Peter Renaday (born Pierre Laurent Renoudet; June 9, 1935 – September 8, 2024) was an American actor. During a career spanning some six decades, Renaday worked in television, film, voice work, theme parks, radio, and theatre. He is best known for providing the voice of Splinter in the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animated television series, as well as voicing Abraham Lincoln in The Hall of Presidents, The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy, and Evil Con Carne, Henry and Max in Country Bear Jamboree at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, and Easy Pete in Fallout: New Vegas.
Early life Renaday was born in New Iberia, Louisiana, on June 9, 1935.
Career He made his acting debut in 1965 in television series Combat!, and in the 1980s, Renaday was cast in 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 would also reprise the role of Splinter during the non-musical spoken portions of the live action TMNT: Coming Out of Their Shells concert event during the inaugural show held and recorded at Radio City Music Hall in 1990.
Renaday voiced Abraham Lincoln in the Magic Kingdom attraction The Hall of Presidents. In addition, he voiced caricatures of Lincoln in Evil Con Carne, The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy and Batman: The Brave and the Bold. In 2011, Renaday voiced Sir George in the third season of Ben 10: Ultimate Alien.
Personal life Renaday was married to Florence "Flo" June Daniel from 1979 until her death on February 18, 2011. Daniel 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. A coloratura soprano, Daniel was also featured as a vocalist on "The Sounds of Christmas" produced by Disneyland Records in 1973, alongside Renaday.Mouse Tracks: The Story of Walt Disney Records, Tim Hollis and Greg Ehrbar, University Press of Mississippi, Jackson, 2006, p. 134
Death Renaday died at his home in Burbank, California, on September 8, 2024, at the age of 89 from natural causes.
Filmography
Film +YearTitleRoleNotesSource1966Lt. Robin Crusoe, U.S.N.Pilot1968The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family BandDakota TownsmanUncreditedThe Love BugPoliceman on Bridge1969The Computer Wore Tennis ShoesLt. Hannah1970The AristocatsFrench Milkman, La Petit Cafe cook, Truck Mover (voice)Uncredited1971The Barefoot ExecutivePoliceman #1The Million Dollar DuckMr. Beckert1972The Adventures of PinocchioTuna Fish (voice)English version, uncreditedMichael O'Hara the FourthStanTelevision film1973Mystery in Dracula's CastleDetective1974The Whiz Kid and the Mystery at RivertonReporter1975The Strongest Man in the World1976The Shaggy D.A.Roller Derby Ticket TakerUncredited1977The RescuersAmerican Delegate (voice)1978The Cat from Outer SpaceBailiff1979The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides AgainFort Jailer1980The Last Flight of Noah's ArkIrate Pilot1981The Devil and Max DevlinStudio EngineerMurder in TexasFuneral DirectorTelevision film1984The River RatCajun Doctor1985The Black CauldronHorned King's Henchman (voice) 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 credits or other reliable sources of information.1987Ultraman: The Adventure BeginsCajun, Paramedic (voice)Television film1992Bebe's KidsAnnouncer, Abraham Lincoln, Impericon, Tommy Toad (voice)1993T'was the Day Before ChristmasLester (voice)Television film; uncredited1996The Hunchback of Notre DameFrollo's Soldiers (voice)1997Cats Don't DanceNarrator (voice)1998AntzSoldier Ants (voice)The Odd Couple IIJustice of the PeaceMulanHun Army (voice)1999The Prince of EgyptRamesses's Soldiers (voice)Scooby-Doo! and the Witch's GhostMr. McKnight (voice)Direct-to-video2000The Road to El DoradoCortes's Guards (voice)2001ShrekLord Farquaad's Guards (voice)2005MadagascarCrowd Member (voice)2005Tugger: The Jeep 4x4 Who Wanted to FlyPa Pump (voice)Black DawnRichard Turpin
