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He has three siblings: Michaela, Sonny, and Larry. He is a member of the first graduating class of the National Theatre School of Canada, which he graduated in 1963. His brother, Larry Cullen, was a retired captain in the United States Marine Corps, and helped inspire the voice of Optimus Prime. Career 1960–1970
14 cze 2023 · In an interview with Collider, Cullen recounted the unconventional way his own brother, Larry Cullen, helped him land the role of Optimus Prime in the 1980s animated Transformers series. According to Cullen, he had asked his brother, a decorated captain in the Marine Corps, if he could borrow his car for the audition.
7 paź 2023 · Cullen's real influence was something more personal; his older brother, H.L. "Larry" Cullen. The older Cullen brother was a decorated Marine Corps captain and veteran of the Vietnam War...
25 lip 2023 · Peter Cullen has openly credited his brother Larry for helping him craft the voice of Optimus Prime, infusing the character with a sense of unwavering integrity and leadership. This brotherly bond and Larry’s influence played a pivotal role in shaping one of the most iconic characters in animation history.
12 paź 2023 · This episode was dedicated to Captain H. L. "Larry" Cullen, Peter Cullen's older brother, who served as a United States Marine in Vietnam and was the primary inspiration for Optimus Prime's voice.
19 lis 2015 · Peter Cullen talks about the advice his brother Larry gave to him before his audition for Optimus Prime. The feels!
8 cze 2024 · In 1984, Cullen created the voice of Optimus Prime by emulating the mannerisms of his older brother Larry, who had served in the United States Marine Corps in the Vietnam War. Specifically, he based Prime's voice and mannerisms upon Larry's calm, controlled and authoritative approach to serious situations. [3]
