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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 animated television series, as well as voicing 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]

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Biography

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Renaday was born in New Iberia, Louisiana, on June 9, 1935.[1]

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 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 concert event during the inaugural show held and recorded at Radio City Music Hall in 1990.[4]

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] A 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]

Renaday died at his home in Burbank, California, on September 8, 2024, at the age of 89 from natural causes.[9][1]

Filmography

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Film

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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

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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
1 episode
1986 Defenders of the Earth Mandrake the Magician (voice)
1987–1996 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Splinter/Hamato Yoshi, Vernon Fenwick, Leatherhead, Various other roles (voice) Main role
Recurring role, from Season 2 on
Substituted
Recurring
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

Video games

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Year Title Role Notes
1997 Outlaws Chief Two Feathers, Cowboy #1 [10]
1999 Revenant Lord Tendrik
2001 Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty Richard Ames
2004 Viewtiful Joe 2 Dr. Cranken
2005 Shadow of Rome Cicero
From Russia with Love M
The Matrix: Path of Neo Key Maker, Architect, Police
2006 Dead Rising Sean Keanan
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance Odin, Namor
2007 Jeanne d'Arc Richard
Assassin's Creed Al-Mualim
2008 Lost Odyssey King Gohtza
Ninja Gaiden II Dagra Dai
2009 Dragon Age: Origins Duncan
2010 Fallout: New Vegas Easy Pete
2011 Gears of War 3 Adam Fenix [10]
Assassin's Creed Revelations Al-Mualim

Audio drama

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  • Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi: Dark Lords of the Sith – Exar Kun
  • Adventures in Odyssey – numerous characters (1994–2015)

Theme park attractions

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Albums

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Toys

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  • The Talking Mickey Mouse – Mickey Mouse[13][14]

Shorts

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  • A Distant Thunder – Harold Shenson
  • Cellar Doors – Frank
  • Dad... Can I Borrow the Car? – Actor
  • Obliteration – Doctor
  • The Visitant – Narrator

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Peter Renaday (born Pierre Laurent Renoudet; June 9, 1935 – September 8, 2024) was an American actor and prolific voice artist renowned for his contributions to animated television, films, video games, and theme park attractions over a career spanning more than six decades. Born in , he adopted the stage name Peter Renaday in the mid-1970s and became a staple in the voice acting industry, lending his distinctive to nearly 200 projects. Renaday passed away at his home in , at the age of 89 from suspected natural causes. Renaday's breakthrough in voice work came through his extensive collaborations with Disney, where he provided voices for characters in feature films such as the Milkman in The Aristocats (1970, uncredited), the American Delegate in The Rescuers (1977, uncredited), and a Henchman in The Black Cauldron (1985, uncredited). He also voiced the animatronic figure of Abraham Lincoln in Walt Disney World's Hall of Presidents attraction from 1994 to 2008, as well as Henry and Max in the Country Bear Jamboree, roles that showcased his ability to convey gravitas and historical authenticity. Beyond Disney, Renaday gained widespread recognition for portraying Master Splinter (the wise rat sensei and mentor to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) in the original animated series Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987–1996), as well as the character Vernon Fenwick, a news reporter ally to the heroes. His performance as Splinter, originally Hamato Yoshi in human form, became iconic, embodying themes of discipline, wisdom, and family in the long-running franchise. In addition to animation, Renaday's versatility extended to video games and other media, including the role of Al Mualim in Assassin's Creed (2007), Duncan (a Grey Warden) in Dragon Age: Origins (2009), and Grapple in the Transformers animated series. He also voiced Mandrake the Magician in the 1980s series Defenders of the Earth and contributed to theme park narrations, such as re-recording the captain's voice for the 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea submarine voyage at Tokyo Disneyland. Renaday was married to Florence June Daniel, a longtime Walt Disney Studios music department secretary, from 1979 until her death in 2011. His enduring legacy lies in his warm, authoritative delivery that brought depth to mentors, villains, and narrators across generations of entertainment.

Biography

Early life

Peter Renaday was born Pierre Laurent Renoudet on June 9, 1935, in , a town in the heart of the state's region known for its French Acadian cultural influences. His parents were Joseph Anthony Renoudet and Rita Marie Broussard Renoudet, whose surnames reflect the area's French heritage; his father passed away when Pierre was young, leaving his mother to raise the family. During his adolescence, Renoudet pursued his growing interest in by participating in theatrical productions at his high school and later in college. He graduated from Southwestern Louisiana Institute (now the ) in 1957 with a major in speech, which further honed his skills in public performance and character development. These formative experiences in 's vibrant cultural setting laid the groundwork for his passion for acting and voice work. Renoudet adopted the stage name Peter Renaday as he established himself professionally in the entertainment industry. This change marked a practical transition while honoring his roots, though his early years remained deeply tied to his Louisiana upbringing.

