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Franklin Wendell "Frank" Welker (born March 12, 1946) is an American actor, who for most of his career has specialized as a voice actor.
Welker was born in Denver, Colorado, on March 12, 1946. He then moved to California and attended Santa Monica College in Santa Monica, California, where he majored in Theatrical Arts. In 1966, he received honors for his performance as the Cowardly Lion in the college's theater production of The Wizard of Oz. During his transition between college and his voice acting career, his first voice-over role was in a commercial for Friskies dog food. The producer's girlfriend informed him of auditioning for Hanna-Barbera during the casting of Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! where he initially auditioned for the title character but instead won the role of Fred Jones.
Welker's first on-camera film role was as a college kid from Rutgers University who befriends Elvis Presley in The Trouble with Girls (1969). His next film role was in the Disney film The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes (1969), which starred Kurt Russell. He later co-starred with Don Knotts in Universal's How to Frame a Figg (1971). Welker also appeared in Now You See Him, Now You Don't (1972) and Dirty Little Billy (1972).
Rhode Island (i/ˌroʊdˈaɪlənd/, officially the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, is a state in the New England region of the United States. Rhode Island is the smallest in area, the eighth least populous, and the second most densely populated (behind New Jersey) of the 50 U.S. states; its official name is also the longest of any state in the Union. Rhode Island is bordered by Connecticut to the west, Massachusetts to the north and east, and the Atlantic Ocean (via Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound) to the south.
On May 4, 1776, Rhode Island became the first of the Thirteen Colonies to renounce its allegiance to the British Crown, and later, was the fourth to ratify—February 9, 1778—the Articles of Confederation between the newly sovereign states. It boycotted the 1787 convention that drew up the United States Constitution, and initially refused to ratify it. On May 29, 1790, Rhode Island became the thirteenth and last state to ratify the Constitution.
Peter Claver Cullen (born July 28, 1941) is a Canadian voice actor. He is best known as the original voice of Optimus Prime (as well as Ironhide) in the original 1980s Transformers animated series, and most other appearances, as well, and Eeyore in the Winnie-the-Pooh franchise. He also voiced Monterey Jack in Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers from season one through some of season two. Starting in 2007, Peter Cullen has reprised his role as Optimus Prime in related Transformers media, starting with the first live-action film.
Cullen was born on July 28, 1941 in Montreal, Quebec to Henry L. and Muriel (née McCann) Cullen. He has three siblings: Michaela (Mrs. Tomlinson), Sonny, and Larry. Cullen attended Regiopolis-Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School. He is a member of the first graduating class of the National Theatre School of Canada, which 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.
Optimus Prime (formerly Orion Pax) is a fictional character from the Transformers franchise. Optimus Prime is consistently depicted as having strong moral character, excellent leadership, and sound decision-making skills, and possesses brilliant military tactics, powerful martial arts, and advanced alien weaponry. Optimus Prime has a strong sense of honor and justice, being dedicated to building peaceful and mutually beneficial co-existence with humans, the protection of life and liberty of all sentient species.
As the current Matrix of Leadership bearer, Optimus Prime is the de facto leader of the Autobots, a faction of a transforming species of synthetic intelligence from the planet Cybertron. The Autobots are constantly waging civil war against a rival faction of transforming robots called Decepticons. According to Bob Budiansky, co-writer of the Transformers series, Dennis O'Neil was responsible for his name.
Rhode Island Comic Con (RICC) is an three day comic convention held during November at the Rhode Island Convention Center and Dunkin' Donuts Center in Providence, Rhode Island. The convention was Rhode Island's first Comic Con.
The convention typically offers artists, celebrity guests, cars, comic book authors, a costume contest, gaming, kids-con, professional wrestlers, vendors, video game tournaments, and voice artists. In 2013, the convention also hosted several wedding ceremonies.
