David Sobolov (born October 23, 1964) 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.
Filmography Animation Year Title Role Notes 1994–1996 Hurricanes Phantom 1997 Mummies Alive! The Eye of Darkness The Wacky World of Tex Avery T-Rex Extreme Dinosaurs Count Alexander Von Skullheim, additional voices 1998–1999 RoboCop: Alpha Commando RoboCop 1998–1999 Beast Wars: Transformers Depth Charge 1999 Sabrina: The Animated Series Spookie Jar 1999–2001 Spider-Man Unlimited Lord Tyger 2003 Teen Titans Cron Episode: "Sisters" 2007 Legion of Super Heroes Persuader 2012; 2019 Young Justice Lobo 2 episodes 2012–2013 Transformers: Prime Shockwave, Vehicon Trooper #1 Kaijudo: Rise of the Duel Masters Tatsurion the Unchained, Gate Guardian, Bronze Arm Tribe Spectator 2013 Regular Show Dale Episode: "Power Tower" 2013–2014 Ultimate Spider-Man Drax the Destroyer, Chitauri 2014 Avengers Assemble Drax the Destroyer Episode: "Guardians and Space Knights" Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. 2015–2019 Guardians of the Galaxy Drax the Destroyer, Blackjack O'Hare, additional voices 2016–2017 Ben 10 Upgrade, Vin Ethanol, additional voices 2017 Justice League Action Gorilla Grodd
Anime Year Title Role Notes 2021–present One Piece Kaido 2021Super CrooksMan Mountain, Molecule Master
Anime films Year Title Role Notes 2016 Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV Radio Voice
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 Voice2019Alita: Battle AngelCenturionVoice 2023 Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Apelinq, Battletrap, Rhinox (uncredited) Voice
Television Year Title Role Notes 2005 Star Trek: Enterprise Slar Voice, episode: "In a Mirror, Darkly" 2014–2015 Mighty Med Annihilator Recurring voice role 2015 Daredevil Stone Voice, uncredited; episode: "Stick" 2015–2023 The Flash Gorilla Grodd Recurring voice role 2017–2018 DC's Legends of Tomorrow Voice, 2 episodesGrodd Coming to ‘Legends of Tomorrow’ S3, Villain Returns Explained
Video games Year Title Role Notes 2000 Sabrina: The Animated Series: Magical Adventure Spooky Jar 2003 Call of Duty German Loudspeaker, additional voices Spawn: Armageddon Malebolgia 2004 Shark Tale Hammerhead Boss, Sawfish Waiter 2005 Predator: Concrete Jungle Hunter Borgia Rogue Galaxy Deego Aegis 2006 Justice League Heroes Darkseid Marvel: Ultimate Alliance Blackheart, Titannus 2007 Transformers: The Game Brawl Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Lt. Vasquez 2009 Halo Wars Arbiter, additional voices Brütal Legend Pit Boss, Treeback, Bouncers, Druids 2011 Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception Marlowe's Agents 2012 Starhawk Rifters, Outcast, Radio Control Operators Diablo III Azmodan 2013 Dota 2 Terrorblade Skylanders: Swap ForceBumble Blast Armored Core: Verdict Day Commander Reaper J, CPU Voice Credited as David Sobolv Lego Marvel Super Heroes Drax the Destroyer, Electro 2016 Marvel Avengers Academy Drax the Destroyer, Carnage Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered Lt. Vasquez (archived audio) 2017 Conan Exiles Arcos the Wanderer, Warmaker, Additional Voices Injustice 2 Doctor Fate 2018 Conan Exiles Arcos the Wanderer, Warmaker Klael Lego DC Super-Villains Gorilla Grodd, Lobo, Doctor Fate, Frankenstein, Treasure Hunter FortniteBlack Knight Garridan 2025 Date Everything! Washford
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External links Official website
David Sobolov featured on cnet's 404 show for iPhone App iMEvil 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