Career

Renaday began his professional acting career in live-action with a debut appearance on the television series Combat! in 1965, followed by small roles in Disney productions such as Lt. Robin Crusoe, U.S.N. (1970), The Barefoot Executive (1971), and The Million Dollar Duck (1971). Prior to these opportunities, he joined the Walt Disney Studios as a messenger and later managed the script morgue, a position that facilitated his entry into on-camera work and voice performances during the late 1960s and 1970s. By the late 1960s, Renaday transitioned primarily to , starting with uncredited roles like the Milkman and Le Petit Café Chef in Disney's (1970), and he became deeply affiliated with the studio through ongoing contributions to films, albums, toys, and commercials from 1975 onward. His career, which extended over six decades until around 2019, encompassed more than 200 projects across animation, live-action, theme parks, radio, and video games. Key milestones included voicing in The Hall of Presidents attraction at from 1993 to 2017, Henry (and later Max) in the Country Bear Jamboree since its 1971 debut, and the breakthrough role of Master Splinter in the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animated series from 1987 to 1996, which he reprised for the 1990 live stage show Coming Out of Their Shells. Renaday collaborated extensively with studios like on series such as , on animated shows including : A Real American Hero, and video game developers like for titles in the Fallout and series, as well as Ubisoft's franchise; he also lent his voice to Exar Kun in the Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi audio drama.

Personal life

Renaday married Florence "Flo" June Daniel in 1979, and the couple remained together until her death on February 18, 2011. Daniel, born on March 23, 1929, in , had a background in music, having begun vocal lessons at age three and developing into a ; she graduated from in 1957 before relocating to . There, she pursued a 35-year career as executive secretary in the music department at Studios, working under Robert Jackman and Jay Lawton, and she sang with the choir at First Presbyterian Church in Burbank starting in 1966. The couple, who had no children, resided in , where they shared connections to the world through Daniel's affiliation and her musical pursuits.

Death

Peter Renaday passed away on September 8, 2024, at his home in , at the age of 89 from natural causes. His death was confirmed by family members, with his niece Mindy Zachary stating that he died peacefully in his sleep. The news was first reported by outlets on September 10, 2024, prompting widespread mourning within the voice acting and communities. Tributes poured in from colleagues, particularly his co-stars from the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animated series. , who voiced , shared his grief on , describing Renaday as a "Disney legend" and expressing heartbreak over the loss of "our beloved Master Splinter." Other friends and industry peers, including those from projects, posted remembrances highlighting his warm personality and versatile talent. A Celebration of Life was held on November 16, 2024, in ; Renaday was cremated, and an online memorial page was established for fans to share memories. In lieu of flowers, donations were requested to an animal charity of choice. In the aftermath, fans initiated commemorations across online platforms and gaming communities, including custom memorials in to honor his roles like Easy Pete. Disney enthusiasts advocated for tributes in theme park attractions, such as a temporary dedication or closure of the to recognize his voice work as Henry the Bear, though no official actions from were confirmed as of late 2024. Renaday's death marked the end of a storied career that profoundly influenced voice acting in animation and theme parks, where his distinctive baritone brought iconic characters to life for decades, inspiring generations of performers and fans alike. His contributions continue to resonate through enduring media like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Disney attractions, cementing his legacy as a foundational figure in the industry.

Filmography

Film

Peter Renaday contributed voice work and acting roles to several feature-length films, primarily in animated productions and other animated features, as well as a minor live-action role early in his career.
YearFilm TitleRoleType
1966Lt. Robin Crusoe, U.S.N.PilotLive-action feature
1970French Milkman (voice)Animated feature
1985The Black Cauldron (voice)Animated feature
1999Mr. McKnight (voice) animated feature

