About
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 |
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| 2023 | Van Halen Live at Monsters of Rock, Donington Park 1984 | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
| 2023 | 500 Days of Silence | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
| 2022 | Let There Be Drums! | Actor | Self | 58 Average |
| 2021 | American Gangster Presents: Big Fifty - The Delhronda Hood Story | Actor | 58 Average |
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| 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 | 59 Average |
| 2010 | Chickenfoot - Get Your Buzz On | Actor | Bass | 59 Average |
| 2009 | Chickenfoot: The White Album | Actor | Himself | N/A N/A |
| 2006 | Van Halen - Live Rarities | Actor | Himself | N/A N/A |
| 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) | 59 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 N/A |
| 1993 | Van Halen - Live: Right Here, Right Now | Actor | Bass, Vocals | 59 Average |
| 1989 | Van Halen : Live In Japan Tokyo Dome 1989 | Actor | Self (Bass / Vocals) | 59 Average |
| 1987 | Van Halen: Live Without A Net | Actor | Self (Bass / Vocals) | 59 Average |
| 1983 | Van Halen Live at US Festival | Actor | Himself | N/A N/A |
| Van Halen - Live 1986 New Haven | Actor | Bass, Vocals | N/A N/A |
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| Van Halen - Live In Largo | Actor | N/A N/A |
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