strawberry Shortcake and Care Bears. 🥰

    • @dashengovender766
      @dashengovender766 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I also did.

    • @terinasargeant138
      @terinasargeant138 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I hear it and teared up😭😭😭so emotional to hear him say those magical words "My name is Optimus Prime"

    • @ChuddmasterZero
      @ChuddmasterZero 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      David Brander the same thing happened to me. Those of us who grew up with Optimus Prime as a hero were truly fortunate. He was a hero in the classic mould, and I still consider him one of the greatest of all time. I hope Peter realises what he gave us.

    • @kelvin4941
      @kelvin4941 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      wordd

  • @AnkitChoudhury93
    @AnkitChoudhury93 3 ปีที่แล้ว +528

    Prime's voice has tremendous amount of gravity and calmness in it.

  • @jefftappan381
    @jefftappan381 4 ปีที่แล้ว +843

    " Be strong enough to be gentle " . Oh my God. So simple, and yet, so incredibly difficult. I wish that it was that easy.

    • @NefariousDreary
      @NefariousDreary 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      True, it is tough. But that is why it takes strength.

    • @StuPedassol
      @StuPedassol 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      If it was easy, everyone would do it.

    • @yudishundomo3996
      @yudishundomo3996 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Just like prime himself

    • @CaptainCretaceous91
      @CaptainCretaceous91 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@StuPedassol Exactly. And the world would be so much better then.

  • @honeyygutz
    @honeyygutz ปีที่แล้ว +75

    literally crying. this might sound sad, but life is cruel: optimus was a good father figure to me, and he taught me the things my father should've. he was kind in the face of despair, he had respect for all, and those are things that matter to me.

  • @captainfordo2938
    @captainfordo2938 4 ปีที่แล้ว +989

    His normal voice sounds so much like Optimus, except that it's just a higher pitch.

    • @Radii999
      @Radii999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Nah

    • @Chuckchucker
      @Chuckchucker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +72

      yeah, if you listen really closely, that sort of deep undertone is what makes his Optimus voice so iconic and recognisable!! aaahhh i love it

    • @gravitysoul28
      @gravitysoul28 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      and it isnt as raspy- if thats the right word

    • @kaienjin5468
      @kaienjin5468 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Optimus on his day off.

    • @Nightbeat9123
      @Nightbeat9123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It would be the voice of Orion Pax if he was never injured by Megatron and aged naturally.

  • @guadaluperamirez5951
    @guadaluperamirez5951 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1912

    His voice for Optimus Prime is a master piece no one has able to recreate his voice

    • @Noslick1825
      @Noslick1825 6 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      bumblebeezb7 except Larry

    • @Dirtydom
      @Dirtydom 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I can

    • @mitchellkrever421
      @mitchellkrever421 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Actually there are some youtubers who have. Compared to other voices its actually easy to do.

    • @elymolloy8333
      @elymolloy8333 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@mitchellkrever421 as an impressionist i concur, morgan freeman is so much harder

    • @annehaight9963
      @annehaight9963 6 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      It's not the timbre that's hard to do. The real talent Cullen has is the cadence, the inflection. He imbues the character with a level of subtlety and thoughtfulness that is difficult to mimic.

  • @pinocchiokinnie1555
    @pinocchiokinnie1555 4 ปีที่แล้ว +509

    I really love Peter Cullen
    He deserves more recognition by his job and being a wonderful man

  • @racheljoypadao6751
    @racheljoypadao6751 2 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    This man has made Optimus Prime come alive in the eyes of a child who grew up watching the animated version back in the 90's.... Thank you very much Peter Cullen!

    • @TFcon
      @TFcon  2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Nostalgia vibes!

  • @megavore97
    @megavore97 4 ปีที่แล้ว +135

    2:30 I actually got chills man, this guy is such a legend.

  • @futuropasado
    @futuropasado 5 ปีที่แล้ว +388

    "My name, is Optimus Prime" This voice is so majestic, one of the greatest voice performances ever.

