Actor Peter Spellos, who had a recurring role on the NBC series “American Dreams” and voiced Sky-Byte in 39 episodes of the animated series “Transformers: Robots in Disguise,” died Sunday at the age of 69.
His death was confirmed by friend Fred Olen on Facebook. “It is with tremendous sadness that I must report the passing of my dear friend, Peter Spellos at 2:30am this morning,” Olen wrote.
“Many of you knew Peter personally,” he continued. “He had more loving friends than there are stars in the sky. A gentler giant never existed. A talented actor, teacher and wise old owl. He always made me laugh. I cannot even recall how many movies we made together, but they would probably fill a book… maybe some day they will. Goodbye, pal.”
A cause of death was not given.
The actor’s additional credits include “Men in Black II.” He also enjoyed a...
His death was confirmed by friend Fred Olen on Facebook. “It is with tremendous sadness that I must report the passing of my dear friend, Peter Spellos at 2:30am this morning,” Olen wrote.
“Many of you knew Peter personally,” he continued. “He had more loving friends than there are stars in the sky. A gentler giant never existed. A talented actor, teacher and wise old owl. He always made me laugh. I cannot even recall how many movies we made together, but they would probably fill a book… maybe some day they will. Goodbye, pal.”
A cause of death was not given.
The actor’s additional credits include “Men in Black II.” He also enjoyed a...
- 11/19/2023
- by Stephanie Kaloi
- The Wrap
Peter Spellos, a star on the TV series American Dreams and a voice on the animated ‘Transformers’ series, died early Sunday of pancreatic cancer complications. He was 69.
He was at Francisca Hospice House in Indianapolis, Indiana, according to his friend and acting student, Jennifer Smith.
“It is with tremendous sadness that I must report the passing of my dear friend, Peter Spellos at 2:30am this morning,” wrote friend Fred Olen on Facebook. “Many of you knew Peter personally. He had more loving friends than there are stars in the sky. A gentler giant never existed. A talented actor, teacher and wise old owl. He always made me laugh. I cannot even recall how many movies we made together, but they would probably fill a book… maybe some day they will. Goodbye, pal.”
Spelllos voiced the character Sky-Byte on the Transformers: Robots in Disguise cartoon series. He played the role for 39 episodes.
He was at Francisca Hospice House in Indianapolis, Indiana, according to his friend and acting student, Jennifer Smith.
“It is with tremendous sadness that I must report the passing of my dear friend, Peter Spellos at 2:30am this morning,” wrote friend Fred Olen on Facebook. “Many of you knew Peter personally. He had more loving friends than there are stars in the sky. A gentler giant never existed. A talented actor, teacher and wise old owl. He always made me laugh. I cannot even recall how many movies we made together, but they would probably fill a book… maybe some day they will. Goodbye, pal.”
Spelllos voiced the character Sky-Byte on the Transformers: Robots in Disguise cartoon series. He played the role for 39 episodes.
- 11/19/2023
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
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