Michael Anthony
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- June 20, 1954
- Birthplace
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
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
Van Halen - Live In Largo TBA
Actor
Van Halen Live at Monsters of Rock, Donington Park 1984 2023
as Self
500 Days of Silence 2023
as Self
Let There Be Drums! 2022
as Self
American Gangster Presents: Big Fifty - The Delhronda Hood Story 2021
Actor
The Dirt 2019
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Chickenfoot: Rocklahoma Festival 2012 2012
as Bass
Van Halen - In Concert 2011
as Himself - Bass, Vocals
Chickenfoot - Get Your Buzz On 2010
as Bass
Chickenfoot: The White Album 2009
as Himself
Van Halen - Live From The Molson 1995 2009
as Himself
Van Halen – In Tokyo 2008
Actor
Van Halen - Live Rarities 2006
as Himself
- The Long Road to Cabo
The Long Road to Cabo 2003
as Himself
Van Halen: The Van Halen Story 2003
as Himself
Van Halen : Live from Australia 1998
as Self (Vocals / Bass)
Van Halen: Video Hits Vol. 1 1996
as Bass, Vocals
Van Halen: Live in Pensacola, Florida 1995
as Bass, Vocals
Van Halen - Live: Right Here, Right Now 1993
as Bass, Vocals
Van Halen: Dallas Free Show 1991
Actor
Van Halen - The Early Days 1978-1980 1990
as Bass
Van Halen : Live In Japan Tokyo Dome 1989 1989
as Self (Bass / Vocals)
Van Halen - Live 1986 New Haven 1986
as Bass, Vocals
Van Halen - Live Without a Net 1986
as Self (Bass / Vocals)
Van Halen Live at US Festival 1983
as Himself
Van Halen: Live in Largo Oct 12, 1982 1982
as Self
Van Halen: Largo Oct 11, 1982 1982
as Self
Van Halen: Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena 1981 1981
as Self
Credits from TMDB.