    • @PieterDaniell
      @PieterDaniell 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The subtle comma makes the difference

  • @Rae_Naeee
    @Rae_Naeee 5 ปีที่แล้ว +289

    “My name is Optimus Prime!”
    I almost cried!! 🙌🏽

  • @ltmg9832
    @ltmg9832 2 ปีที่แล้ว +395

    The unique advisory tone of Optimus Prime is like a true caring leader, strong enough to move mountains and yet gentle to make you feel like everything was gonna be okay all at the same time. Suited so well! I can’t imagine Optimus Prime’s voice any different after all these years.

  • @DanielAyy
    @DanielAyy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +688

    "I'm from the planet Cybertron and bla bla bla, bla bla bla"
    -Optimus Prime

    • @joshua_prime3743
      @joshua_prime3743 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hahahahaha

    • @Doc_of_derp
      @Doc_of_derp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      you just summed up the 5th movie

    • @LarryMoonlink3892
      @LarryMoonlink3892 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      When you can't remember the rest of the lines: blah blah bla blah rkusixkawa

    • @LarryMoonlink3892
      @LarryMoonlink3892 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think that I broke myself now... by laughing too hard at my friend Catie Bowman's 8 cats....

    • @ironhideg1735
      @ironhideg1735 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Imagine what it would be like if Peter Cullen translated the script for Optimus Prime into French from English....
      *French Optimus Prime vibes happening*
      That'd be cool, make a transformers movie with Optimus Prime speaking in French for the whole movie....

  • @hankthepatriot3733
    @hankthepatriot3733 4 ปีที่แล้ว +271

    1:48 words we should all live by! Very inspiring!
    "Be strong enough to be gentle." -Larry Cullen

  • @gebremarshall7362
    @gebremarshall7362 4 ปีที่แล้ว +567

    I swear Optimus Prime's voice is the coolest and most inspiring thing I've ever heard on TV🥺🥺

  • @BoatmakerBot
    @BoatmakerBot 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    "Be strong enough to be gentle"
    Larry Cullen
    I will remember that
    Thanks a lot Peter and ofcourse Larry. You are a Legend.

  • @Apocolyptik95
    @Apocolyptik95 4 ปีที่แล้ว +365

    Not gonna lie, when he said "My name is Optimus Prime" I got chill bumps thinking about the series and movies from when i was a kid ❤

    • @marimusprime2302
      @marimusprime2302 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You ok, grunt?
      *I know it sounds like I stole a dead human's catchphrase but I am actually possessed by Peter Cullen's older brother Larry Cullen. Oof. It is such confusing to be a Cybertronian who is possessed by a human's soul. I always wonder if I am a Human-Cybertronian hybrid or if I am a Human or if I am a Cybertronian. Y'know the rest.*

    • @optimusprimealsoknownasjoh4855
      @optimusprimealsoknownasjoh4855 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@marimusprime2302 hey! Haven't seen you in a long time! Where have you been???

    • @marimusprime2302
      @marimusprime2302 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@optimusprimealsoknownasjoh4855 oh hey! *smiles*

    • @jacdan502
      @jacdan502 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      So did I!

  • @el_guapo1318
    @el_guapo1318 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1898

    So Peter Cullen's Optimus Prime Voice is actually just him doing an impersonation of his older brother? .....Larry Prime!!!

    • @39Hundred
      @39Hundred 6 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      El_Guapo 13 *Larimus Prime

    • @EternalShadow72
      @EternalShadow72 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@39Hundred no

    • @MECEY3284
      @MECEY3284 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      El_Guapo 13 yes, that’s where his story can from

    • @toaarky
      @toaarky 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      His late Vietnam veteran older brother Larry Cullen...

    • @g4matic
      @g4matic 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Looooooool

  • @jamesalvarez8581
    @jamesalvarez8581 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2809

    Imagine Peter Cullen ordering pizza or Chinese food in Optimus Primes voice !

    • @SpykeZ0129
      @SpykeZ0129 6 ปีที่แล้ว +98

      The guy that voices McRee in Overwatch will play the game normally and over voice chat he'll do his ultimate tagline and scare the shit out of his teamates lol

    • @tombraver6449
      @tombraver6449 6 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      "Extra oil...."

