- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 20, 1954
- Place of Birth
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
Michael Anthony
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
movieVan Halen Live at Monsters of Rock, Donington Park 1984
2023 · Self
movie500 Days of Silence
2023 · Self
movieLet There Be Drums!
2022 · Self
movieAmerican Gangster Presents: Big Fifty - The Delhronda Hood Story
2021
movieThe Dirt
2019 · Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
movieChickenfoot: Rocklahoma Festival 2012
2012 · Bass
movieVan Halen - In Concert
2011 · Himself - Bass, Vocals
movieChickenfoot - Get Your Buzz On
2010 · Bass
movieChickenfoot: The White Album
2009 · Himself
movieVan Halen - Live From The Molson 1995
2009 · Himself
movieVan Halen - Live Rarities
2006 · Himself
The Long Road to Cabo
movieThe Long Road to Cabo
2003 · Himself
movieVan Halen: The Van Halen Story
2003 · Himself
tvAqua Teen Hunger Force
2000 · Michael Anthony (voice)
movieVan Halen : Live from Australia
1998 · Self (Vocals / Bass)
movieVan Halen: Video Hits Vol. 1
1996 · Bass, Vocals
movieVan Halen: Live in Pensacola, Florida
1995 · Bass, Vocals
tvLate Show with David Letterman
1993 · Self - Musical Guest
movieVan Halen - Live: Right Here, Right Now
1993 · Bass, Vocals
movieVan Halen: Dallas Free Show
1991
movieVan Halen - The Early Days 1978-1980
1990 · Bass
movieVan Halen : Live In Japan Tokyo Dome 1989
1989 · Self (Bass / Vocals)
movieVan Halen - Live Without a Net
1986 · Self (Bass / Vocals)
movieVan Halen - Live 1986 New Haven
1986 · Bass, Vocals
tvMTV Video Music Awards
1984 · Self
movieVan Halen Live at US Festival
1983 · Himself
movieVan Halen: Live in Largo Oct 12, 1982
1982 · Self
movieVan Halen: Largo Oct 11, 1982
1982 · Self
movieVan Halen: Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena 1981
1981 · Self
movieVan Halen - Live In Largo
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