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

Late Show with David Letterman
1995
MTV Video Music Awards
1986
Aqua Teen Hunger Force
2010
The Dirt
2019
Let There Be Drums!
2022
Van Halen: The Van Halen Story
2003
Van Halen: Live in Pensacola, Florida
1995
Van Halen - In Concert
2011
Van Halen - Live: Right Here, Right Now
1993
Van Halen - Live Without a Net
1986
American Gangster Presents: Big Fifty - The Delhronda Hood Story
2021
Chickenfoot - Get Your Buzz On
2010

FILMOGRAPHY

All
Movies
TV
Acting
31
2023
Van Halen Live at Monsters of Rock, Donington Park 1984
as Self
2023
500 Days of Silence
as Self
2022
Let There Be Drums!
as Self
2021
American Gangster Presents: Big Fifty - The Delhronda Hood Story
2019
The Dirt
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2012
Chickenfoot: Rocklahoma Festival 2012
as Bass
2011
Van Halen - In Concert
as Himself - Bass, Vocals
2010
Chickenfoot - Get Your Buzz On
as Bass
2010
Aqua Teen Hunger Force
as Michael Anthony (voice)
2009
Chickenfoot: The White Album
as Himself
2009
Van Halen - Live From The Molson 1995
as Himself
2008
Van Halen ‎– In Tokyo
2006
Van Halen - Live Rarities
as Himself
2003
Van Halen: The Van Halen Story
as Himself
2003
The Long Road to Cabo
as Himself
1998
Van Halen : Live from Australia
as Self (Vocals / Bass)
1996
Van Halen: Video Hits Vol. 1
as Bass, Vocals
1995
Van Halen: Live in Pensacola, Florida
as Bass, Vocals
1995
Late Show with David Letterman
as Self - Musical Guest
1993
Van Halen - Live: Right Here, Right Now
as Bass, Vocals
1991
Van Halen: Dallas Free Show
1990
Van Halen - The Early Days 1978-1980
as Bass
1989
Van Halen : Live In Japan Tokyo Dome 1989
as Self (Bass / Vocals)
1986
Van Halen - Live Without a Net
as Self (Bass / Vocals)
1986
Van Halen - Live 1986 New Haven
as Bass, Vocals
1986
MTV Video Music Awards
as Self
1983
Van Halen Live at US Festival
as Himself
1982
Van Halen: Live in Largo Oct 12, 1982
as Self
1982
Van Halen: Largo Oct 11, 1982
as Self
1981
Van Halen: Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena 1981
as Self
Van Halen - Live In Largo