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Peter Renaday (September 6, 1935 – September 8, 2024)[1] was an American character actor and voice artist, during a career spanning some six decades he appeared in 200 TV and film roles, as well as worked in radio and stage, and voicing numerous animated films and video games and making appearances at several theme parks. He is best known for providing the voice of Splinter (often referred to as Master Splinter or Sensei) in the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animated television series, as well as voicing Abraham Lincoln in The Hall of Presidents and Henry and Max in Country Bear Jamboree at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World.
Peter Renaday | |
|---|---|
| Born | Pierre Laurent Renoudet September 6, 1935 New Iberia, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | September 8, 2024 (aged 89) Burbank, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, voice artist |
| Years active | 1965–2019[1] |
| Spouse |
Florence June Renoudet (nee Daniel)
(m. 1979; died 2011) |
Biography
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Renaday was born as Pierre Laurent Renoudet in New Iberia, Louisiana, on September 6, 1935.[2][3]
He made his acting debut in 1965 in television series Combat!, and in the 1980s, Renaday was cast in the first animated television adaptation of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles as Splinter, a large mutant rat, who serves as the sensei (mentor) and ninjitsu and martial arts trainer of the eponymous turtles from 1987 until the show's finale in 1996.
Renaday was married to Florence "Flo" June Daniel from 1979 until her death on February 18, 2011. She worked as a secretary in the music department of the Walt Disney Studios for 35 years, including as executive secretary to two heads of the department.[4][5] A coloratura soprano, she was also featured as a vocalist on "The Sounds of Christmas" produced by Disneyland Records in 1973, alongside her husband.[6][7]
Renaday died at his home in Burbank, California on September 8, 2024, aged 89; his death appeared to be from natural causes.[8]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Lt. Robin Crusoe, U.S.N. | Pilot | |
| 1968 | The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band | Dakota Townsman | Uncredited |
| The Love Bug | Policeman on Bridge | ||
| 1969 | The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes | Lt. Hannah | |
| 1970 | The Aristocats | French Milkman, La Petit Cafe cook, Truck Mover (voice) | Uncredited |
| 1971 | The Barefoot Executive | Policeman #1 | |
| The Million Dollar Duck | Mr. Beckert | ||
| 1972 | The Adventures of Pinocchio | Tuna Fish (voice) | English version, uncredited |
| Michael O'Hara the Fourth | Stan | Television film | |
| 1973 | Mystery in Dracula's Castle | Detective | |
| 1974 | The Whiz Kid and the Mystery at Riverton | Reporter | |
| 1975 | The Strongest Man in the World | ||
| 1976 | The Shaggy D.A. | Roller Derby Ticket Taker | Uncredited |
| 1977 | The Rescuers | American Delegate (voice) | |
| 1978 | The Cat from Outer Space | Bailiff | |
| 1979 | The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again | Fort Jailer | |
| 1980 | The Last Flight of Noah's Ark | Irate Pilot | |
| 1981 | The Devil and Max Devlin | Studio Engineer | |
| Murder in Texas | Funeral Director | Television film | |
| 1984 | The River Rat | Cajun Doctor | |
| 1985 | The Black Cauldron | Horned King's Henchman (voice)[9] | |
| 1987 | Ultraman: The Adventure Begins | Cajun, Paramedic (voice) | Television film |
| 1992 | Bebe's Kids | Announcer, Abraham Lincoln, Impericon, Tommy Toad (voice)[9] | |
| 1993 | T'was the Day Before Christmas | Lester (voice) | Television film; uncredited |
| 1996 | The Hunchback of Notre Dame | Frollo's Soldiers (voice) | |
| 1997 | Cats Don't Dance | Narrator (voice) | |
| 1998 | Antz | Soldier Ants (voice) | |
| The Odd Couple II | Justice of the Peace | ||
| Mulan | Hun Army (voice) | ||
| 1999 | The Prince of Egypt | Ramesses's Soldiers (voice) | |
| Scooby-Doo! and the Witch's Ghost | Mr. McKnight (voice)[9] | Direct-to-video | |
| 2000 | The Road to El Dorado | Cortes's Guards (voice) | |
| 2001 | Shrek | Lord Farquaad's Guards (voice) | |
| 2005 | Madagascar | Crowd Member (voice) | |
| 2005 | Tugger: The Jeep 4x4 Who Wanted to Fly | Pa Pump (voice)[9] | |
| Black Dawn | Richard Turpin |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Combat! | Louis | Episode: "The Tree of Moray" |
| 1983 | Dallas | Rigsby | Episode: "Barbecue Four" |
| 1984–1985 | Kidd Video | Master Blaster (voice) | [9] |
| 1985 | G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero | Dr. Marsh, Amen-Ra (voice) | Episode: "The Gods Below" |
| 1985–1986 | The Transformers | Grapple (voice) Lord Chumley (voice) |
8 episodes 1 episode |
| 1986 | Defenders of the Earth | Mandrake the Magician (voice) | |
| 1987–1996 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | Splinter/Hamato Yoshi (voice) Vernon Fenwick (voice) Leatherhead (voice) Various other roles (voice) |
Main role Recurring role, from Season 2 on Substituted Recurring |
| 1990 | TaleSpin | William Stansbury (voice) | Episode: "Her Chance to Dream" |
| 1991 | Darkwing Duck | Derek Blunt (voice) | Episode: "In Like Blunt" |
