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
Cast Credits
Van Halen Live at Monsters of Rock, Donington Park 1984
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2023
500 Days of Silence
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2023
Let There Be Drums!
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2022
American Gangster Presents: Big Fifty - The Delhronda Hood Story
Character:
MOVIE • 2021
The Dirt
Character: Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
MOVIE • 2019
Chickenfoot: Rocklahoma Festival 2012
Character: Bass
MOVIE • 2012
Van Halen - In Concert
Character: Himself - Bass, Vocals
MOVIE • 2011
Chickenfoot - Get Your Buzz On
Character: Bass
MOVIE • 2010
Chickenfoot: The White Album
Character: Himself
MOVIE • 2009
Van Halen - Live From The Molson 1995
Character: Himself
MOVIE • 2009
Van Halen - Live Rarities
Character: Himself
MOVIE • 2006
The Long Road to Cabo
Character: Himself
MOVIE • 2003
Van Halen: The Van Halen Story
Character: Himself
MOVIE • 2003
Aqua Teen Hunger Force
Character: Michael Anthony (voice)
TV • 2000
Van Halen : Live from Australia
Character: Self (Vocals / Bass)
MOVIE • 1998
Van Halen: Video Hits Vol. 1
Character: Bass, Vocals
MOVIE • 1996
Van Halen: Live in Pensacola, Florida
Character: Bass, Vocals
MOVIE • 1995
Van Halen - Live: Right Here, Right Now
Character: Bass, Vocals
MOVIE • 1993
Van Halen: Dallas Free Show
Character:
MOVIE • 1991
Van Halen : Live In Japan Tokyo Dome 1989
Character: Self (Bass / Vocals)
MOVIE • 1989