About

Known credits:
26
Birthday:
1954-06-20
Place of birth:
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Website:
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Michael Anthony

Overview

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

Acting
2023 Van Halen Live at Monsters of Rock, Donington Park 1984 Actor Self N/A
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2023 500 Days of Silence Actor Self N/A
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2022 Let There Be Drums! Actor Self 58
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2021 American Gangster Presents: Big Fifty - The Delhronda Hood Story Actor 58
Average
2019 The Dirt Actor Self (archive footage) (uncredited) 70
Good
2012 Chickenfoot: Rocklahoma Festival 2012 Actor Bass 59
Average
2011 Van Halen - In Concert Actor Himself - Bass, Vocals 58
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2010 Chickenfoot - Get Your Buzz On Actor Bass 59
Average
2009 Chickenfoot: The White Album Actor Himself N/A
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2009 Van Halen - Live From The Molson 1995 Actor Himself 58
Average
2006 Van Halen - Live Rarities Actor Himself N/A
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2003 The Long Road to Cabo Actor Himself 59
Average
2003 Van Halen: The Van Halen Story Actor Himself 59
Average
1998 Van Halen : Live from Australia Actor Self (Vocals / Bass) 58
Average
1996 Van Halen: Video Hits Vol. 1 Actor Bass, Vocals 59
Average
1995 Van Halen: Live in Pensacola, Florida Actor Bass, Vocals N/A
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1993 Van Halen - Live: Right Here, Right Now Actor Bass, Vocals 58
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1991 Van Halen: Dallas Free Show Actor N/A
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1989 Van Halen : Live In Japan Tokyo Dome 1989 Actor Self (Bass / Vocals) 59
Average
1986 Van Halen - Live Without a Net Actor Self (Bass / Vocals) 58
Average
1983 Van Halen Live at US Festival Actor Himself N/A
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1982 Van Halen: Live in Largo Oct 12, 1982 Actor Self 58
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1982 Van Halen: Largo Oct 11, 1982 Actor Self 58
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1981 Van Halen: Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena 1981 Actor Self N/A
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Van Halen - Live 1986 New Haven Actor Bass, Vocals N/A
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Van Halen - Live In Largo Actor N/A
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