    • @riowinaryo18_86
      @riowinaryo18_86 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      With some cut chili lolol

    • @thegadgetboy5851
      @thegadgetboy5851 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      no he ll order machine oil our motor oil

    • @maverick4220
      @maverick4220 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That would be so awesome.

  • @chocalatesunny9866
    @chocalatesunny9866 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

    2:30 chills down the spine

  • @saqibsyed7258
    @saqibsyed7258 3 ปีที่แล้ว +303

    "My name is Optimus Prime", the voice behind Optimus Prime, the voice of Peter Cullen will always be remembered by true Transformers' fans all around the world. I'm so glad this got recommended to me. And I've been a huge fan of Transformers ever since it was released.

  • @ronniewhite4392
    @ronniewhite4392 5 ปีที่แล้ว +457

    You feel safe already when he mentioned his character name.

    • @chrism45
      @chrism45 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      That's the genius of the voice of the character. Just from the voice you trust him I don't know how

    • @ronniewhite4392
      @ronniewhite4392 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      There won't be anyone like him.

    • @ronniewhite4392
      @ronniewhite4392 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      And you as well Megatron .

    • @ronniewhite4392
      @ronniewhite4392 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      He got his inspiration from his brother .

    • @ronniewhite4392
      @ronniewhite4392 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      We're always inspired by someone that makes us.

  • @starsaber9378
    @starsaber9378 4 ปีที่แล้ว +309

    Optimus's greatest quotes
    -one shall stand , one shall fall
    - i am optimus prime
    - there is more to them then meets the eye
    -transform and roll out
    -revenge wont bring back those we have lost
    -wisdom cant be granted , it must be earned , sometimes at a cost
    -freedom is the right of all sentient beings
    -every sentient being posses the capacity of change
    -every sentient deserve the chance of redemption
    - there's a thin line between being a hero and being a memory
    -hang onto your dreams, chip, the future is built on dreams , hang on
    -thrones are for decepticons , i'd rather roll

    • @CaptainCretaceous91
      @CaptainCretaceous91 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Great ones. Here's another one
      - Robot dinosaurs might be useful.

    • @mattkuzminski8035
      @mattkuzminski8035 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      You forgot "amazing, a boobie trap that actually catches boobies"

    • @mersarultmit5577
      @mersarultmit5577 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      You also forgot his most famous quote of all...
      And blah blah blah and blah blah blah

    • @crep1544
      @crep1544 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      "Give me your face"

    • @chadhampton2176
      @chadhampton2176 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      “I believe what the Earthlings say, Lay it on me, man!”

  • @guadalupebaptista9757
    @guadalupebaptista9757 2 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Bless Peter Cullen and his wise brother Larry. I got chills just hearing Mr Cullen say, " I'm Optimus Prime." A million dollar voice. What a privilege it would have been to see him, sitting in that audience.

  • @kumarej4112
    @kumarej4112 4 ปีที่แล้ว +191

    2:30 Instant goosebumps.

  • @bobbyoluwagbemileke2960
    @bobbyoluwagbemileke2960 3 ปีที่แล้ว +111

    The main thing is that he just talks so natural without trying to form a voice to fit it what a living legend

    • @markcraft
      @markcraft 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Yeah ,we should thank Peter cullen older brother Larry because it wasn't for Larry there wouldn't be Optimus prime

  • @zarrarkhan6079
    @zarrarkhan6079 6 ปีที่แล้ว +445

    "Be strong enough to be gentle"

    • @nigelmurphy6761
      @nigelmurphy6761 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      A great moral lesson that

    • @nuocmat
      @nuocmat 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      What it means?

    • @geyotepilkington2892
      @geyotepilkington2892 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nuocmat If you dont get it without explanation you wont ever get it through any amount of explanation. You have already lost.

    • @scarboroughstudio
      @scarboroughstudio 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@geyotepilkington2892 What an asshole thing to say. Instead of explaining to maybe help a person comprehend a bit better, you took some snarky route. Real top class dickhead, you are.

    • @julian3560
      @julian3560 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Geyote Pilkington condescending prick

  • @BrianWalters-ei7sd
    @BrianWalters-ei7sd ปีที่แล้ว +16

    "I am Optimus Prime, and I send this message to any surviving Autobots taking refuge among the stars: We are here. We are waiting."

