Michael Anthony

Michael Anthony

Acting
Born 1954-06-20Chicago, Illinois, USA

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.

Movies (28)

The Dirt
7.4

The Dirt

2019Movie7.4
Van Halen: Live in Pensacola, Florida

Van Halen: Live in Pensacola, Florida

1995Movie
Van Halen - In Concert
8.0

Van Halen - In Concert

2011Movie8.0
Let There Be Drums!
6.8

Let There Be Drums!

2022Movie6.8
American Gangster Presents: Big Fifty - The Delhronda Hood Story
5.8

American Gangster Presents: Big Fifty - The Delhronda Hood Story

2021Movie5.8
Van Halen ‎– In Tokyo
8.0

Van Halen ‎– In Tokyo

2008Movie8.0
Van Halen - Live Without a Net
7.2

Van Halen - Live Without a Net

1986Movie7.2
Van Halen: The Van Halen Story
7.1

Van Halen: The Van Halen Story

2003Movie7.1
Van Halen: Video Hits Vol. 1
8.4

Van Halen: Video Hits Vol. 1

1996Movie8.4
Van Halen Live at US Festival

Van Halen Live at US Festival

1983Movie
Chickenfoot - Get Your Buzz On
6.7

Chickenfoot - Get Your Buzz On

2010Movie6.7
Chickenfoot: The White Album

Chickenfoot: The White Album

2009Movie
500 Days of Silence
5.0

500 Days of Silence

2023Movie5.0
Van Halen - Live: Right Here, Right Now
7.6

Van Halen - Live: Right Here, Right Now

1993Movie7.6
Van Halen: Largo Oct 11, 1982
8.0

Van Halen: Largo Oct 11, 1982

1982Movie8.0
Van Halen - Live In Largo

Van Halen - Live In Largo

Movie
Van Halen : Live In Japan Tokyo Dome 1989
8.0

Van Halen : Live In Japan Tokyo Dome 1989

1989Movie8.0
Van Halen : Live from Australia
7.5

Van Halen : Live from Australia

1998Movie7.5
Van Halen: Live in Largo Oct 12, 1982
10.0

Van Halen: Live in Largo Oct 12, 1982

1982Movie10.0
Van Halen Live at Monsters of Rock, Donington Park 1984

Van Halen Live at Monsters of Rock, Donington Park 1984

2023Movie
The Long Road to Cabo
8.3

The Long Road to Cabo

2003Movie8.3
Van Halen - The Early Days 1978-1980

Van Halen - The Early Days 1978-1980

1990Movie
Van Halen - Live Rarities

Van Halen - Live Rarities

2006Movie
Van Halen - Live 1986 New Haven

Van Halen - Live 1986 New Haven

1986Movie
Van Halen - Live From The Molson 1995
8.0

Van Halen - Live From The Molson 1995

2009Movie8.0
Van Halen: Dallas Free Show

Van Halen: Dallas Free Show

1991Movie
Van Halen: Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena 1981

Van Halen: Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena 1981

1981Movie
Chickenfoot: Rocklahoma Festival 2012
6.0

Chickenfoot: Rocklahoma Festival 2012

2012Movie6.0

TV Shows (3)

Late Show with David Letterman
6.4

Late Show with David Letterman

1993Series6.4
Aqua Teen Hunger Force
7.5

Aqua Teen Hunger Force

2000Series7.5
MTV Video Music Awards
7.9

MTV Video Music Awards

1984Series7.9