Rhode Island Comic Con held its first event in 2012 at the Rhode Island Convention Center and took two years to prepare.David Anders, Anthony Michael Hall, Madison Lintz, Jett Lucas, Nichelle Nichols, Chanel Ryan, and Raphael Sbarge could not make it to the 2013 convention due to the 2013 Los Angeles International Airport shooting. A Halloween party was held on Friday before the convention in 2014. The fire marshal shutdown RICC temporarily on Saturday due to over capacity caused by poor attendance flow. Rhode Island Convention Center has a maximum occupancy of 17,000 and attendance at the time of shutdown was over 20,000. It was the first time in Rhode Island Convention Center history a shutdown due to over capacity occurred. An estimated 1,500 or more attendees were unable to enter the convention. Many were attendees who left the convention but could not re-enter. The attendees in line suffered from poor weather conditions and chants for refunds began. Attendees were later allowed to enter in small groups (100 people) or could exchange tickets for Sunday. Refunds were later issued for attendees who purchased tickets but could not enter the convention. Crowding was also caused by the convention's 50 percent growth, not using all available space, and the convention center not being prepared for attendees to stay so long. Sunday did not experience the same levels of crowding and ticket sales were capped.
Visit us online: www.SaturdayMorningRewind.com Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/saturdaymorningrewind Of course I didn't get every single character he has ever voiced... we don't have 50 hours to spend watching a video. But I didn't compile a few (80+) of my favorites. I hope you enjoy...
Help as get 300.000 subscribers https://goo.gl/wqrHvV More Transformers Voice Compares https://goo.gl/krJrxY More Transformers Fan Art https://goo.gl/4w4zoU This are only the movie voices, let me know if you like it so i will make tv show and video game version . Optimus Prime 1986 to 2017 Voice Compare https://youtu.be/MKcd2TD_42E Transformers Playlist https://goo.gl/G1W9Z8 Subscribe to our channel https://goo.gl/wqrHvV
Note: The songs and videos are not mine, credit for them should go to the owners
Transformers Experience Created by Nicholas Cooper and Richard Sears Script by John Barber
"Transformers: The Last Knight" held its star-studded premiere in Chicago on June 20, 2017. On the red carpet, Adam Fendelman of HollywoodChicago.com asked voice artist Frank Welker to jump into character to voice Decepticons including Megatron and Soundwave. The film, which opened on June 21, 2017, stars Mark Wahlberg, Anthony Hopkins, Josh Duhamel, Laura Haddock and Stanley Tucci from director Michael Bay. CREDITS: Interview and edited by: Adam Fendelman, Publisher, HollywoodChicago.com Filmed by: Jeff Doles, 238 Studios
Visit http://www.InsideTheMagic.net for more about Transformers: The Ride 3D! On June 20, 2013, Universal Orlando rolled out the red carpet to celebrate the grand opening of Transformers: The Ride 3D with voice actors Peter Cullen (Optimus Prime) and Frank Welker (Megatron), who each offered their famous voices and insight into their longtime roles.
Full video of the Transformers Unmasked panel at Rhode Island Comic Con 2015. Legendary voice actors Frank Welker (Megatron) and Peter Cullen (Optimus Prime) discuss their work on Transformers, and their respective voice-over careers. This video was taken at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, Rhode Island on November 7, 2015. Visit VoiceChasers.com to learn more about... FRANK WELKER: http://voiceact.rs/frank-welker PETER CULLEN: http://voiceact.rs/peter-cullen More videos from Rhode Island Comic Con 2015: http://voiceact.rs/RICC2015-Videos Photos from the Rhode Islando Comic Con 2015: http://voiceact.rs/RICC2015-Photos VOICE CHASERS celebrates voice actors and the craft of voice-over. For more voice-over industry news and voice actor interviews, as well as access to o...
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Frank Welker doing what he does best Rhode Island Comic-con 2015
Full video of the Transformers Unmasked panel at Rhode Island Comic Con 2015. Legendary voice actors Frank Welker (Megatron) and Peter Cullen (Optimus Prime) discuss their work on Transformers, and their respective voice-over careers. This video was taken at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, Rhode Island on November 7, 2015. Visit VoiceChasers.com to learn more about... FRANK WELKER: http://voiceact.rs/frank-welker PETER CULLEN: http://voiceact.rs/peter-cullen More videos from Rhode Island Comic Con 2015: http://voiceact.rs/RICC2015-Videos Photos from the Rhode Islando Comic Con 2015: http://voiceact.rs/RICC2015-Photos VOICE CHASERS celebrates voice actors and the craft of voice-over. For more voice-over industry news and voice actor interviews, as well as access to o...
