Peter Renaday American actor (1935–2024)
Peter Renaday
Born Pierre Laurent Renoudet
(1935-06-09 ) June 9, 1935Died September 8, 2024(2024-09-08) (aged 89) Occupation Actor Years active 1965–2019[ 1] Spouse Florence June Renoudet (nee Daniel)
( m. 1979
; died
2011
)
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, theme parks, radio, and theatre. He is best known for providing the voice of Splinter in the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Abraham Lincoln in The Hall of Presidents , Henry and Max in Country Bear Jamboree at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World , and Easy Pete in Fallout: New Vegas [ 2] [ 3]
Career
He made his acting debut in 1965 in television series Combat! 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 Radio City Music Hall in 1990.[ 4]
Personal life
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.[ 5] [ 6] coloratura soprano , she was also featured as a vocalist on "The Sounds of Christmas" produced by Disneyland Records in 1973, alongside her husband.[ 7] [ 8]
Filmography
Film
Year
Title
Role
Notes
Source
1966
Lt. Robin Crusoe, U.S.N. Pilot
1968
The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band Dakota Townsman
Uncredited
The Love Bug Policeman on Bridge
1969
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes Lt. Hannah
1970
The Aristocats French Milkman, La Petit Cafe cook, Truck Mover (voice)
Uncredited
1971
The Barefoot Executive Policeman #1
The Million Dollar Duck Mr. Beckert
1972
The Adventures of Pinocchio Tuna Fish (voice)
English version, uncredited
Michael O'Hara the Fourth Stan
Television film
1973
Mystery in Dracula's Castle Detective
1974
The Whiz Kid and the Mystery at Riverton Reporter
1975
The Strongest Man in the World
1976
The Shaggy D.A. Roller Derby Ticket Taker
Uncredited
1977
The Rescuers American Delegate (voice)
1978
The Cat from Outer Space Bailiff
1979
The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again Fort Jailer
1980
The Last Flight of Noah's Ark Irate Pilot
1981
The Devil and Max Devlin Studio Engineer
Murder in Texas Funeral Director
Television film
1984
The River Rat Cajun Doctor
1985
The Black Cauldron Horned King's Henchman (voice)
[ 10]
1987
Ultraman: The Adventure Begins Cajun, Paramedic (voice)
Television film
1992
Bebe's Kids Announcer, Abraham Lincoln, Impericon, Tommy Toad (voice)
[ 10]
1993
T'was the Day Before Christmas Lester (voice)
Television film; uncredited
1996
The Hunchback of Notre Dame Frollo 's Soldiers (voice)
1997
Cats Don't Dance Narrator (voice)
1998
Antz Soldier Ants (voice)
The Odd Couple II Justice of the Peace
Mulan Hun Army (voice)
1999
The Prince of Egypt Ramesses 's Soldiers (voice)
Scooby-Doo! and the Witch's Ghost Mr. McKnight (voice)
Direct-to-video
[ 10]
2000
The Road to El Dorado Cortes 's Guards (voice)
2001
Shrek Lord Farquaad 's Guards (voice)
2005
Madagascar Crowd Member (voice)
2005
Tugger: The Jeep 4x4 Who Wanted to Fly Pa Pump (voice)
[ 10]
Black Dawn Richard Turpin
Television
Year
Title
Role
Notes
Source
1965
Combat! Louis
Episode: "The Tree of Moray"
1983
Dallas Rigsby
Episode: "Barbecue Four"
1984–1985
Kidd Video Master Blaster (voice)
[ 10]
1985
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Dr. Marsh, Amen-Ra (voice)
Episode: "The Gods Below"
1985–1986
The Transformers Grapple, Lord Chumley (voice)
8 episodes
1986
Defenders of the Earth Mandrake the Magician (voice)Main role
1987–1996
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Splinter/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 role
