Peter Renaday facts for kids

Peter Renaday (born September 6, 1935 – died September 8, 2024) was an American actor and voice artist. He worked for over 60 years in TV, movies, radio, and even theme parks. You might know him best as the voice of Splinter from the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon. He also voiced famous characters like Abraham Lincoln at The Hall of Presidents and Henry and Max at Country Bear Jamboree in Walt Disney World.

About Peter Renaday

Peter Renaday was born as Pierre Laurent Renoudet in New Iberia, Louisiana, on September 6, 1935. He started acting in 1965 in a TV show called Combat!.

Becoming Master Splinter

In the 1980s, Peter Renaday got a super cool role: the voice of Splinter in the first Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon! Splinter is a big, wise mutant rat who teaches the turtles all about ninjitsu and martial arts. Peter voiced Splinter from 1987 until the show ended in 1996. He even voiced Splinter for parts of a live concert called TMNT: Coming Out of Their Shells in 1990.

His Family Life

Peter Renaday was married to Florence "Flo" June Daniel from 1979 until she passed away in 2011. Florence also worked at the Walt Disney Studios for 35 years! She was a secretary in the music department. She was also a talented singer and even sang on a Christmas album produced by Disneyland Records in 1973, alongside Peter.

Peter Renaday passed away at his home in Burbank, California, on September 8, 2024, when he was 89 years old.

Peter Renaday's Voice Roles

Peter Renaday had an amazing career using his voice for many different characters.

Voice Roles in Movies and TV Shows

He lent his voice to many animated movies and TV shows. Here are some you might recognize:

• The Aristocats (1970) – He voiced a French Milkman and a cook.
• The Rescuers (1977) – He was an American Delegate.
• The Black Cauldron (1985) – He voiced one of the Horned King's Henchmen.
• The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996) – He voiced Frollo's Soldiers.
• Mulan (1998) – He voiced Hun Army members.
• Scooby-Doo! and the Witch's Ghost (1999) – He was Mr. McKnight.
• Shrek (2001) – He voiced Lord Farquaad's Guards.
• Madagascar (2005) – He was a Crowd Member.

On TV, besides Splinter, he voiced characters in:

• The Transformers (1985-1986) – He voiced Grapple and Lord Chumley.
• Defenders of the Earth (1986) – He was Mandrake the Magician.
• Darkwing Duck (1991) – He voiced Derek Blunt.
• Batman: The Animated Series (1992) – He was a Longshoreman.
• Animaniacs (1993) – He voiced Abraham Lincoln and a Bailiff.
• Gargoyles (1994) – He voiced a Subway Facility Commander.
• Superman: The Animated Series (1997-1998) – He voiced a Captain and News Anchor.
• The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy (2001-2005) – He voiced Abraham Lincoln again!
• Samurai Jack (2002) – He voiced a Priest.
• Batman: The Brave and the Bold (2010-2011) – He voiced Uncle Sam and Abraham Lincoln.
• Ben 10: Ultimate Alien (2011) – He voiced Sir George.

Voice Roles in Video Games

Peter Renaday also brought characters to life in video games:

• Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (2001) – He was Richard Ames.
• From Russia with Love (2005) – He voiced M.
• Dead Rising (2006) – He was Sean Keanan.
• Marvel: Ultimate Alliance (2006) – He voiced Odin and Namor.
• Assassin's Creed (2007) – He was Al-Mualim.
• Dragon Age: Origins (2009) – He voiced Duncan.
• Gears of War 3 (2011) – He voiced Adam Fenix.

Theme Park Attractions

Many people have heard Peter Renaday's voice without even knowing it, especially at Disney theme parks!

• The Hall of Presidents – He was the voice of Abraham Lincoln.
• Country Bear Jamboree – He voiced Henry the M.C. and Max the Deer.
• 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Submarine Voyage – He was the voice of Captain Nemo.
• The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh – He was the Narrator for the Magic Kingdom, Disneyland, and Hong Kong Disneyland versions.
• Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover – He was the Narrator from 1994 to 2009.
• Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters – He was a Space Ranger.

Other Voice Work

Peter Renaday also voiced Mickey Mouse on some albums like Mickey Mouse Splashdance and Yankee Doodle Mickey. He even voiced Mickey for a toy called The Talking Mickey Mouse.