Michael Anthony
Actor
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
Van Halen - Live: Right Here, Right Now
as Bass, Vocals 1993
Van Halen - Live Without a Net
as Self (Bass / Vocals) 1986
Van Halen: Video Hits Vol. 1
as Bass, Vocals 1996
Chickenfoot - Get Your Buzz On
as Bass 2010
Let There Be Drums!
as Self 2022
Van Halen : Live from Australia
as Self (Vocals / Bass) 1998
American Gangster Presents: Big Fifty - The Delhronda Hood Story
2021
Van Halen: The Van Halen Story
as Himself 2003
Chickenfoot: Rocklahoma Festival 2012
as Bass 2012
Van Halen : Live In Japan Tokyo Dome 1989
as Self (Bass / Vocals) 1989
Van Halen - Live From The Molson 1995
as Himself 2009
The Long Road to Cabo
as Himself 2003
Van Halen - In Concert
as Himself - Bass, Vocals 2011
Van Halen: Live in Largo Oct 12, 1982
as Self 1982
Van Halen: Largo Oct 11, 1982
as Self 1982
Chickenfoot: The White Album
as Himself 2009