The Transformers (1984) featured a cast of 50 tracked actors. Of these, 22 (47%) are still alive today and 25 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Alan Oppenheimer, age 96. This TV series starred Peter Cullen and Frank Welker.
47% still with us· verified cast44% of full cast · incl. 3 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 47% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 74.7 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast50 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1984 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Peter Cullen Optimus Prime / Streetwise / Nightstick / Slugslinger / Wingspan | Optimus Prime / Streetwise / Nightstick / Slugslinger / Wingspan | Deceased | 28/07/1941 | 85 | 26/08/2026 | 43 |
 Frank Welker Megatron (voice) / Soundwave (voice) | Megatron (voice) / Soundwave (voice) | Living | 12/03/1946 | 80 | — | 38 |
 Jack Angel Ultra Magnus / Cyclonus (voice) | Ultra Magnus / Cyclonus (voice) | Deceased | 24/10/1930 | 90 | 18/10/2021 | 54 |
 Corey Burton Spike Witwicky / Sunstreaker / Brawn | Spike Witwicky / Sunstreaker / Brawn | Living | 03/08/1955 | 71 | — | 29 |
 Susan Blu Arcee (voice) | Arcee (voice) | Living | 12/07/1948 | 78 | — | 36 |
 Hal Rayle Snarl / Shrapnel / Pipes | Snarl / Shrapnel / Pipes | Living | 03/01/1955 | 71 | — | 29 |
 Casey Kasem Cliffjumper / Bluestreak / Teletraan 1 | Cliffjumper / Bluestreak / Teletraan 1 | Deceased | 27/04/1932 | 82 | 15/06/2014 | 52 |
 Dan Gilvezan Bumblebee (voice) | Bumblebee (voice) | Living | 26/10/1950 | 75 | — | 34 |
 Ed Gilbert Thrust / Blitzwing / Superion | Thrust / Blitzwing / Superion | Deceased | 29/06/1931 | 67 | 08/05/1999 | 53 |
 David Mendenhall Daniel Witwicky | Daniel Witwicky | Living | 13/06/1971 | 55 | — | 13 |
 Richard Gautier Rodimus Prime (voice) | Rodimus Prime (voice) | Deceased | 30/10/1931 | 85 | 13/01/2017 | 53 |
 John Stephenson Thundercracker / Windcharger / Huffer | Thundercracker / Windcharger / Huffer | Deceased | 09/08/1923 | 91 | 15/05/2015 | 61 |
 Christopher Collins Starscream / Wheeljack / Sparkplug / Reflector | Starscream / Wheeljack / Sparkplug / Reflector | Deceased | 30/08/1949 | 44 | 12/06/1994 | 35 |
 Scatman Crothers Jazz (voice) | Jazz (voice) | Deceased | 23/05/1910 | 76 | 22/11/1986 | 74 |
 Victor Caroli Narrator (voice) | Narrator (voice) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Neil Ross Bonecrusher / Hook / Slag | Bonecrusher / Hook / Slag | Living | 31/12/1944 | 81 | — | 40 |
 Ken Sansom Hound | Hound | Deceased | 02/04/1927 | 85 | 08/10/2012 | 57 |
 Jim Cummings Afterburner / Rippersnapper | Afterburner / Rippersnapper | Living | 03/11/1952 | 73 | — | 32 |
 Aron Kincaid Sky Lynx (voice) | Sky Lynx (voice) | Deceased | 15/06/1940 | 70 | 06/01/2011 | 44 |
 Peter Renaday Grapple | Grapple | Deceased | 09/06/1935 | 89 | 08/09/2024 | 49 |
 Michael Bell Prowl / Bombshell / Sideswipe/ Swoop | Prowl / Bombshell / Sideswipe/ Swoop | Living | 30/07/1938 | 88 | — | 46 |
 Michael Horton Chip Chase | Chip Chase | Living | 05/09/1952 | 74 | — | 32 |
 Regis Cordic Menasor | Menasor | Deceased | 15/05/1926 | 72 | 16/04/1999 | 58 |
 Paul Eiding Perceptor (voice) | Perceptor (voice) | Living | 28/03/1957 | 69 | — | 27 |
 Stan Jones Misfire (voice) | Misfire (voice) | Deceased | 23/10/1926 | 72 | 30/12/1998 | 58 |
Steve Bulen Sureshot (voice) | Sureshot (voice) | Living | 01/08/1949 | 77 | — | 35 |
 John Moschitta Jr. Blurr (voice) | Blurr (voice) | Living | 06/08/1954 | 72 | — | 30 |
 Johnny Haymer Highbrow (voice) | Highbrow (voice) | Deceased | 19/01/1920 | 69 | 18/11/1989 | 64 |
 Jered Barclay Cerebros (voice) | Cerebros (voice) | Deceased | 22/11/1930 | 91 | 23/07/2022 | 54 |
 Don Messick Ratchet / Gears / Scavenger | Ratchet / Gears / Scavenger | Deceased | 07/09/1926 | 71 | 24/10/1997 | 58 |
 Gregg Berger Grimlock (voice) | Grimlock (voice) | Living | 10/12/1950 | 75 | — | 34 |
 Stephen Keener Mindwipe (voice) | Mindwipe (voice) | Deceased | 03/12/1942 | 79 | 30/03/2022 | 42 |
| Living | 23/04/1930 | 96 | — | 54 | ||
 Jeff MacKay Fireflight (voice) | Fireflight (voice) | Deceased | 20/10/1948 | 59 | 22/08/2008 | 36 |
| Living | 23/07/1951 | 75 | — | 33 | ||
 Tony Pope Alpha Trion (voice) | Alpha Trion (voice) | Deceased | 22/03/1947 | 56 | 11/02/2004 | 37 |
| Deceased | 04/11/1944 | 50 | 05/10/1995 | 40 | ||
 Arthur Burghardt Devastator (voice) | Devastator (voice) | Living | 27/08/1947 | 79 | — | 37 |
 Beau Weaver Octane (voice) | Octane (voice) | Living | 19/01/1952 | 74 | — | 32 |
 Jerry Houser Sandstorm (voice) | Sandstorm (voice) | Living | 14/07/1952 | 74 | — | 32 |
 Mona Marshall Nijika (voice) | Nijika (voice) | Living | 31/08/1947 | 79 | — | 37 |
 Laurie Faso Dixson (voice) | Dixson (voice) | Living | 11/04/1946 | 80 | — | 38 |
Michael Chain Raoul (voice) | Raoul (voice) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 T.K. Carter Rocksteady (voice) | Rocksteady (voice) | Deceased | 18/12/1956 | 69 | 09/01/2026 | 28 |
 Marlene Aragon Elita-1 (voice) | Elita-1 (voice) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Brad Garrett Trypticon (voice) | Trypticon (voice) | Living | 14/04/1960 | 66 | — | 24 |
Morgan Lofting Doctor Harding (voice) | Doctor Harding (voice) | Deceased | 15/02/1949 | 75 | 27/11/2024 | 35 |
 Wally Burr Thundercracker (voice) | Thundercracker (voice) | Deceased | 02/06/1924 | 93 | 09/07/2017 | 60 |
 Roger C. Carmel Ancient Autobot (voice) | Ancient Autobot (voice) | Deceased | 27/09/1932 | 54 | 11/11/1986 | 52 |
 Clive Revill Kickback (voice) | Kickback (voice) | Deceased | 18/04/1930 | 94 | 11/03/2025 | 54 |