VOICES of LEGEND: FRANK WELKER (VO101) BotCon 2015 Frank Welker is the greatest living voice actor in the business today. He's been voicing cartoon characters, animals, birds and creatures for over 40 years. He's Fred, Scooby, Garfield, Megatron & thousands of other characters. MORE VO101 http://bit.ly/1H9vcVU MORE TRANSFORMERS http://bit.ly/1N1yjxs
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The legendary actor Frank Welker has provided voices for everything from Scooby-Doo to Transformers to The Real Ghostbusters and many Disney films and shows. Frank has also performed many vocal effects for films like "Species" and "Raiders of the Lost Ark". Many thanks to the TFCON staff for booking him and thanks to Frank for coming to Canada!
This video was taken on my mom's iPhone 6. It starts a bit late after Peter was introduced, but that's all that was missed. I was very excited to finally meet these two amazing men in person!!! and yes, I am Megan. PETER CULLEN CALLED ME OUT BY NAME OMG!!! I will add the link to the artwork Peter's talking about whenever I find it on my deivantART account. here it is: http://pre06.deviantart.net/37a5/th/pre/i/2015/221/8/a/autographed_photo_____by_ninja_formersjunkie-d9501ju.jpg It was such a HUGE honor meeting them in person!!! I even got a photo with Mr. Cullen and his autograph! I was so shaky the whole time. And throughout the panel I was shouting things out along with everyone else. Anyhow, I hope you enjoy this as much as I did!!! Feel free to comment!!! the events in the vid...
Frank Welker made his first convention appearance at Botcon 2015. He was warm and gracious, every ounce the professional. Golden Ticket holders got front row seats, so this is the best view that you'll get! Enjoy!
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Transformers The Last Knight, Megatron and his origins have finally been revealed. Join me as I reveal his epic history. What's up you guys? My name is RBG and welcome to my new video segment, Transformers Movie Universe History. In a previous episode did a video covering the origins of Optimus Prime and to my surprise that upload got a huge response. As mentioned in the last episode I myself am well aware of the hate the Bay films receive and have to agree that most of it is warranted. But I wanna take you guys on a journey and show you some of the positives this universe has to offer because if we're gonna be honest there are certain characters in the films that don't get their just due. Just a heads up if you haven't seen the movies or read the comic book material used in this video, it...
Full video of the Transformers Unmasked panel at Rhode Island Comic Con 2015. Legendary voice actors Frank Welker (Megatron) and Peter Cullen (Optimus Prime) discuss their work on Transformers, and their respective voice-over careers. This video was taken at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, Rhode Island on November 7, 2015. Visit VoiceChasers.com to learn more about... FRANK WELKER: http://voiceact.rs/frank-welker PETER CULLEN: http://voiceact.rs/peter-cullen More videos from Rhode Island Comic Con 2015: http://voiceact.rs/RICC2015-Videos Photos from the Rhode Islando Comic Con 2015: http://voiceact.rs/RICC2015-Photos VOICE CHASERS celebrates voice actors and the craft of voice-over. For more voice-over industry news and voice actor interviews, as well as access to o...
The man, the legend, the voice of Fred Jones and Scoobs - Mr Frank Welker!!!
Visit us online: www.SaturdayMorningRewind.com Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/saturdaymorningrewind Of course I didn't get every single character he has ever voiced... we don't have 50 hours to spend watching a video. But I didn't compile a few (80+) of my favorites. I hope you enjoy...
A short interview with Peter Cullen (Optimus Prime) and Frank Welker (Megatron) about Transformers The Game. www.transformersgame.com
Special Message from Megatron and Interview with Frank Welker on the red carpet at the Grand Opening of Transformers the Ride-3D. Universal Studios Florida June 20, 2013.
