"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!
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.
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
**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**
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).
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...
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.
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!
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😯😮💨
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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....🌹
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.
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.
"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.
Flipped back and forth between timelines for a more complete sentence. Absolutely amazing voice and depicts how wise and humble Optimus Prime sounds compared to Larry’s version.
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!
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. 🙌🏿❤️🥲
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
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..........................*
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.
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.
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
Never thought i would cry over the backstory of my favorite character in my childhood. Optimus Prime. Ever since i was 4 i have always loved transformers. But for some reason optimus has always been my favorite. The first transformers movie i watched was the one that came out in 2007, the same year i was born. From there my love for transformers grew. Im 15 now and still hold transformers near and dear to my heart. Many people say im childish for it but i dont let it get to me, ever. Its part of my life, and im not going to change that any time soon.
me too. i was born just a year before you, and i was lucky enough to have a dad that burned countless cds and had the largest catalog of 80's cartoons. i grew watching the OG Ghostbusters, GI Joe, Thundercats, He-Man... you name it. but the one that stuck with me ultimately was Transformers. My favorite was always Starscream because he shared a voice with another one my favorite characters, Cobra Commander. There was just some immense appeal to me about evil, kinda dumb, funny antagonists. Its probably why i also love Zim. But Optimus Prime... man. Even though he isn't real, his authoritative yet gentle voice has always riveted my heart. And of course, i have an extreme respect for his VA. Really gave me someone to look up to, as a child and even now.
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!
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.
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. 🥰
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.
Saying "I'm Optimus Prime!" is just being forceful and letting everyone know that he is strong. I did not feel the goosebumps from that; I only feel like I'm disappointed. But when he said, "My name is Optimus Prime," I felt the goosebumps, the chills, the calmness, and the reason for me to do good. That is the perfect voice tone for a leader who only wants peace. And Peter, you answered the question perfectly. Thank you.
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....
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.
Great guy! The softer tone was more stern and great than the loud voice full of fear. The actor who played Tony Soprano had this type of tone of voice. Low and yet powerful.
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
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
Ok. Ok. I just rewarded some old Toonami commercials and this voice is there. Didn't know it was him. From hearing it back as a kid in the 90s I've loved it ever since. His voice is pure gold.
"Be strong enough to be gentle." Damn that perfectly sums up Optimus Prime's voice. Peter Cullen was so good they gave him Ironhide's voice to do also.
"Be strong enough to be gentle." That advice impacted Peter's performance in a big way, because it encapsulates Optimus Prime. And it's something more people should learn. Thank you, Larry and Peter. For everything.
It's that moment when his voice softens, but still has all the strength behind it. You recognize Optimus Primes voice. My brain was like "woah hold on now"
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 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...............
@@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.
Oh my, I didn't really get the "Be strong enough to be gentle" until he did the "My name is Optimus Prime" in the b*dass way and then in the gentler tone, now I fully appreciate the gentleness of Optimus' voice and I think it fits his character so, SO well ❤️
I heard his story many times and I still get goose bumps. Growing up during that time optimus prime was my hero. Even in my 50s I'm still a kid at heart. Thank you, Peter Cullen, for the best childhood ever.
"My name is Optimus Prime..." Oh my LORD. Perfection. Absolute perfection. What a wonderful story. His voice is one from my childhood, and now the childhood of my son. Thank you for always being so wonderful Peter.
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
My mom and my brother seen Transformers when it's 1st came out. My brother loved it and my mom loves Optimus Prime because of Peter Cullen's voice. Cullen is such a legend, and he IS Optimus Prime.
"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.