  • @wonderlandfreak7814
    @wonderlandfreak7814 4 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    "Be strong enough to be gentle." I swear with every fiber of my being that I'm gonna get that quote tattooed on my arm someday

    • @CaptainCretaceous91
      @CaptainCretaceous91 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I hope Optimus says that in a TV show or something someday.

  • @dezephyr7314
    @dezephyr7314 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1068

    *My name is Optimus Prime*
    Mom - “why the hell are you moaning”

    • @walterwhite6216
      @walterwhite6216 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      DeZephyr HAHAHAHAHA FOR REAL,

    • @LarryMoonlink3892
      @LarryMoonlink3892 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Me: I had fell up the stairs!
      My brother Peter Claver Cullen: how can you do that?....
      Me: I was joking....
      My brother Peter Claver Cullen: oh ok...
      Me: **completely has another mental war and bangs my head into the wall repeatedly till I bleed again from my forehead**
      My brother Peter Claver Cullen: w-w-why are you doing that to yourself, Larry?.....
      Me: BECAUSE OF MY MENTAL WARS THAT I HAVE EVERYDAY DUE TO MY EVIL TWIN TERROR CULLEN TRYING TO TAKE OVER MY BODY!
      My brother Peter Claver Cullen: YOU NEED HELP! also, I can understand that...
      Me: at least, you didn't go insane when someone started to hate you because they think that you're a pedophile or an actual predator.
      My brother Peter Claver Cullen: **confused** ok.... things can be different but you don't need to go into detail there....
      Me: I like to go into details though.
      My brother Peter Claver Cullen: ok, that makes sense.
      *it could happen if I met my brother Peter Claver Cullen again...* *so I was predicting what he would say to me when he sees me and I talk to him first.*

    • @thepassionatericelover123
      @thepassionatericelover123 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@LarryMoonlink3892 will you please stop spamming some fake stories of yours? YOU ARE NOT PETER CULLEN'S BROTHER AND YOU ARE JUST A FAKE LARRY

    • @grimlock8155
      @grimlock8155 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thepassionatericelover123 lol. Larry is away from his phone in order to reclaim himself. Because if he doesn't reclaim himself, I might end up losing a leg because of his evil twin Terror Cullen attacking me..... after he loses to his evil twin Terror Cullen ok????....... I do have an evil twin and his name is Darker Cullen. Frank Welker has a evil twin named Midnight Welker. Honestly. It's true. Even the good people have evil twins..... ok?...... doppelganger versions of good people and it's true that I have 1 and my brother Larry has 1 and my friend Frank Welker has 1 as well. Ok?....... ok. Life is just a mess right now because of the pandemic and the quarantine and much more things......... going on...............

    • @thehaloscrolls391
      @thehaloscrolls391 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@grimlock8155 @Frank Welker why do I feel that one of you is actually the real deal here

  • @robbietheking69
    @robbietheking69 5 ปีที่แล้ว +133

    "be strong enough to be gentle"
    that's optimus prime
    fantastic story

    • @LarryMoonlink3892
      @LarryMoonlink3892 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Welp. Nice.
      *I am in pain because I am somehow pregnant with Frank Welker's child and yet I am dating Frank Welker....*

  • @blackcatbunchie
    @blackcatbunchie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Hearing this story always makes me feel a bit teary eyed and emotional. Love Peter Cullen's work, and how he constructed a great character from his own personal life lessons and love

  • @onlyawesomely1622
    @onlyawesomely1622 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6584

    Peter Cullen honestly never created the voice of Optimus Prime.
    *He was born with it.*

    • @Juicymoosie
      @Juicymoosie 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Piaop Lastoni He created the voice.

