Michael Anthony
Born: 1954-06-20 in Chicago, Illinois, USA
Known For: Acting
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
2023
2022
- Let There Be Drums! as Self
2019
- The Dirt as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2012
2011
- Van Halen - In Concert as Himself - Bass, Vocals
2010
- Chickenfoot - Get Your Buzz On as Bass
2009
- Van Halen - Live From The Molson 1995 as Himself
- Chickenfoot: The White Album as Himself
2006
- Van Halen - Live Rarities as Himself
2003
- Van Halen: The Van Halen Story as Himself
- The Long Road to Cabo as Himself
2000
- Aqua Teen Hunger Force as Michael Anthony (voice)
1998
- Van Halen : Live from Australia as Self (Vocals / Bass)
1996
- Van Halen: Video Hits Vol. 1 as Bass, Vocals
1995
- Van Halen: Live in Pensacola, Florida as Bass, Vocals
1993
- Van Halen - Live: Right Here, Right Now as Bass, Vocals
1990
1989
- Van Halen : Live In Japan Tokyo Dome 1989 as Self (Bass / Vocals)
1986
- Van Halen - Live Without a Net as Self (Bass / Vocals)
- Van Halen - Live 1986 New Haven as Bass, Vocals
1984
- MTV Video Music Awards as Self
1983
- Van Halen Live at US Festival as Himself
1982
- Van Halen: Live in Largo Oct 12, 1982 as Self
- Van Halen: Largo Oct 11, 1982 as Self