David Sobolov

Canadian voice actor
David Sobolov
Born (1964-10-23) October 23, 1964 (age 59)[1]
Windsor, Ontario, Canada[1]
Occupation(s)Voice actor, director
Years active1994-present
Websitewww.sobolov.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, Shockwave in Transformers: Prime, Blitzwing in Bumblebee, and Rhinox, Battletrap, and Apelinq in Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.

Early life

Sobolov was born in Windsor, Ontario.[1]

Filmography

Animation

Year Title Role Notes
1994–96 Hurricanes Phantom
1997 Mummies Alive! The Eye of Darkness
1997 The Wacky World of Tex Avery T-Rex
1997 Extreme Dinosaurs Count Alexander Von Skullheim, additional voices
1998–99 RoboCop: Alpha Commando RoboCop [2]
1999 Sabrina: The Animated Series Spookie Jar
1999–2001 Spider-Man Unlimited Lord Tyger
2003 Teen Titans Cron Episode: "Sisters"[2]
2007 Legion of Super Heroes Persuader [2]
2012; 2019 Young Justice Lobo 2 episodes[2]
2012–13 Transformers: Prime Shockwave, Vehicon Trooper #1 [2]
2012–13 Kaijudo: Rise of the Duel Masters Tatsurion the Unchained, Gate Guardian, Bronze Arm Tribe Spectator [2]
2013 Regular Show Dale Episode: "Power Tower"[2]
2013–14 Ultimate Spider-Man Drax the Destroyer, Chitauri Leader, Chitauri #1 [2]
2014 Avengers Assemble Drax the Destroyer Episode: "Guardians and Space Knights"[2]
2014 Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. [2]
2015–19 Guardians of the Galaxy Drax the Destroyer, Blackjack O'Hare, Sakaaran Crew Member, Nova Corpsman #1, Nova Corps Guard #2, Nurse Max, Ultroid, Zombies [2]
2016–17 Ben 10 Upgrade, Vin Ethanol, additional voices [2]
2017 Justice League Action Gorilla Grodd [2]

Anime

Year Title Role Notes
2021–Present One Piece Kaido [3]
2021 Super Crooks Man Mountain, Molecule Master [2]

Anime films

Year Title Role Notes
2016 Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV Radio Voice [2]

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2000 Monster Mash Frank English dub, direct-to-video
2005 Serenity Reavers Voice, uncredited
2008 Dragonlance: Dragons of Autumn Twilight Verminaard Direct-to-video
2013 Star Trek Into Darkness Additional voices
2018 Bumblebee Blitzwing Voice[2]
2019 Alita: Battle Angel Centurion Voice[2]
2023 Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Apelinq, Battletrap Voice

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2005 Star Trek: Enterprise Slar Voice, episode: "In a Mirror, Darkly, Part II"
2014–15 Mighty Med Annihilator Recurring voice role[2]
2015 Daredevil Stone Voice, uncredited; episode: "Stick"[2]
2015–23 The Flash Gorilla Grodd Recurring voice role

Video games

Year Title Role Notes
2003 Call of Duty German Loudspeaker, additional voices [2]
2003 Spawn: Armageddon Malebolgia [2]
2004 Shark Tale Hammerhead Boss, Sawfish Waiter [2]
2005 Predator: Concrete Jungle Hunter Borgia [2]
2005 Rogue Galaxy Deego Aegis [2]
2006 Justice League Heroes Darkseid [2]
2006 Marvel: Ultimate Alliance Blackheart, Titannus [2]
2007 Transformers: The Game Brawl [2]
2009 Halo Wars The Arbiter, additional voices [2]
2009 Brütal Legend Pit Boss, Treeback, Bouncers, Druids [2]
2011 Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception Marlowe's Agents [2]
2012 Starhawk Rifters, Outcast, Radio Control Operators [2]
2012 Diablo III Azmodan [2]
2013 Dota 2 Terrorblade [2]
2013 Armored Core: Verdict Day Commander Reaper J, CPU Voice Credited as David Sobolv[4]
2013 Lego Marvel Super Heroes Drax the Destroyer, Electro [2]
2016 Marvel Avengers Academy Drax the Destroyer, Carnage [2]
2017 Conan Exiles Arcos the Wanderer, Warmaker, Additional Voices [2]
2017 Injustice 2 Doctor Fate [2]
2018 Conan Exiles Arcos the Wanderer, Warmaker Klael [2]
2018 Lego DC Super-Villains Gorilla Grodd, Lobo, Doctor Fate, Frankenstein, Treasure Hunter
2018 Fortnite Black Knight Garridan [2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "David Sobolov". Windsor Public Library. 2018. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am "David Sobolov (visual voices guide)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved 25 August 2021. 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 opening and/or closing credits and/or other reliable sources of information.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  3. ^ "One Piece Reveals Kaido's English Voice Actor". comicbook. Retrieved October 23, 2021.
  4. ^ FromSoftware. Armored Core: Verdict Day. Bandai Namco Entertainment. Scene: Ending credits, 1:57 in, CAST LIST.

External links

  • Official website
  • David Sobolov at IMDb
  • David Sobolov at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
  • David Sobolov featured on cnet's 404 show for iPhone App iMEvil
  • David Sobolov - Voice Guy Sobolov's personal website
  • ROBOCOP Archive (Short Interview)
  • Video Interview shot at Austin GDC 2007 by GameZombie.tv
  • David Sobolov Inside the Games Interview
  • David Sobolov interview with Super Hero Speak 2015
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National
  • France
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