    • @GothKaida
      @GothKaida 6 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      it was a voice forged in fire peter had the privilege to light the flames

    • @Lonarix1
      @Lonarix1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      JustYourAverageKirill same!!! Lmao

    • @discodoctor4786
      @discodoctor4786 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Just imagine baby with Optimus Prime voice :D

    • @desty5238
      @desty5238 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I was so gonna riot until I saw the second part

  • @keitha.9922
    @keitha.9922 4 ปีที่แล้ว +185

    That voice of Optimus Prime is the voice that I heard as a child growing up in the 80s watching Transformers cartoon. Thank you sir for being a part of my childhood 😉😊

  • @EvonneLindiwe
    @EvonneLindiwe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +138

    The Gravitas in his Voice, and tempered authority truly embodies who Optimus Prime is as a character. Strong enough to be gentle. Thank you Mr. Cullen, and your brother Larry for that insight he gave.
    🙌🏿❤️🥲

  • @realairlot
    @realairlot 2 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    Honestly I can’t imagine Optimus prime as anybody else. His voice is just so powerful on screen, great job legend!

  • @YaoiScene
    @YaoiScene 4 ปีที่แล้ว +174

    When I am old and gray and can't remember the names of my children, I will remember Optimus Prime

    • @ironhideg1735
      @ironhideg1735 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yo. That'd be interesting!

    • @siddharthkorukonda7662
      @siddharthkorukonda7662 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      indeed

    • @AZ-rg3rf
      @AZ-rg3rf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      So you gonna call your kids Optimus 1, Optimus 2, Optimus the 3rd?

  • @TSO_Persian
    @TSO_Persian 4 ปีที่แล้ว +164

    If only him and Frank Welker were in the same room, I’d have asked them to say “One shall stand.... AND ONE SHALL FALL”

  • @kosakukawajiri5007
    @kosakukawajiri5007 6 ปีที่แล้ว +455

    This guy is legendary. He himself could make a show with just Ironhide and Optimus that would be cool.

  • @anneD5566
    @anneD5566 2 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    i love the fact Mr. Peter did an impression of his brother Larry as he was a strong figure of Optimum Prime's character. So much admiration from a sibling

    • @acedelta12
      @acedelta12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      His Larry sounds like his Optimus Prime!

  • @BOBMAN1980
    @BOBMAN1980 4 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    The Marine in me--who still has his original G1 Optimus Prime, and who still gets teary-eyed at end of the "Return of Optimus Prime"--Approves.

  • @actionmaniac5690
    @actionmaniac5690 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    I literally came back in 2021 just hear him say
    "MY NAME IS OPTIMUS PRIME"

  • @adrian_j_jones
    @adrian_j_jones 5 ปีที่แล้ว +340

    That first "I am Optimus Prime" voice proves his brother, Larry was right. It sounded ridiculous being too 'Hollywood'.

    • @LarryMoonlink3892
      @LarryMoonlink3892 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      True... *bangs my head into the wall*

    • @GeekedOutNeckbeard
      @GeekedOutNeckbeard 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I bet when he did that voice, even the ones who were scouting for voices just felt a shiver up their spine and knew at that moment he would be Optimus and didn't need any other auditions.
      There's just no way Optimus can be anything other than gentle, yet powerful

    • @Rafael-qd3yq
      @Rafael-qd3yq 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It sounds like Ironhide

  • @SoorajIsTheMan
    @SoorajIsTheMan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    It gives me chills when he calls out those lines.

  • @718jef
    @718jef 6 ปีที่แล้ว +194

    This just hit me in the feels. Strong enough to be gentle... Impersoning his big brother... My childhood just got so much more meaningful.

  • @aaron4092
    @aaron4092 4 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    Grew up with that voice. Very special to me.

  • @Trainman3985
    @Trainman3985 5 ปีที่แล้ว +194

    “My name is Optimus prime” *Feels my heart worm and my eyes cry happy tears*

    • @LarryMoonlink3892
      @LarryMoonlink3892 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Suddenly, my brother jumped on me and knocked me into his bed and he just stared into my eyes like as if he was trying to analyze my face. I kinda felt awkward and I pushed him away gently..... *this happened very very eariler today.*

  • @justaplayer7560
    @justaplayer7560 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Peter Cullen will never be forgotten and his works of art will be watched and appreciated for centuries to come

  • @ourownmasterso2m175
    @ourownmasterso2m175 5 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    I still feel like Mr Cullen doesn’t realize how famous he is. He is such a humble soul and you can tell that even at his age; he is still having fun with what he does! Amazing talent 🔥 🙏🏽

  • @nicolasgoldring7128
    @nicolasgoldring7128 6 ปีที่แล้ว +163

    2:30: Wow. Peter Cullen IS Optimus Prime. No other voice actor can match his iconic voice. This role is specifically meant for this.