| 1992 | Batman: The Animated Series | Second Longshoreman (voice) | Episode: "Terror in the Sky"[9] |
| 1993 | Animaniacs | Abraham Lincoln, Bailiff (voice) | 2 episodes[9] |
| 1994 | Aladdin | Man (voice) | Episode: "Getting the Bugs Out" |
| Gargoyles | Subway Facility Commander, Fortress Captain, Father | 3 episodes[9] | |
| 1995 | Phantom 2040 | The Spectacular Steele (voice) | Episode: "The Magician" |
| Iron Man | Howard Stark (voice) | Episode: "Not Far from the Tree"[9] | |
| 1995–1999 | The Sylvester & Tweety Mysteries | Louie Z. Anna, Auctioneer, Announcer (voice) | 3 episodes[9] |
| 1996 | The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest | Kane, High Lama (voice) | 2 episodes |
| 1997 | Nothing Sacred | Director | Episode: "Spirit and Substance" |
| 1997–1998 | Superman: The Animated Series | Captain, Clerk, News Anchor (voice) | 4 episodes[9] |
| 1998 | The New Batman Adventures | Auctioneer (voice) | Episode: "The Demon Within"[9] |
| 2001 | Godzilla: The Series | Georges (voice) | Episode: "The Ballad of Gens Du Marais" |
| 2001–2005 | The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy | Abraham Lincoln, various voices (voice) | 9 episodes |
| 2002 | Samurai Jack | Priest, Tan Zang (voice) | 2 episodes[9] |
| 2003 | Angel | The Beast's Master | 2 episodes[9] |
| 2003–2004 | Evil Con Carne | Abraham Lincoln (voice) | 3 episodes |
| 2010–2011 | Batman: The Brave and the Bold | Uncle Sam, Abraham Lincoln (voice) | 2 episodes[9] |
| 2011 | Ben 10: Ultimate Alien | Sir George (voice) | 5 episodes[9] |
Video games
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Outlaws | Chief Two Feathers, Cowboy #1[9] | |
| 1999 | Revenant | Lord Tendrik[9] | |
| 2001 | Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty | Richard Ames[9] | |
| 2004 | Viewtiful Joe 2 | Dr. Cranken[9] | |
| 2005 | Shadow of Rome | Cicero[9] | |
| From Russia with Love | M[9] | ||
| The Matrix: Path of Neo | Key Maker, Architect, Police[9] | ||
| 2006 | Dead Rising | Sean Keanan[9] | |
| Marvel: Ultimate Alliance | Odin, Namor[9] | ||
| 2007 | Jeanne d'Arc | Richard[9] | |
| Assassin's Creed | Al-Mualim[9] | ||
| 2008 | Lost Odyssey | King Gohtza[9] | |
| Ninja Gaiden II | Dagra Dai[9] | ||
| 2009 | Dragon Age: Origins | Duncan[9] | |
| 2011 | Gears of War 3 | Adam Fenix[9] | |
| Assassin's Creed Revelations | Al-Mualim |
Audio drama
edit- Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi: Dark Lords of the Sith – Exar Kun
- Adventures in Odyssey – numerous characters (1994–2015)
Theme park attractions
edit- The Hall of Presidents – Abraham Lincoln
- Country Bear Jamboree – Henry the M.C., Max the Deer
- 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Submarine Voyage – Captain Nemo
- The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh – The Narrator (Magic Kingdom, Disneyland and Hong Kong Disneyland versions)
- Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover – Narrator (1994 to 2009)
- Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters - Space Ranger
Albums
edit- Mickey Mouse Splashdance – Mickey Mouse[10]
- Yankee Doodle Mickey – Mickey Mouse[11]
- The Story and Song of the Haunted Mansion – The Ghost Host (original voice, but replaced by Paul Frees in The Haunted Mansion attraction)
Toys
edit- The Talking Mickey Mouse – Mickey Mouse[12][13]
Shorts
edit- A Distant Thunder – Harold Shenson
- Cellar Doors – Frank
- Dad... Can I Borrow the Car? – Actor
- Obliteration – Doctor
- The Visitant – Narrator
Video
edit- Terrifying Tales – Additional voices
References
edit- ^ a b [https:/deadline.com/2024-peter-renaday-dead-1236083811/ "Peter Renaday Dies: Profific Voice Actor Behind 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Master Splinter was 89"].
{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help) - ^ Smith, Michelle (April 18, 2003). "The Fabulous Disney Babe: Pete Reneday - Part 1". The Laughing Place.
- ^ Hischak, Thomas S. (October 6, 2011). Disney Voice Actors: A Biographical Dictionary. McFarland. p. 176. ISBN 978-0-7864-8694-6. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
- ^ "2011 in Memoriam - D23". February 2, 2012.
- ^ "Florence June Daniel Renoudet - Los Angeles Times". Los Angeles Times. February 23, 2011.
- ^ Mouse Tracks: The Story of Walt Disney Records, Tim Hollis and Greg Ehrbar, University Press of Mississippi, Jackson, 2006, p. 134
- ^ "Disney's LOST "Mickey's Christmas Carol" Record Album |".
- ^ Stedman, Alex (September 10, 2024). "Peter Renaday, the Original Voice of Master Splinter in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Dies at 89". IGN. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae "Peter Renaday (visual voices guide)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved January 9, 2024. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its opening and/or closing credits and/or other reliable sources of information.
- ^ Character Records by Steve Burns – StartedByAMouse.com Features Section Archived 2015-03-09 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ A Disney Discography
- ^ "Talking Mickey Mouse Readalong Books and Cassettes". October 8, 2008. Retrieved April 30, 2016.
- ^ "The Talking Mickey Mouse Show Voice Credits".
External links
edit- Peter Renaday at IMDb
- Peter Renaday at Behind The Voice Actors
- Peter Renaday discography at Discogs