1990
TaleSpin William Stansbury (voice)
Episode: "Her Chance to Dream"
1991
Darkwing Duck Derek Blunt (voice)
Episode: "In Like Blunt"
1992
Batman: The Animated Series Second Longshoreman (voice)
Episode: "Terror in the Sky"
[ 10]
1993
Animaniacs Abraham Lincoln , Bailiff (voice)2 episodes
1994
Aladdin Man (voice)
Episode: "Getting the Bugs Out"
Gargoyles Subway Facility Commander, Fortress Captain, Father
3 episodes
[ 10]
1995
Phantom 2040 The Spectacular Steele (voice)
Episode: "The Magician"
Iron Man Howard Stark (voice)Episode: "Not Far from the Tree"
[ 10]
1995–1999
The Sylvester & Tweety Mysteries Louie Z, Anna, Auctioneer, Announcer (voice)
3 episodes
1996
The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest Kane, High Lama (voice)
2 episodes
1997
Nothing Sacred Director
Episode: "Spirit and Substance"
1997–1998
Superman: The Animated Series Captain, Clerk, News Anchor (voice)
4 episodes
[ 10]
1998
The New Batman Adventures Auctioneer (voice)
Episode: "The Demon Within"
2001
Godzilla: The Series Georges (voice)
Episode: "The Ballad of Gens Du Marais"
2001–2005
The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy Abraham Lincoln, various voices (voice)
9 episodes
2002
Samurai Jack Priest, Tan Zang (voice)
2 episodes
[ 10]
2003
Angel The Beast's Master
2003–2004
Evil Con Carne Abraham Lincoln (voice)
3 episodes
2010–2011
Batman: The Brave and the Bold Uncle Sam , Abraham Lincoln (voice)2 episodes
[ 10]
2011
Ben 10: Ultimate Alien Sir George (voice)
5 episodes
Audio drama
Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi: Dark Lords of the Sith – Exar KunAdventures in Odyssey Toys
The Talking Mickey Mouse – Mickey Mouse[ 13] [ 14] Shorts
A Distant Thunder – Harold ShensonCellar Doors – FrankDad... Can I Borrow the Car? – ActorObliteration – DoctorThe Visitant – NarratorReferences
1 2 3 Evans, Greg (September 10, 2024). "Peter Renaday Dies: Profific Voice Actor Behind 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Master Splinter was 89" . Deadline . Retrieved September 10, 2024 . ↑ Lipscombe, Dan (September 11, 2024). "Fallout: New Vegas' Easy Pete actor Peter Renaday has died age 89" . gamingbible . ↑ Juan, Eric San (September 11, 2024). "Peter Renaday (1935–2024), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles voice actor" . Legacy.com . Retrieved September 13, 2024 . ↑ Russell, Shania (September 10, 2024). "Peter Renaday, original voice of Master Splinter on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon, dies at 89" . Entertainment Weekly . Retrieved September 10, 2025 . ↑ "2011 in Memoriam − D23" . February 2, 2012.↑ "Florence June Daniel Renoudet − Los Angeles Times" . Los Angeles Times . February 23, 2011.↑ Mouse Tracks: The Story of Walt Disney Records, Tim Hollis and Greg Ehrbar, University Press of Mississippi, Jackson, 2006, p. 134 ↑ "Disney's LOST "Mickey's Christmas Carol" Record Album | " .↑ Stedman, Alex (September 10, 2024). "Peter Renaday, the Original Voice of Master Splinter in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Dies at 89" . IGN. Retrieved September 10, 2024 . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 "Peter Renaday (visual voices guide)" . Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved January 9, 2024 .↑ Character Records by Steve Burns – StartedByAMouse.com Features Section Archived 2015-03-09 at the Wayback Machine ↑ A Disney Discography ↑ "Talking Mickey Mouse Readalong Books and Cassettes" . October 8, 2008. Retrieved April 30, 2016 .↑ "The Talking Mickey Mouse Show Voice Credits" .