    • @vovin8132
      @vovin8132 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gary Chalk? I grew up during the Beast Wars days

    • @drx06
      @drx06 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sam Elliott

    • @officialcocacola8681
      @officialcocacola8681 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      the voice actor of Master cheif has a pretty iconic voice too

  • @zeratul7975
    @zeratul7975 5 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    "My name is Optimus Prime"
    GOOSEBUMPS!!!

  • @crazyhercules9442
    @crazyhercules9442 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Peter Cullen is such a treasure.
    It’s going to hurt me so much when he inevitably leaves this world😞

  • @Daydreamer_394
    @Daydreamer_394 6 ปีที่แล้ว +311

    He is such a gentle guy! Even when he laughs , he is so calm! I have a lot of respect for him 👍👍👍

  • @rbaz9454
    @rbaz9454 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1112

    I got a "The Predator" ad before watching this 😂

  • @animeavenger8937
    @animeavenger8937 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    His optimus prime voice is so perfect I could listen to it all day

  • @mrbagang5061
    @mrbagang5061 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    2:03 "Be strong enough to be gentle"..Wow!! That hit hard.

  • @Artisan1979
    @Artisan1979 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    “Be strong enough to be gentle.” Admittedly, as of late, I’ve made the mistake of doing the exact opposite. Inspire our best intentions. But hearing this again after a year from last time I’ve heard it, I’ll do my best to follow it. Thank you Peter. Thank you for showing me how to be a real hero. And I’ll do my best to follow that wisdom imparted from your brother. Thank you both for your service. And thank you Peter Optimus prime

  • @DaKidd023
    @DaKidd023 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Still get goosebumps hearing him voice Optimus.

  • @bat508
    @bat508 6 ปีที่แล้ว +758

    We've already lost Stan the Man...the day we lose Peter Cullen...I think the entire nerd world will implode from tears. That would be the end of a generation. I personally, am dreading that day. Prime reminds me of my Father.

    • @thefourthchairman4151
      @thefourthchairman4151 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      even the real cybertronians will come to earth and pay their tributes

    • @roguesignal12
      @roguesignal12 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      I don’t have a dad, but I’ve always looked up to Prime like one

    • @firayaQ7
      @firayaQ7 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@roguesignal12 And we all cried when that scene arrived. He would always set things right somehow, but seeing him in his final moments like that was heartbreaking.
      You're right, Optimus Prime is a great father figure

    • @rangopistacho6928
      @rangopistacho6928 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      im sure he will live long they say he has spent most of his life healthy hell probably live for another 10 to 15 years before he dies all we gotta hope he does not get cancer

    • @carlosesquivel1651
      @carlosesquivel1651 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Even if he does inevitably pass, he shall be one with the allspark

  • @daimionhollins528
    @daimionhollins528 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Iconic as ever!
    There'll never be a voice actor to do Optimus Prime nor Ironhide's voice like the Legendary Peter Cullen.

  • @zerrierslizer1
    @zerrierslizer1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    i met this man one time when i went on vacation to New York and i met him in the park randomly, and i was talking like, NONSTOP about the Transformers movie which had JUST been released at the time and he came up behind me when i was talking abouty Optimus Prime and he just said "did someone call me?" with that voice and i almost shit myself!! i asked him "how did you do that voice??" and he told me this exact story. it still warms my herat today as i hear it.

  • @navajocapi
    @navajocapi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    He IS the optimus prime character. Thats why it “fits” perfectly.

  • @amitsaklani8814
    @amitsaklani8814 6 ปีที่แล้ว +168

    I got goosebumps when he said my name is optimus prime played it again n again same reaction

    • @drshwetanksingh1611
      @drshwetanksingh1611 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I know right!!!!!!! I love him and optimus

    • @amitsaklani8814
      @amitsaklani8814 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      He and optimus is one there is no optimus without him

  • @Jaycayo
    @Jaycayo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Years later and this still gives me goosebumps, talk about legacy!!! 🙌🏾