Television

Renaday began his television career with live-action appearances in the mid-1960s, including a role as Louis in the war drama series Combat! in the episode "The Tree of Moray." Over the following decades, he transitioned primarily to , contributing to numerous produced by studios such as , , and , where his distinctive baritone voice brought depth to mentors, authority figures, and ensemble characters. His breakthrough in animation came in the 1980s with roles in Hanna-Barbera productions, voicing additional characters in underwater adventure series like The Snorks (1984–1989) and supporting parts in Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo (1979–1980). Renaday's versatility shone in ensemble casts, such as providing the voice for the Autobot architect Grapple and the aristocratic Lord Chumley in The Transformers (1985–1986), appearing in multiple episodes including "The Master Builders." He also lent his voice to the magician Mandrake in the superhero team-up Defenders of the Earth (1986). Renaday's most enduring television legacy is his portrayal of Master Splinter (also known as Hamato ), the wise rat sensei and adoptive father to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, in the long-running animated series Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987–1996), where he voiced the character across 193 episodes, guiding the heroes through countless adventures against Shredder and the . This role cemented his status in children's animation, emphasizing themes of discipline and family. In Disney's afternoon lineup, he voiced Derek Blunt, a veteran S.H.U.S.H. agent, in the episode "In Like Blunt" of (1991), and Captain William Stansbury, a ghostly naval officer, in the episode "Her Chance to Dream" (1990). Later in the 1990s, Renaday contributed to darker, more mature animated fare, voicing multiple authority figures in Gargoyles (1994–1997), including the Cyberbiotics Commander in "Awakening: Part Five," Fortress-1 Captain in the same episode, and William Greene in "The Thrill of the Hunt," across at least three episodes. His television work extended into live-action fantasy with a voice cameo as The Beast's Master in the supernatural drama Angel (2003), appearing in the episode "Apocalypse, Nowish."
Year(s)TitleRole(s)Notes
1965Combat!Louis1 episode: "The Tree of Moray"
1979–1980Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-DooVariousHanna-Barbera animated series
1984–1989The SnorksAdditional voicesHanna-Barbera animated series
1985–1986The TransformersGrapple, Lord ChumleyMultiple episodes, including "The Master Builders"
1987–1996Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesMaster Splinter / Hamato Yoshi193 episodes, lead mentor role
1990TaleSpinCaptain William Stansbury1 episode: "Her Chance to Dream"
1991Darkwing DuckDerek Blunt1 episode: "In Like Blunt"
1994–1997GargoylesCyberbiotics Commander, Fortress-1 Captain, William Greene, FatherAt least 3 episodes
2003AngelThe Beast's Master1 episode: "Apocalypse, Nowish"

Video games

Peter Renaday contributed voice work to various s throughout his career, with a notable increase in roles during the late and as part of his transition toward . His performances often featured authoritative, gravelly-voiced characters, drawing on his extensive experience in and narration. Renaday's early video game credit includes the role of M in the 2005 adaptation 007: From Russia with Love, where he provided the voice for the iconic head alongside party guest dialogue. In 2007, he voiced Al Mualim, the enigmatic Mentor of the Assassins, in , a role he reprised in archival form in Assassin's Creed: Revelations (2011). That same year, Renaday lent his voice to King Gohtza in the RPG . By 2009, Renaday appeared in several high-profile titles, including Duncan, the Grey Warden leader, in : Origins and the Covenant Minister in the real-time strategy game . He also provided additional voices for Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop. In 2010, Renaday voiced multiple characters in , most notably Easy Pete, a laid-back resident of Goodsprings, along with Doctor Henry, No-bark Noonan, Loyal, Heck Gunderson, Cannibal Johnson, and others such as Judah Kreger and various male NPCs. Renaday continued with additional voices in (2011), contributing to the expansive MMORPG's cast of characters. Later works included Dagra Dai in (2009, remastered 2013) and voices in Star Wars: Uprising (2015), such as Shortpaw and Trade League Male. His final credited roles extended into remasters and updates, such as voice talent in (2024), reflecting a sustained presence in gaming up to his later years.
YearGame TitleCharacter(s)Platform(s)
2005007: From Russia with LoveM, Party Guests,
2007Al Mualim, , PC
2007King Gohtza
2009DuncanPC, ,
2009Covenant Minister
2009Additional Voices
2010Easy Pete, Doctor Henry, No-bark Noonan, Loyal, Heck Gunderson, Cannibal Johnson, Judah Kreger, Additional Male VoicesPC, ,
2011Additional VoicesPC
2011Al Mualim (archival), , PC
2009/2013Dagra Dai
2015Shortpaw, Trade League Male, Rebel MaleMobile (, Android)
2024Additional Voice TalentPC, Xbox Series X/S

