David began his creative career as a french horn player in pit orchestras and small ensembles, then studied acting in New York with the legendary Sanford Meisner at The Neighborhood Playhouse. For several years he performed in works for the New Play Center at The Roundabout Theatre before spending time in Canada working in musical theatre and touring with an a cappella group. From there he transitioned to voice work in animation and video games. David lives and works in Los Angeles.
Click here to listen to my interview with Chillpak Hollywood Hour - November 2010
Click here to read an article where industry folks (including me) talk about voice acting from The Guardian - March 2010
"David Sobolov, one of the most experienced videogame voice actors in the world. . ."
-Keith Stuart, The Guardian
Click here to read my interview with The Indepedent in London - March 2010
Click here to read a review of my iPhone app IMEvil from MacWorld - Sept 2009
Click here to read my interview with Crave Online - August 2009
Click here to read my interview with Cinema Blend - July 2009
"I just wet myself in terror. How could I have forgotten your bottomless capacity for pure Evil?"
-Michael Cohen, tv writer
Click here to read a press release about my trip to the 2009 Game Developers Conference in San Francisco - March 2009
Click here to hear a podcast interview I did with Joystiq - September 2008
Click here to read a column I wrote for Game Career Guide - February 2008
Click here to read an interview I did with couplegaming.com - February 2008
"Sobolov, one of the videogame industry's top voiceover artists... That voice - deep and resonant - is particularly well-suited for the gallery of villains (along with the occasional hero) that he plays."
-John Lippman, Wall Street Journal
Click here to view a video interview I did with Gamezombie.tv - September 2007
Click here to read Part 1 of my interview with gamingangels.com - July 2007
Click here to read Part 2 of my interview with gamingangels.com - July 2007
"Lieutenant Vasquez, who is voiced by David Sobolov. . .The deep baritone voice is gruff, yet smooth, like a tender lover who is passionate, yet also composed mostly of chocolate. Believe you me, this voice invoked things in me. "
-Toan E. Earlman, The Eloquent Idiot
Click here to read my interview with voices.com - April 2007
Click here to read my interview with insomniacmania.com - April 2003
Click here to read my interview with Toonarific.com - June 2000
"You smell good!"
-Janice Dickinson
Click here to read my interview with bwtf.com - November 1998
Click here to read an interview I gave when I was working on Robocop - October 1998