Paul Eiding
Biography
Paul Eiding is an American actor, voice actor, and voice instructor born on March 28, 1957, in Cleveland, Ohio. He has 128 known acting credits on The Movie Database and is also known by the alternative names Paul Ciding, Paul Edding, Paul Elding, and Paul Otis. Eiding is perhaps best known for his television and voice-acting roles, including Don Miller in The Charmings, Perceptor in the original Transformers cartoon and The Transformers, Colonel Roy Campbell in the Metal Gear series, the narrator in Diablo, Judicator Aldaris in StarCraft, and Max Tennyson in the Ben 10 franchise, including Ben 10, Ben 10: Alien Force, and Ben 10: Ultimate Alien.
Career overview
Paul Eiding is an American actor, voice actor, and voice instructor born on March 18, 1957, in Cleveland, Ohio. Throughout his career, he has accumulated 128 known acting credits on The Movie Database and is recognized under alternative names including Paul Ciding, Paul Edding, Paul Elding, and Paul Otis.
He is perhaps best known for his television and voice-acting roles across various animated series and video games. Among his most prominent voice roles are Perceptor in the original Transformers cartoon, Colonel Roy Campbell in the Metal Gear series, the narrator in Diablo, Judicator Aldaris in StarCraft, and Max Tennyson in the Ben 10 franchise, which includes Ben 10, Ben 10: Alien Force, and Ben 10: Ultimate Alien. In addition to his voice work, Eiding is known for his live-action role as Don Miller in The Charmings.
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139 titles- The Tourist (2025) as Henri Lafayette (voice)
- Transformers: 40th Anniversary Event (2024) as Hound / Ratchet / Teletraan 1 / Thundercracker (voice)
- Frank & Emmet (2021) as Frank
- Close Enough (2020) as Ferris Wheel Operator (voice)
- Amphibia (2019) as Monroe (voice)
- Reign of the Supermen (2019) as Jonathan Kent (voice)
- The Death of Superman (2019) as Pa Kent (voice)
- Mad About You (2019) as Herbert
- The Death and Return of Superman (2019) as Jonathan Kent (voice)
- Riley Parra: Better Angels (2019) as Father Jacob
- Incredibles 2 (2018) as Reflux / Additional Voices (voice)
- We Bare Bears (2015) as Additional Voices (voice)
- Justice League: Throne of Atlantis (2015) as Captain (voice)
- Monsters University (2013) as Additional Voices (voice)
- Planes (2013) as Additional Voices (voice)
- Ben 10: Omniverse (2012) as Grandpa Max (voice)
- Ben 10: Destroy All Aliens (2012) as Grandpa Max (voice)
- Superman vs. The Elite (2012) as Pa Kent (voice)
- Ben 10: Omniverse (2012) as Max Tennyson /Zed /Liam (voice)
- Ben 10: Road Trip Rumble (2012) as Grandpa Max
- Air Mater (2011) as Red Hawk (voice)
- Ben 10: Ultimate Alien (2010) as Max Tennyson / Guard #1 / Guard #2 (voice)
- Heavy Metal Mater (2010) as Additional Voice Talent (voice)
- Monster Truck Mater (2010) as Additional Voice Talent (voice)
- Up (2009) as Additional Voices (voice)
- Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009) as Additional Voices (voice)
- Unidentified Flying Mater (2009) as Additional Voice Talent (voice)
- WALL·E (2008) as Additional Voices (voice)
- Ben 10: Alien Force (2008) as Max (voice)
- Ben 10: Alien Force (2008) as Max / DNAlien (voice)
- Ben 10: Alien Force (2008) as Max / Truck Driver (voice)
- Ben 10: Alien Force (2008) as Max / Moe (voice)
- Ben 10: Alien Force (2008) as HighBreed (voice)
- Ben 10: Alien Force (2008) as Max / Alien Serf (voice)
- Ben 10: Alien Force (2008) as DNAlien / Grandpa Max (voice)
- Ben 10: Alien Force (2008) as Ishyama / Grandpa Max (voice)
- Ben 10: Alien Force (2008) as Grandpa Max (voice)
- Cars Toon Mater's Tall Tales (2008) as Additional Voices (voice)
- Radio Dazed (2008) as Grandpa Max
- Survival Skills (2008) as Grandpa Max
- Dogged Pursuit (2008) as Grandpa Max
- Sleepaway Camper (2008) as Grandpa Max
- Let the Games Begin (2008) as Grandpa Max
- Ben 10: Secret of the Omnitrix (2007) as Grandpa Max (voice)
- American Zombie (2007) as Hank Baker
- The Making of God of War II (2007) as Theseus
- Hijacked (2007) as Grandpa Max (voice)
- Cars (2006) as Additional Voices (voice)
- Metal Gear Saga: Vol. 1 (2006) as Col. Roy Campbell
- Ben 10 Merry Christmas (2006) as Max Tennyson
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Stan
- Ben 10 (2005) as Grandpa Max (voice)
- My Name Is Earl (2005) as Business Man
- Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005) as Dock / Xu / Bushi (voice)
- Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005) as Ukano (voice)
- W.I.T.C.H. (2004) as Jeek (voice)
- Finding Nemo (2003) as Additional Voice (voice)
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Judge Porterson
- Treasure Planet (2002) as Additional Voices (voice)
- Cinderella II: Dreams Come True (2002) as Additional Voices (voice)
- Monsters, Inc. (2001) as Additional Voices (voice)
- The West Wing (1999) as Labor Lawyer
- Providence (1999) as Hank
- Tarzan (1999) as Additional Voices (voice)
- The Iron Giant (1999) as Additional Voices (voice)
- Doug's 1st Movie (1999) as Additional Voices (voice)
- Martial Law (1998) as Dr. Ari Wilson
- A Bug's Life (1998) as Additional Voices (voice)
- The Practice (1997) as Science Expert
- Cow and Chicken (1997) as Patient #1 / Patient #3 (voice)
- Cow and Chicken (1997) as Charles / Bully #1 (voice)
- I Am Weasel (1997) as Patient #1 / Patient #3 (voice)
- Toxic Crusaders: The Movie (1997)
- Runaway Car (1997) as Wally Baird
- The Pretender (1996) as Bernie Baxley
- The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest (1996)
- The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest (1996) as Bennett (voice)
- The Fantastic Voyages of Sinbad the Sailor (1996)
- Bio-Dome (1996) as Assistant
- Skyscraper (1996) as John Jarrow
- The Drew Carey Show (1995) as Jim
- The Savage Dragon (1995) as (voice)
- The George Wendt Show (1995)
- Sketch Artist II: Hands That See (1995) as Sydney Burroughs
- Daisy-Head Mayzie (1995) as Mr. McGrew (voice)
- ER (1994) as Kadalski
- Chicago Hope (1994) as Saul
- The Tick (1994) as Gezundtitan (voice)
- The Tick (1994) as Socket (voice)
- Scooby-Doo! in Arabian Nights (1994) as Additional Voices (voice)
- SWAT Kats: The Radical Squadron (1993) as Dr. Zyme (voice)
- Once Upon a Forest (1993) as Abigail's Father (voice)
- Batman: The Animated Series (1992) as Dolan (voice)
- Picket Fences (1992) as Jason Steinberg
- Love & War (1992)
- Capitol Critters (1992)
- Toxic Crusaders (1991) as Nozone (voice)
- Adventures in Dinosaur City (1991) as King (voice)
- Blossom (1990)
- Captain Planet and the Planeteers (1990) as Scientist / General B (voice)
- Dream On (1990) as Tourist
- MadHouse (1990) as Stark
- Over My Dead Body (1990)
- Unspeakable Acts (1990) as Abe Laeser
- Timeless Tales: The Ugly Duckling (1990) as Rabbit with green shirt and red tie (voice)
- Doogie Howser, M.D. (1989) as Dr. Freeman
- Major Dad (1989)
- Nightbreaker (1989) as Dr. Roscoe Cummings
- Hound Town (1989) as (voice)
- Murphy Brown (1988)
- Empty Nest (1988)
- Dear John (1988) as Emcee
- Fantastic Max (1988)
- Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) as Ambassador Loquel
- thirtysomething (1987)
- The Charmings (1987) as Don Miller
- L.A. Law (1986) as Ben Slaeffer
- Perfect Strangers (1986)
- The Transformers: The Movie (1986) as Perceptor (voice)
- Stewardess School (1986) as Cab Driver
- The Golden Girls (1985) as Peter
- The Twilight Zone (1985) as (segment "The Once and Future King")
- Amazing Stories (1985) as Doctor
- Street Hawk (1985) as Reporter #2
- Hunter (1984) as Wally Wallerstean
- The Transformers (1984) as Perceptor (voice)
- Who's the Boss? (1984)
- Tales from the Darkside (1984) as Reverend Joy
- Finder of Lost Loves (1984) as Stanley
- Best Defense (1984) as Tourist
- A Touch of Scandal (1984) as Howard Karpman
- Cheers (1982) as Fred
- Fame (1982)
- Matt Houston (1982)
- The Personals (1982) as Paul
- Hill Street Blues (1981)
- Simon & Simon (1981)
- Foolin' Around (1980)
- Petunia as Larry
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Paul Eiding best known for?
Paul Eiding is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Close Enough (2020), Amphibia (2019), Reign of the Supermen (2019), The Death of Superman (2019).
When and where was Paul Eiding born?
Paul Eiding was born on March 28, 1957 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
How many credits does Paul Eiding have?
Paul Eiding has accumulated over 139 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1980 to 2025.
What is Paul Eiding's background in cinema and television?
Paul Eiding is an American actor, voice actor, and voice instructor born on March 28, 1957, in Cleveland, Ohio. He has 128 known acting credits on The Movie Database and is also known by the alternative names Paul Ciding, Paul Edding, Paul Elding, and Paul Otis. Eiding is perhaps best known for his television and voice...