Paul Eiding

Paul Eiding is a renowned American voice actor, celebrated for his diverse range of characters in animation, video games, and beyond. He is best known for voicing Perceptor in the original Transformers series and Transformers: The Movie, as well as Colonel Roy Campbell in the Metal Gear Solid series. Eiding’s notable roles include Grandpa Max Tennyson and various characters in the Ben 10 franchise, Judicator Aldaris in Starcraft, and the narrator and Lazarus in Diablo. His extensive video game credits feature Hojo in Final Fantasy VII, Zephyr in Ratchet & Clank, Galmar Stonefist and others in The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim, Zeus/Gravedigger in God of War, and multiple characters in Fallout 3.

In addition to his voice acting prowess, Paul has appeared on screen in series such as Star Trek: TNG, Grey’s Anatomy, CSI: Miami, The Drew Carey Show, ER, The West Wing, The Practice, My Name Is Earl, and many others. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Paul began his professional acting, directing, and writing career over 30 years ago, moving to Los Angeles in 1983. He has received accolades including an L.A. Drama Critics Circle Award and a Dramalogue Award for his stage work.

Paul’s voice can be heard in many beloved animated series such as The Toxic Crusaders, The Littles, Pirates of Dark Water, The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest, and Sky Commanders. His film work includes voices in Pixar classics like Finding Nemo, WALL-E, Monsters, Inc., Up, Cars, A Bug’s Life, and Monsters University.

Believing in the theatre axiom, “The more you can do, the more you will do,” Paul continues to perform across various mediums including live theatre, television, webisodes, film, cartoons, voiceover commercials, and games. Paul, his wife Colleen, and their two daughters—all actors—enjoy performing together and meeting fans at conventions and personal appearances worldwide.