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Optimus Prime (Character)
from "Transformers" (1984)

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"Transformers" (1984): :  -- Trailer for the complete first season on DVD

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Overview

Biography:
Valiant and heroic, Optimus Prime is known across the world is leader of the Autobots... more
Alternate Names:
Convoy / G1 Convoy / Galaxy Convoy / Grand Convoy / Optimus Primus / Orion Pax

Filmography

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  1. "Robot Chicken"
        - Cannot Be Erased, So Sorry (2009) TV episode, Played by Abraham Benrubi
        - Due to Constraints of Time and Budget (2009) TV episode, Played by Abraham Benrubi
        - Junk in the Trunk (2005) TV episode, Played by Abraham Benrubi
  2. Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009) Played by Peter Cullen
    ... aka Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (IMAX DMR version) (Hong Kong: English title: IMAX version)
    ... aka Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen - The IMAX Experience (USA: IMAX version)
  3. "Transformers: Animated"
        - Endgame: Part II (2009) TV episode, Played by David Kaye
        - Endgame: Part I (2009) TV episode, Played by David Kaye
        - Decepticon Air (2009) TV episode, Played by David Kaye
        - Human Error: Part II (2009) TV episode, Played by David Kaye
        - Human Error: Part I (2009) TV episode, Played by David Kaye
          (35 more)
  4. Transformers: Beginnings (2007) (V) Played by Peter Cullen
  5. "Attack of the Show!"
        - Episode dated 3 July 2007 (2007) TV episode, Played by Dr. Smoov
  6. Transformers (2007) Played by Peter Cullen
    ... aka Transformers: The IMAX Experience (USA: IMAX version)
  7. "Transformers: Cybertron"
        - Fury (2006) TV episode, Played by Gary Chalk
        - Family (2006) TV episode, Played by Gary Chalk
        - Balance (2006) TV episode, Played by Gary Chalk
  8. "Transformers: Galaxy Force" (2005) TV series Played by Taiten Kusunoki (as Galaxy Convoy)
  9. "Transformer: Super Link" Played by Katsuyuki Konishi (as Grand Convoy)
    ... aka Transformers: Energon (USA)
        - The Sun (2004) TV episode, Played by Gary Chalk
        - Shockblast: Rampage (2004) TV episode, Played by Gary Chalk
        - Starscream the Mysterious Mercenary (2004) TV episode, Played by Gary Chalk
        - Cybertron City (2004) TV episode, Played by Gary Chalk
  10. Robot Masters (2004) (V) Played by Wataru Hatano (as G1 Convoy)
  11. "Transufômâ: Maikuron densetsu"
    ... aka Transformers: Armada (International: English title)
        - Origin (2003) TV episode, Played by Gary Chalk
  12. "Chô robot seimeitai Transformer: Micron densetsu" (2003) TV series Played by Tôru Ôkawa (as Convoy)
    ... aka The Transformers: Legends of the Microns
    ... aka Transformers: Myclone Legend (International: English title)
  13. "Transformers: Robots in Disguise" (2001) TV series Played by Neil Kaplan
  14. "Beast Machines: Transformers"
    ... aka Beast Machines: Battle for the Sparks (USA: second season title)
        - Sparkwar War II: The Search (2000) TV episode, Played by Gary Chalk

  15. Transformers: The Return of Optimus Prime (1987) (V) Played by Peter Cullen
  16. "Transformers: The Headmasters" (1987) TV series Played by Tesshô Genda (as Convoy)
  17. "Transformers" Played by Hubert Gagnon (as Optimus Primus)
    ... aka Super God Robot Force
    ... aka Tatakae! Chô robot seimeitai Transformer (Japan)
    ... aka The Transformers (USA: new title)
    ... aka Transformer 2010 (Japan: third season title)
    ... aka Transformers: Generation 1 (USA: informal title)
        - The Return of Optimus Prime: Part 2 (1987) TV episode, Played by Peter Cullen
        - The Return of Optimus Prime: Part 1 (1987) TV episode, Played by Peter Cullen
        - B.O.T. (1986) TV episode, Played by Peter Cullen
        - Revenge of Bruticus (1986) TV episode, Played by Peter Cullen
        - Starscream's Brigade (1986) TV episode, Played by Peter Cullen
          (58 more)
  18. Transformers: Five Faces of Darkness (1986) (V) Played by Peter Cullen
  19. The Transformers: The Movie (1986) Played by Peter Cullen
    ... aka Toransufômaa: Za mûbii (Japan)
    ... aka Transformers: The Movie (USA: DVD box title)
  20. Toransufômâ: Scramble City Hatsudôhen (1986) (V) Played by Tesshô Genda (as Convoy)
    ... aka Transformers: Scramble City Hatsudôhen (USA)
Archive Footage:
  1. "The Angry Video Game Nerd"
    ... aka ScrewAttack.com's Angry Video Game Nerd (USA: DVD box title)
    ... aka The Angry Nintendo Nerd (International: English title: first season title)
        - Transformers (2009) TV episode, Played by Peter Cullen

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Quotes:
From "Transformers: Heavy Metal War (#1.14)" (1984)
Megatron: It is over! Optimus Prime has been defeated! All Autobots must exile themselves to deeper space!
[the Autobots rush to help Optimus Prime]
Spike Witwicky: Oh... I can't believe it.
Chip Chase: Optimus Prime... beaten by Megatron?
[Optimus Prime groans in pain]
Spike Witwicky: He's functional... but barely.
Optimus Prime: Uhhh... my fault. Underestimated Megatron. Never suspected he had so many powers. I was not prepared...
Ironhide: [furiously] Well, I'm prepared - to knock those Decepti-bums all the way back to Cybertron!
[the other Autobots exclaim in approval]
Optimus Prime: [getting on his feet] No! Megatron has beaten me according to Cybertron law. To violate that law would destroy our honour. We will comply and leave this Earth forever.
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