Every Major Actor from ‘Transformers’ Films Who Died

The ‘Transformers’ films span live action blockbusters and the 1986 animated feature, and the cast lists include many performers whose work left a mark on the series. This rundown brings together the major names across the movies and notes the roles they played on screen and in the recording booth.

You will find cast from the 2007 film and its sequels alongside the voice legends behind the 1986 animated film ‘The Transformers: The Movie’. Each entry lists the character and movie plus key facts about the actor’s passing. Titles of films appear in single quotes so you can quickly see where each role fits in the larger timeline.

Orson Welles

Orson Welles voiced Unicron in ‘The Transformers: The Movie’. It was his final film role and features his distinctive voice as the planet sized villain who devours worlds.

He died in 1985 at age 70. His recording for the film was completed shortly before his death and the performance was used in the 1986 release.

Leonard Nimoy

Leonard Nimoy voiced Sentinel Prime in ‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon’ and earlier voiced Galvatron in ‘The Transformers: The Movie’. His return to the franchise connected the live action series to the original feature.

He died in 2015 at age 83. His film and television career included decades of work in leading and voice roles in addition to these ‘Transformers’ credits.

Robert Stack

Robert Stack voiced Ultra Magnus in ‘The Transformers: The Movie’. The character steps into leadership in the animated feature during a pivotal stretch of the story.

He died in 2003 at age 84. His credit in the film sits alongside a long screen career that spanned several decades.

Scatman Crothers

Scatman Crothers voiced Jazz in ‘The Transformers: The Movie’. Jazz appears as one of the core Autobots in the animated film and is featured in multiple battle sequences.

He died in 1986 at age 76. His work across film and voice acting included this turn as Jazz in the franchise’s theatrical animation.

Lionel Stander

Lionel Stander voiced Kup in ‘The Transformers: The Movie’. Kup serves as a seasoned mentor to Hot Rod throughout the animated film.

He died in 1994 at age 86. His performance in the feature is part of a lengthy career in film, television, and voice work.

Norman Alden

Norman Alden voiced Kranix in ‘The Transformers: The Movie’. The character is shown during the opening events tied to Unicron’s threat.

He died in 2012 at age 87. His credit as Kranix appears among a wide list of roles across film and television.

Casey Kasem

Casey Kasem appears in ‘The Transformers: The Movie’ and is known for voicing Cliffjumper and Teletraan I in the franchise. His name is listed among the animated feature’s ensemble cast.

He died in 2014 at age 82. His passing followed complications from Lewy body dementia and his career included extensive voice acting beyond radio work.

Jack Angel

Jack Angel voiced Astrotrain and Ramjet in ‘The Transformers: The Movie’. He later voiced additional characters in the series continuity.

He died in 2021 at age 90. His decades in animation included roles for multiple studios in addition to this film appearance.

Roger C. Carmel

Roger C. Carmel voiced Cyclonus and a Quintesson Leader in ‘The Transformers: The Movie’. Cyclonus appears among Galvatron’s forces during the animated feature.

He died in 1986 at age 54. His screen and voice work included numerous animated projects along with this credit.

G. Stanley Jones

G. Stanley Jones voiced Scourge in ‘The Transformers: The Movie’. Scourge is introduced as one of the Decepticon hunters created during the events of the film.

He died in 1998 at age 72. His voice credits included the animated feature and many television roles.

Ed Gilbert

Ed Gilbert voiced Blitzwing in ‘The Transformers: The Movie’. The Triple Changer appears during several Decepticon sequences in the film.

He died in 1999 at age 67. His body of work included numerous animated series and features.

Chris Latta

Chris Latta voiced Starscream in ‘The Transformers: The Movie’. Starscream appears during the power struggle that follows major changes in Decepticon leadership.

He died in 1994 at age 44. His performance as Starscream is noted across multiple ‘Transformers’ projects and remains a key part of the character’s history.

Bernie Mac

Bernie Mac played Bobby Bolivia in ‘Transformers’. The character is the fast talking used car dealer who interacts with Sam and Mikaela early in the 2007 film.

He died in 2008 at age 50. Reports cited complications from pneumonia and his film credit lists include this appearance in the first live action movie.

William Morgan Sheppard

William Morgan Sheppard appeared in ‘Transformers’. He portrays Captain Archibald Witwicky in the Arctic sequence that frames the origin of the conflict.

He died in 2019 at age 86. His role in the first live action film is listed alongside a long record of television and film appearances.

Esther Scott

Esther Scott appears in ‘Transformers’. She plays Glen’s grandmother and is part of the scenes connected to the hacking subplot.

She died in 2020 at age 66. Reports at the time noted a heart attack as the cause and listed her screen credits that included this film.

George Coe

George Coe voiced Que, also known as Wheeljack, in ‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon’. The Autobot is introduced with a gadget focused profile that supports the team.

He died in 2015 at age 86. His later career included this voice role in the third live action film.

Francesco Quinn

Francesco Quinn voiced Mirage, also known as Dino, in ‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon’. The Autobot appears during the Chicago battle and other action sequences.

He died in 2011 at age 48. Reports stated he suffered a heart attack while running and his work on the film was completed prior to his passing.

Ravil Isyanov

Ravil Isyanov appeared in ‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon’. He is credited among the Russian characters who feature in the space race backstory and related scenes.

He died in 2021 at age 59. Obituaries noted a cancer diagnosis and summarized his screen roles which include this film appearance.

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