Ronald Kyle Funches is an American comedian and actor. Born in California, Funches spent his early life in Chicago before relocating to Salem, Oregon, as a teenager. He began his comedy career in Portland, Oregon, at age 23.
Right after Ironhide receives the Matrix of Leadership, with a now old and retired Optimus Prime, he must face the pressure and responsibilities that come with being the new leader of the Autobots, as he also has to face Megatron's revenge. At the end of their adventures, the Autobots get on stage and play songs in their improvised band in which they teach a lot of valuable lessons.