VOICES of LEGEND: FRANK WELKER (VO101) BotCon 2015 Frank Welker is the greatest living voice actor in the business today. He's been voicing cartoon characters, animals, birds and creatures for over 40 years. He's Fred, Scooby, Garfield, Megatron & thousands of other characters. MORE VO101 http://bit.ly/1H9vcVU MORE TRANSFORMERS http://bit.ly/1N1yjxs
Visit http://www.InsideTheMagic.net for more about Transformers: The Ride 3D! On June 20, 2013, Universal Orlando rolled out the red carpet to celebrate the grand opening of Transformers: The Ride 3D with voice actors Peter Cullen (Optimus Prime) and Frank Welker (Megatron), who each offered their famous voices and insight into their longtime roles.
Jafar - Jonathan Freeman Ariel - Jodi Benson Jack Skellington - Danny Elfmann Elsa - Idina Menzel Aladdin - Brad Kane Jasmine - Lea Salonga Mulan - Lea Salonga Belle - Paige O Hara Rapunzel - Mandy Moore Flynn Rider - Zachary Levi Anna Kristen - Bell Pocahontas - Judy Kuhn Tiana - Anika Noni Rose Snow White - Adriana Caselotti Prince - Harry Stockwell Cinderella - Ilene Woods Sleeping Beauty - Mary Costa Simba - Jason Weaver Zazu - Rowan Atkinson Thomas O Malley - Phill Harris Balu - Phil Harris Scar - Jim Cummings and Jeremy Irons Ed - Jim Cummings Powhatan - Jim cummings Kaa - Jim Cummings Ray - Jim Cummings Peter Pan - Bobby Discroll Wendy - Kathryn Beaumont Alice - Kathryn Beaumont Lady - Barbara Luddy Merryweather - Barbara Luddy Abu - Frank Welker Rajah - Frank Welker Cave of wonde...
Note: The songs and videos are not mine, credit for them should go to the owners
"Transformers: The Last Knight" held its star-studded premiere in Chicago on June 20, 2017. On the red carpet, Adam Fendelman of HollywoodChicago.com asked voice artist Frank Welker to jump into character to voice Decepticons including Megatron and Soundwave. The film, which opened on June 21, 2017, stars Mark Wahlberg, Anthony Hopkins, Josh Duhamel, Laura Haddock and Stanley Tucci from director Michael Bay. CREDITS: Interview and edited by: Adam Fendelman, Publisher, HollywoodChicago.com Filmed by: Jeff Doles, 238 Studios
Visit us online: www.SaturdayMorningRewind.com Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/saturdaymorningrewind Of course I didn't get every single character he has ever voiced... we don't have 50 hours to spend watching a video. But I didn't compile a few (80+) of my favorites. I hope you enjoy...
Help as get 300.000 subscribers https://goo.gl/wqrHvV More Transformers Voice Compares https://goo.gl/krJrxY More Transformers Fan Art https://goo.gl/4w4zoU This are only the movie voices, let me know if you like it so i will make tv show and video game version . Optimus Prime 1986 to 2017 Voice Compare https://youtu.be/MKcd2TD_42E Transformers Playlist https://goo.gl/G1W9Z8 Subscribe to our channel https://goo.gl/wqrHvV
Note: The songs and videos are not mine, credit for them should go to the owners
Transformers Experience Created by Nicholas Cooper and Richard Sears Script by John Barber
"Transformers: The Last Knight" held its star-studded premiere in Chicago on June 20, 2017. On the red carpet, Adam Fendelman of HollywoodChicago.com asked voice artist Frank Welker to jump into character to voice Decepticons including Megatron and Soundwave. The film, which opened on June 21, 2017, stars Mark Wahlberg, Anthony Hopkins, Josh Duhamel, Laura Haddock and Stanley Tucci from director Michael Bay. CREDITS: Interview and edited by: Adam Fendelman, Publisher, HollywoodChicago.com Filmed by: Jeff Doles, 238 Studios
Visit http://www.InsideTheMagic.net for more about Transformers: The Ride 3D! On June 20, 2013, Universal Orlando rolled out the red carpet to celebrate the grand opening of Transformers: The Ride 3D with voice actors Peter Cullen (Optimus Prime) and Frank Welker (Megatron), who each offered their famous voices and insight into their longtime roles.