Television +YearTitleRoleNotesSource1965Combat!LouisEpisode: "The Tree of Moray"1983DallasRigsbyEpisode: "Barbecue Four"1984–1985Kidd VideoMaster Blaster (voice)1985G.I. Joe: A Real American HeroDr. Marsh, Amen-Ra (voice)Episode: "The Gods Below"1985–1986The TransformersGrapple, Lord Chumley (voice)8 episodes1 episode1986Defenders of the EarthMandrake the Magician (voice)Main role1987–1996Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesSplinter/Hamato Yoshi, Vernon Fenwick (season 2-8), General Traag, Chrome Dome, Don Turtelli, Pinky McFingers, Big Louie, Leatherhead (in "Night of the Rogues"), Various other roles (voice)Main role1990TaleSpinWilliam Stansbury (voice)Episode: "Her Chance to Dream"1991Darkwing DuckDerek Blunt (voice)Episode: "In Like Blunt"1992Batman: The Animated SeriesSecond Longshoreman (voice)Episode: "Terror in the Sky"1993AnimaniacsAbraham Lincoln, Bailiff (voice)2 episodes1994AladdinMan (voice)Episode: "Getting the Bugs Out"GargoylesSubway Facility Commander, Fortress Captain, Father3 episodes1995Phantom 2040The Spectacular Steele (voice)Episode: "The Magician"Iron ManHoward Stark (voice)Episode: "Not Far from the Tree"1995–1999The Sylvester & Tweety MysteriesLouie Z, Anna, Auctioneer, Announcer (voice)3 episodes1996The Real Adventures of Jonny QuestKane, High Lama (voice)2 episodes1997Nothing SacredDirectorEpisode: "Spirit and Substance"1997–1998Superman: The Animated SeriesCaptain, Clerk, News Anchor (voice)4 episodes1998The New Batman AdventuresAuctioneer (voice)Episode: "The Demon Within"2001Godzilla: The SeriesGeorges (voice)Episode: "The Ballad of Gens Du Marais"2001–2005The Grim Adventures of Billy & MandyAbraham Lincoln, various voices (voice)9 episodes2002Samurai JackPriest, Tan Zang (voice)2 episodes2003AngelThe Beast's Master2003–2004Evil Con CarneAbraham Lincoln (voice)3 episodes2010–2011Batman: The Brave and the BoldUncle Sam, Abraham Lincoln (voice)2 episodes2011Ben 10: Ultimate AlienSir George (voice)5 episodes
Video games +YearTitleRoleNotes1997OutlawsChief Two Feathers, Cowboy #11999RevenantLord Tendrik2001Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of LibertyRichard Ames2004Viewtiful Joe 2Dr. Cranken2005Shadow of RomeCiceroFrom Russia with LoveMThe Matrix: Path of NeoKey Maker, Architect, Police2006Dead RisingSean KeananMarvel: Ultimate AllianceOdin, Namor2007Jeanne d'ArcRichardAssassin's CreedAl-Mualim2008Lost OdysseyKing GohtzaNinja Gaiden IIDagra Dai2009Dragon Age: OriginsDuncan2010Fallout: New VegasEasy Pete2011Gears of War 3Adam FenixAssassin's Creed RevelationsAl-Mualim
Audio drama Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi: Dark Lords of the Sith – Exar Kun Adventures in Odyssey – numerous characters (1994–2015)
Theme park attractions 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 #1 (Disneyland versions only)
Albums Mickey Mouse Splashdance – Mickey MouseCharacter Records by Steve Burns – StartedByAMouse.com Features Section Yankee Doodle Mickey – Mickey Mouse The Story and Song of the Haunted Mansion – The Ghost Host (original voice, but replaced by Paul Frees in The Haunted Mansion attraction)
Toys The Talking Mickey Mouse – Mickey Mouse
Shorts A Distant Thunder – Harold Shenson Cellar Doors – Frank Dad... Can I Borrow the Car? – Actor Obliteration – Doctor The Visitant – Narrator
Video Terrifying Tales – Additional voices
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