Audio drama

Peter Renaday's work in audio drama spanned radio broadcasts, cassette-based productions, and early audiobooks, emphasizing his versatility in voicing authoritative, historical, and narrative roles during the pre-digital era of the late 20th century. His contributions often tied into his broader voice acting career, where he excelled in ensemble casts for storytelling-focused media distributed via radio stations and physical tapes. Renaday had an extensive involvement with the Christian radio drama series Adventures in Odyssey, produced by Focus on the Family and airing from 1987 onward. He voiced over 100 characters across episodes from 1994 to 2015, frequently portraying biblical and historical figures that enriched the show's moral and educational narratives. Notable roles included John the Baptist, Saint Patrick, and Saint Paul in various episodes, as well as the Old Judge (representing the biblical Samuel) in the album Darien's Rise (2001). Other examples encompass Adrian #1, Adrian Priest, and Adrian Soldier #2 in episodes 422–423 ("The Case of the Secret Room" parts 1–3, 2002), and characters like Captain Danforth and Sheriff Sabian in select broadcasts. These performances were primarily in radio format, with episodes also released on cassette tapes for home listening, highlighting Renaday's skill in creating distinct voices without visual cues. In science fiction audio, Renaday portrayed the ancient Sith Lord Exar Kun in the 1996 HighBridge Audio cassette dramatization Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi: Dark Lords of the Sith. This four-cassette adaptation of the comic series by featured his deep, menacing delivery for the character's manipulative presence, contributing to the production's immersive storytelling for Star Wars fans. The audio drama format allowed Renaday to emphasize Kun's spectral and historical menace through voice alone. Renaday also narrated spoken-word audiobooks, focusing on narrative-driven works. He provided the unabridged and abridged readings for several Elmore Leonard western novels, including The Bounty Hunters (1992 cassette edition), Forty Lashes Less One (1993), and Gunsights (1994), all released by HighBridge Audio. His narration for the 2008 abridged anthology Elmore Leonard's Western Roundup—compiling those three titles—was commended for its authentic accents and vivid portrayal of characters, enhancing the audio experience on cassette and early CD formats. These projects underscored his ability to sustain listener engagement in long-form audio narratives.
YearProduction TitleCharacter/RoleFormat
1994–2015 (various episodes)Numerous (e.g., , Saint Paul, Old Judge, Adrian variants)Radio broadcast, cassette
1996Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi: Dark Lords of the SithExar KunCassette audio drama
1992The Bounty Hunters (Elmore Leonard)NarratorCassette
1993Forty Lashes Less One (Elmore Leonard)NarratorCassette
1994Gunsights (Elmore Leonard)NarratorCassette
2008Elmore Leonard's Western Roundup (anthology)NarratorCD/cassette

Theme park attractions

Peter Renaday's voice work extended to several iconic Disney theme park attractions, where he brought historical figures, characters, and narrations to life through and onboard audio systems, enhancing the immersive storytelling for guests at and . In the at in , which debuted on March 18, 1971, Renaday provided the voice for Henry the Bear, the show's emcee, from its opening until the attraction's closure for refurbishment in 2024. He also voiced Max, the mounted buffalo head that interjects during performances, in the same attraction throughout its original run. Renaday portrayed President in at , which opened on October 1, 1971; he assumed the role starting in 1993, continuing through 2008 and resuming from 2009 to 2017 during updates to the show's script and . For 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: at , operational from October 14, 1971, to September 1994, Renaday voiced , delivering narration in an impression of James Mason's film performance while guiding guests through underwater scenes aboard the submarines. Renaday served as the narrator on the Mark Twain Riverboat, voicing the character of to describe the voyage along the Rivers of America; the attraction debuted at on July 17, 1956, and at on October 1, 1971, with his recordings used across both locations for decades. He provided the voice for the TTA Central announcer on the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover at from June 1994 to October 2009, offering guided commentary on Tomorrowland's futuristic sights during the ride's loop. At , Renaday narrated The Many Adventures of , which opened on March 12, 2003, setting the scene for the Hundred Acre Wood journey inside the Hunny Hunt ride vehicles.

Other media

Renaday provided narration and character voices for numerous Disney Records albums throughout the and , often stepping in as a temporary or "vinyl" voice for due to his vocal similarity to . Notable examples include his portrayal of in Mickey Mouse Splashdance (1983), Yankee Doodle Mickey (1979), (1986), and Mickey's Rock Around the Mouse (1987). He also narrated holiday specials such as The Sounds of Christmas (1973) and The Disney Family Christmas Album (1981), contributing to the label's family-oriented audio releases. In educational and short-form media, Renaday appeared in the 1970 Disney live-action short Dad... Can I Borrow the Car?, a humorous examination of teenage directed by , where he provided voice work alongside actors like . This production, blending animation and live-action, highlighted American car enthusiasm and was later released on as part of 's educational catalog. Renaday lent his voice to several animated releases, often in supporting or additional roles that expanded on popular franchises. Other contributions include additional voices in Disney sequels such as The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (1998) and (2004). These projects showcased his versatility in ensemble casts for home entertainment markets.

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