Full video of the Transformers Unmasked panel at Rhode Island Comic Con 2015. Legendary voice actors Frank Welker (Megatron) and Peter Cullen (Optimus Prime) discuss their work on Transformers, and their respective voice-over careers. This video was taken at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, Rhode Island on November 7, 2015. Visit VoiceChasers.com to learn more about... FRANK WELKER: http://voiceact.rs/frank-welker PETER CULLEN: http://voiceact.rs/peter-cullen More videos from Rhode Island Comic Con 2015: http://voiceact.rs/RICC2015-Videos Photos from the Rhode Islando Comic Con 2015: http://voiceact.rs/RICC2015-Photos VOICE CHASERS celebrates voice actors and the craft of voice-over. For more voice-over industry news and voice actor interviews, as well as access to o...
ROOOOAAAAR! http://pridelands.eu/
Frank Welker doing what he does best Rhode Island Comic-con 2015
Full video of the Transformers Unmasked panel at Rhode Island Comic Con 2015. Legendary voice actors Frank Welker (Megatron) and Peter Cullen (Optimus Prime) discuss their work on Transformers, and their respective voice-over careers. This video was taken at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, Rhode Island on November 7, 2015. Visit VoiceChasers.com to learn more about... FRANK WELKER: http://voiceact.rs/frank-welker PETER CULLEN: http://voiceact.rs/peter-cullen More videos from Rhode Island Comic Con 2015: http://voiceact.rs/RICC2015-Videos Photos from the Rhode Islando Comic Con 2015: http://voiceact.rs/RICC2015-Photos VOICE CHASERS celebrates voice actors and the craft of voice-over. For more voice-over industry news and voice actor interviews, as well as access to o...
VOICES of LEGEND: FRANK WELKER (VO101) BotCon 2015 Frank Welker is the greatest living voice actor in the business today. He's been voicing cartoon characters, animals, birds and creatures for over 40 years. He's Fred, Scooby, Garfield, Megatron & thousands of other characters. MORE VO101 http://bit.ly/1H9vcVU MORE TRANSFORMERS http://bit.ly/1N1yjxs
http://www.imasportsphile.com
The legendary actor Frank Welker has provided voices for everything from Scooby-Doo to Transformers to The Real Ghostbusters and many Disney films and shows. Frank has also performed many vocal effects for films like "Species" and "Raiders of the Lost Ark". Many thanks to the TFCON staff for booking him and thanks to Frank for coming to Canada!
This video was taken on my mom's iPhone 6. It starts a bit late after Peter was introduced, but that's all that was missed. I was very excited to finally meet these two amazing men in person!!! and yes, I am Megan. PETER CULLEN CALLED ME OUT BY NAME OMG!!! I will add the link to the artwork Peter's talking about whenever I find it on my deivantART account. here it is: http://pre06.deviantart.net/37a5/th/pre/i/2015/221/8/a/autographed_photo_____by_ninja_formersjunkie-d9501ju.jpg It was such a HUGE honor meeting them in person!!! I even got a photo with Mr. Cullen and his autograph! I was so shaky the whole time. And throughout the panel I was shouting things out along with everyone else. Anyhow, I hope you enjoy this as much as I did!!! Feel free to comment!!! the events in the vid...
Frank Welker made his first convention appearance at Botcon 2015. He was warm and gracious, every ounce the professional. Golden Ticket holders got front row seats, so this is the best view that you'll get! Enjoy!
I created this video with the YouTube Video Editor (http://www.youtube.com/editor)
Transformers The Last Knight, Megatron and his origins have finally been revealed. Join me as I reveal his epic history. What's up you guys? My name is RBG and welcome to my new video segment, Transformers Movie Universe History. In a previous episode did a video covering the origins of Optimus Prime and to my surprise that upload got a huge response. As mentioned in the last episode I myself am well aware of the hate the Bay films receive and have to agree that most of it is warranted. But I wanna take you guys on a journey and show you some of the positives this universe has to offer because if we're gonna be honest there are certain characters in the films that don't get their just due. Just a heads up if you haven't seen the movies or read the comic book material used in this video, it...