David Sobolov

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David Sobolov
Sobolov at TFcon 2019
Born (1964-10-23) October 23, 1964[1]
Windsor, Ontario, Canada[1]
Occupations
  • Voice actor
  • director
Years active1994–present
Websitesobolov.com

David Sobolov (born October 23, 1964)[1] is a Canadian voice actor and director, best known for his roles as Gorilla Grodd in various DC media, Drax the Destroyer in various Marvel media, Kaido in One Piece, and various characters in the Transformers franchise; notably Depth Charge in Beast Wars: Transformers, Shockwave in Transformers: Prime, Blitzwing in Bumblebee and Battletrap and Apelinq in Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. Sobolov was born in Windsor, Ontario.[1]

Filmography

Animation

YearTitleRoleNotes
1994–1996HurricanesPhantom
1997Mummies Alive!The Eye of Darkness
The Wacky World of Tex AveryT-Rex
Extreme DinosaursCount Alexander Von Skullheim, additional voices
1998–1999RoboCop: Alpha CommandoRoboCop[2]
1998–1999Beast Wars: TransformersDepth Charge
1999Sabrina: The Animated SeriesSpookie Jar
1999–2001Spider-Man UnlimitedLord Tyger
2003Teen TitansCronEpisode: "Sisters"[2]
2007Legion of Super HeroesPersuader[2]
2012; 2019Young JusticeLobo2 episodes[2]
2012–2013Transformers: PrimeShockwave, Vehicon Trooper #1[2]
Kaijudo: Rise of the Duel MastersTatsurion the Unchained, Gate Guardian, Bronze Arm Tribe Spectator[2]
2013Regular ShowDaleEpisode: "Power Tower"[2]
2013–2014Ultimate Spider-ManDrax the Destroyer, Chitauri[2]
2014Avengers AssembleDrax the DestroyerEpisode: "Guardians and Space Knights"[2]
Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.[2]
2015–2019Guardians of the GalaxyDrax the Destroyer, Blackjack O'Hare, additional voices[2]
2016Star vs. the Forces of EvilFortressEpisode: "Star vs. Echo Geek"
2016–2017Ben 10Upgrade, Vin Ethanol, additional voices[2]
2017Justice League ActionGorilla Grodd[2]

Anime

YearTitleRoleNotes
2021–presentOne PieceKaido[3]
2021 Super Crooks Man Mountain, Molecule Master [2]

Anime films

YearTitleRoleNotes
2016Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XVRadio Voice[2]

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2000Monster MashFrankEnglish dub, direct-to-video
2005SerenityReaversVoice, uncredited
2008Dragonlance: Dragons of Autumn TwilightVerminaardDirect-to-video
2013Star Trek Into DarknessAdditional voices
2018BumblebeeBlitzwingVoice[2]
2019 Alita: Battle Angel Centurion Voice[2]
2023Transformers: Rise of the BeastsApelinq, Battletrap, Rhinox (uncredited)Voice

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2005Star Trek: EnterpriseSlarVoice, episode: "In a Mirror, Darkly"
2014–2015Mighty MedAnnihilatorRecurring voice role[2]
2015DaredevilStoneVoice, uncredited; episode: "Stick"[2]
2015–2023The FlashGorilla GroddRecurring voice role
2017–2018DC's Legends of TomorrowVoice, 2 episodes[4]

Video games

YearTitleRoleNotes
2000Sabrina: The Animated Series: Magical AdventureSpooky Jar[2]
2003Call of DutyGerman Loudspeaker, additional voices[2]
Spawn: ArmageddonMalebolgia[2]
2004Shark TaleHammerhead Boss, Sawfish Waiter[2]
2005Predator: Concrete JungleHunter Borgia[2]
Rogue GalaxyDeego Aegis[2]
2006Justice League HeroesDarkseid[2]
Marvel: Ultimate AllianceBlackheart, Titannus[2]
2007Transformers: The GameBrawl[2]
Call of Duty 4: Modern WarfareLt. Vasquez[2]
2009Halo WarsArbiter, additional voices[2]
Brütal LegendPit Boss, Treeback, Bouncers, Druids[2]
2011Uncharted 3: Drake's DeceptionMarlowe's Agents[2]
2012StarhawkRifters, Outcast, Radio Control Operators[2]
Diablo IIIAzmodan[2]
2013Dota 2Terrorblade[2]
Skylanders: Swap Force Bumble Blast [5]
Armored Core: Verdict DayCommander Reaper J, CPU VoiceCredited as David Sobolv[6]
Lego Marvel Super HeroesDrax the Destroyer, Electro[2]
2016Marvel Avengers AcademyDrax the Destroyer, Carnage[2]
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare RemasteredLt. Vasquez (archived audio)[2]
2017Conan ExilesArcos the Wanderer, Warmaker, Additional Voices[2]
Injustice 2Doctor Fate[2]
2018Conan ExilesArcos the Wanderer, Warmaker Klael[2]
Lego DC Super-VillainsGorilla Grodd, Lobo, Doctor Fate, Frankenstein, Treasure Hunter
Fortnite Black Knight Garridan [2]
2025Date Everything!Washford[2]

References

  1. "David Sobolov". Windsor Public Library. 2018. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
  2. "David Sobolov (visual voices guide)". Behind The Voice Actors (A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information). Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  3. "One Piece Reveals Kaido's English Voice Actor". comicbook. Retrieved October 23, 2021.
  4. Grodd Coming to ‘Legends of Tomorrow’ S3, Villain Returns Explained
  5. "Skylanders Game - Bumble Blast". David Sobolov. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
  6. FromSoftware. Armored Core: Verdict Day. Bandai Namco Entertainment. Scene: Ending credits, 1:57 in, CAST LIST.