Peter Renaday Explained

Peter Renaday
Birth Name:Peter Renoudet
Birth Place:New Iberia, Louisiana, U.S.[1]
Occupation:Actor
Years Active:1961–present

Peter Renaday is an American actor. His career spans several films and television shows.

His major roles include the original voice of Master Splinter in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, as well as Abraham Lincoln in The Hall of Presidents, and Henry as well as Max in Country Bear Jamboree at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World.

Career

In the 1980s, Renaday was cast in the first animated adaptation of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles as Hamato Yoshi/Splinter, the mentor 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 concert event during the inaugural show held and recorded at Radio City Music Hall, though he was not credited on the VHS release in 1990.

Personal life

Renaday was married to Florence "Flo" 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.[2] [3] A coloratura soprano, she also featured as a vocalist on "The Sounds of Christmas" produced by Disneyland Records in 1973, alongside her husband.[4] [5]

Filmography

Film

!Year!Title!Role!Notes
1966Lt. Robin Crusoe, U.S.N.Pilot
1968The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family BandDakota TownsmanUncredited
1968The Love BugPoliceman on Bridge
1969The Computer Wore Tennis ShoesLt. Hannah
1970The AristocatsFrench Milkman, La Petit Cafe cook, Truck Mover (voice)Uncredited
1971The Barefoot ExecutivePoliceman #1
1971The Million Dollar DuckMr. Beckert
1972The Adventures of PinocchioTuna Fish (voice)English version, uncredited
1972Michael O'Hara the FourthStanTelevision film
1973Mystery in Dracula's CastleDetectiveTelevision film
1974The Whiz Kid and the Mystery at RivertonReporterTelevision film
1975The Strongest Man in the WorldReporter
1976The Shaggy D.A.Roller Derby Ticket TakerUncredited
1977The RescuersAmerican Delegate (voice)Uncredited
1978The Cat from Outer SpaceBailiff
1979The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides AgainFort Jailer
1980The Last Flight of Noah's ArkIrate Pilot
1981The Devil and Max DevlinStudio Engineer
1981Murder in TexasFuneral DirectorTelevision film
1984The River RatCajun Doctor
1985The Black CauldronHorned King's Henchman (voice)[6]
1987Cajun, Paramedic (voice)Television film
1992Bebe's KidsAnnouncer, Abraham Lincoln, Impericon, Tommy Toad (voice)
1993T'was the Day Before ChristmasLester (voice)Television film; uncredited
1996The Hunchback of Notre DameFrollo's Soldiers (voice)
1997Cats Don't DanceNarrator (voice)
1998AntzSoldier Ants (voice)
1998The Odd Couple IIJustice of the Peace
1998MulanHun Army (voice)
1999The Prince of EgyptRamesses's Soldiers (voice)
1999Scooby-Doo! and the Witch's GhostMr. McKnight (voice)Direct-to-video
2000The Road to El DoradoCortes's Guards (voice)
2001ShrekLord Farquaad's Guards (voice)
2005MadagascarCrowd Member (voice)
2005Pa Pump (voice)
2005Black DawnRichard Turpin

Television

!Year!Title!Role!Notes
1965Combat!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 (voice)8 episodes
1986Defenders of the EarthMandrake the Magician (voice)
1987–1996Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesSplinter (voice)Main role
1990TaleSpinWilliam Stansbury (voice)Episode: "Her Chance to Dream"
1991Darkwing DuckDerek Blunt (voice)Episode: "In Like Blunt"
1992Second Longshoreman (voice)Episode: "Terror in the Sky"
1993AnimaniacsAbraham Lincoln, Bailiff (voice)2 episodes
1994AladdinMan (voice)Episode: "Getting the Bugs Out"
1994GargoylesSubway Facility Commander, Fortress Captain, Father3 episodes
1995Phantom 2040The Spectacular Steele (voice)Episode: "The Magician"
1995Iron ManHoward Stark (voice)Episode: "Not Far from the Tree"
1995–1999The Sylvester & Tweety MysteriesLouie Z. Anna, Auctioneer, Announcer (voice)3 episodes
1996The Real Adventures of Jonny QuestKane, High Lama (voice)2 episodes
1997Nothing SacredDirectorEpisode: "Spirit and Substance"
1997–1998Captain, Clerk, News Anchor (voice)4 episodes
1998The New Batman AdventuresAuctioneer (voice)Episode: "The Demon Within"
2001Georges (voice)Episode: "The Ballad of Gens Du Marais"
2001–2005The Grim Adventures of Billy & MandyAbraham Lincoln, various voices (voice)9 episodes
2002Samurai JackPriest, Tan Zang (voice)2 episodes
2003AngelThe Beast's Master2 episodes
2003–2004Evil Con CarneAbraham Lincoln (voice)3 episodes
2010–2011Uncle Sam, Abraham Lincoln (voice)2 episodes
2011Sir George (voice)5 episodes

Video games

!Year!Title!Role!Notes
1997OutlawsChief Two Feathers, Cowboy #1
1999RevenantLord Tendrik
2001Richard Ames
2004Viewtiful Joe 2Dr. Cranken
2005Shadow of RomeCicero
2005From Russia with LoveM
2005Key Maker, Architect, Police
2006Dead RisingSean Keanan
2006Odin, Namor
2007Jeanne d'ArcRichard
2007Assassin's CreedAl-Mualim
2008Lost OdysseyKing Gohtza
2008Ninja Gaiden IIDagra Dai
2009Duncan
2011Gears of War 3Adam Fenix
2011Assassin's Creed RevelationsAl-Mualim

Audio drama

Theme park attractions

Albums

Toys

Shorts

Video

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Fabulous Disney Babe: Pete Reneday - Part 1 . Smith . Michelle . The Laughing Place . 2003-04-18.
  2. Web site: 2011 in Memoriam - D23. 2 February 2012.
  3. Web site: Florence June Daniel Renoudet - Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles Times. 23 February 2011.
  4. Mouse Tracks: The Story of Walt Disney Records, Tim Hollis and Greg Ehrbar, University Press of Mississippi, Jackson, 2006, p. 134
  5. Web site: Disney's LOST "Mickey's Christmas Carol" Record Album |.
  6. Web site: Peter Renaday (visual voices guide) . January 9, 2024 . Behind The Voice Actors. 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.
  7. http://www.startedbyamouse.com/features/CharacterRecords.shtml Character Records by Steve Burns – StartedByAMouse.com Features Section
  8. http://bjbear71.com/Disney/DR6b.html A Disney Discography
  9. Web site: Talking Mickey Mouse Readalong Books and Cassettes. October 8, 2008. April 30, 2016.
  10. Web site: The Talking Mickey Mouse Show Voice Credits.