Michael Anthony
Acting • Born 1954-06-20
Biography
Michael Anthony Sobolewski (born June 20, 1954) is an American musician who was the bassist and backing vocalist for the hard rock band Van Halen from 1974 to 2006. He performed on Van Halen's first 11 albums and was their longest-tenured bassist. Following his 2006 departure, Anthony has collaborated with fellow former Van Halen bandmate Sammy Hagar for the supergroups Chickenfoot and Sammy Hagar and the Circle. In addition to his music career, he markets a line of hot sauces named Mad Anthony and related products. Anthony was inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Van Halen in 2007.
Filmography
29 credits
American Gangster Presents: Big Fifty - The Delhronda Hood Story
Movie • 2021
Let There Be Drums!
Movie • 2022
Self
Van Halen: Video Hits Vol. 1
Movie • 1996
Bass, Vocals
The Dirt
Movie • 2019
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Chickenfoot: The White Album
Movie • 2009
Himself
Van Halen Live at Monsters of Rock, Donington Park 1984
Movie • 2023
Self
Van Halen: The Van Halen Story
Movie • 2003
Himself
The Long Road to Cabo
Movie • 2003
Himself
Van Halen: Live in Pensacola, Florida
Movie • 1995
Bass, Vocals
Chickenfoot: Rocklahoma Festival 2012
Movie • 2012
Bass
500 Days of Silence
Movie • 2023
Self
Van Halen Live at US Festival
Movie • 1983
Himself
Chickenfoot - Get Your Buzz On
Movie • 2010
Bass
Van Halen - Live Without a Net
Movie • 1986
Self (Bass / Vocals)
Van Halen - In Concert
Movie • 2011
Himself - Bass, Vocals
Van Halen - Live In Largo
Movie
Van Halen - Live: Right Here, Right Now
Movie • 1993
Bass, Vocals
Van Halen - Live 1986 New Haven
Movie • 1986
Bass, Vocals
Van Halen : Live In Japan Tokyo Dome 1989
Movie • 1989
Self (Bass / Vocals)
Van Halen : Live from Australia
Movie • 1998
Self (Vocals / Bass)
Van Halen - Live Rarities
Movie • 2006
Himself
Van Halen: Live in Largo Oct 12, 1982
Movie • 1982
Self
Van Halen: Largo Oct 11, 1982
Movie • 1982
Self
Van Halen: Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena 1981
Movie • 1981
Self
Van Halen - Live From The Molson 1995
Movie • 2009
Himself
Van Halen: Dallas Free Show
Movie • 1991
Van Halen - The Early Days 1978-1980
Movie • 1990
Bass
MTV Video Music Awards
TV • 1984
Self
Aqua Teen Hunger Force
TV • 2000
Michael Anthony (voice)