Peter Renaday (June 9, 1935 – September 8, 2024) was an American actor. During a career spanning some six decades, Renaday worked in television, film, theme parks, radio, and theatre. He is best known for providing the voice of

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(often referred to as Master Splinter or Sensei) in the original ''

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'' animated television series, as well as voicing

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in The Hall of Presidents, Henry and Max in

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, and Easy Pete in '' Fallout: New Vegas''.

Biography

Renaday was born as Pierre Laurent Renoudet in

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, on June 9, 1935. He made his acting debut in 1965 in television series '' Combat!'', and in the 1980s, Renaday was cast in the first animated television adaptation of ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'' as

, a large mutant rat, who serves as the

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(mentor) and ninjitsu and martial arts trainer of the eponymous turtles from 1987 until the show's finale in 1996. Renaday was married to Florence "Flo" June 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. A

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, she was also featured as a vocalist on "The Sounds of Christmas" produced by Disneyland Records in 1973, alongside her husband. Renaday died at his home in

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, on September 8, 2024, at the age of 89 from natural causes.

Filmography

Film

Television

Video games

Audio drama

*''Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi: Dark Lords of the Sith'' – Exar Kun *''

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'' – numerous characters (1994–2015)

Theme park attractions

*'' The Hall of Presidents'' – Abraham Lincoln *''

'' – Henry the M.C., Max the Deer *'' 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Submarine Voyage'' – Captain Nemo *''

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'' – The Narrator (Magic Kingdom, Disneyland and Hong Kong Disneyland versions) *''

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'' – Narrator (1994 to 2009) *'' Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters'' – Space Ranger #1 (

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versions only)

Albums

*''Mickey Mouse Splashdance'' –

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*''Yankee Doodle Mickey'' – Mickey Mouse *''The Story and Song of the Haunted Mansion'' – The Ghost Host (original voice, but replaced by

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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

References

External links

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