Cast & creator
Michael Anthony
Best known for Late Show with David Letterman, MTV Video Music Awards, Aqua Teen Hunger Force
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.
Also known as: Michael Anthony Sobolewski, Chickenfoot, Sammy Hagar & The Circle, Van Halen
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1981–2023 · acting roles
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Filmography (31)
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Late Show with David Letterman
Self - Musical Guest
1993
MTV Video Music Awards
Self
1984
Aqua Teen Hunger Force
Michael Anthony (voice)
2000
The Dirt
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2019
Van Halen: Live in Pensacola, Florida
Bass, Vocals
1995
Let There Be Drums!
Self
2022
Van Halen - In Concert
Himself - Bass, Vocals
2011
Van Halen: The Van Halen Story
Himself
2003
Chickenfoot - Get Your Buzz On
Bass
2010
American Gangster Presents: Big Fifty - The Delhronda Hood Story
2021
Van Halen - Live Without a Net
Self (Bass / Vocals)
1986
500 Days of Silence
Self
2023
Van Halen - Live: Right Here, Right Now
Bass, Vocals
1993
Van Halen: Video Hits Vol. 1
Bass, Vocals
1996
Van Halen - Live Rarities
Himself
2006
Chickenfoot: The White Album
Himself
2009
Van Halen - Live 1986 New Haven
Bass, Vocals
1986
Van Halen – In Tokyo
2008
Van Halen Live at US Festival
Himself
1983
Chickenfoot: Rocklahoma Festival 2012
Bass
2012
Van Halen: Live in Largo Oct 12, 1982
Self
1982
Van Halen: Dallas Free Show
1991
Van Halen : Live from Australia
Self (Vocals / Bass)
1998
Van Halen - Live In Largo
Van Halen Live at Monsters of Rock, Donington Park 1984
Self
2023
Van Halen : Live In Japan Tokyo Dome 1989
Self (Bass / Vocals)
1989
Van Halen: Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena 1981
Self
1981
Van Halen - Live From The Molson 1995
Himself
2009
Van Halen: Largo Oct 11, 1982
Self
1982
Van Halen - The Early Days 1978-1980
Bass
1990The Long Road to Cabo
Himself
2003