Michael Anthony
Known for Acting · 30 credits
- Born
- 1954-06-20 (age 71)
- Place of birth
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Also known as
- Michael Anthony Sobolewski · Chickenfoot · Sammy Hagar & The Circle · Van Halen
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.
Known For
Late Show with David Letterman
1993
as Self - Musical Guest
MTV Video Music Awards
1984
as Self
Aqua Teen Hunger Force
2000
as Michael Anthony (voice)
The Dirt
2019
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Van Halen: Live in Pensacola, Florida
1995
as Bass, Vocals
Van Halen - In Concert
2011
as Himself - Bass, Vocals
TV Shows (3)
Movies (27)
The Dirt
2019
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Van Halen: Live in Pensacola, Florida
1995
as Bass, Vocals
Van Halen - In Concert
2011
as Himself - Bass, Vocals
Let There Be Drums!
2022
as Self
Chickenfoot - Get Your Buzz On
2010
as Bass
500 Days of Silence
2023
as Self
American Gangster Presents: Big Fifty - The Delhronda Hood Story
2021
Van Halen - Live Without a Net
1986
as Self (Bass / Vocals)
Van Halen - Live: Right Here, Right Now
1993
as Bass, Vocals
Van Halen: The Van Halen Story
2003
as Himself
The Long Road to Cabo
2003
as Himself
Van Halen Live at US Festival
1983
as Himself
Van Halen: Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena 1981
1981
as Self
Van Halen - Live 1986 New Haven
1986
as Bass, Vocals
Van Halen - Live In Largo
Chickenfoot: The White Album
2009
as Himself
Van Halen: Video Hits Vol. 1
1996
as Bass, Vocals
Van Halen: Largo Oct 11, 1982
1982
as Self
Van Halen - Live From The Molson 1995
2009
as Himself
Van Halen : Live In Japan Tokyo Dome 1989
1989
as Self (Bass / Vocals)
Van Halen - Live Rarities
2006
as Himself
Van Halen: Live in Largo Oct 12, 1982
1982
as Self
Van Halen Live at Monsters of Rock, Donington Park 1984
2023
as Self
Van Halen: Dallas Free Show
1991
Van Halen - The Early Days 1978-1980
1990
as Bass
Van Halen : Live from Australia
1998
as Self (Vocals / Bass)
Chickenfoot: Rocklahoma Festival 2012
2012
as Bass
About 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… With 30 credits spanning from 1981 to 2023, Michael Anthony has appeared in 27 films and 3 TV shows.
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Most Popular Michael Anthony Movies
- The Dirt (2019) — as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Van Halen: Live in Pensacola, Florida (1995) — as Bass, Vocals
- Van Halen - In Concert (2011) — as Himself - Bass, Vocals
- Let There Be Drums! (2022) — as Self
- Chickenfoot - Get Your Buzz On (2010) — as Bass
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