

Michael Anthony
Acting•Born June 20, 1954 (age 72)•Chicago, 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.
Known For

Late Show with David Letterman
1993•TV Series•
6.4

MTV Video Music Awards
1984•TV Series•
7.8

Aqua Teen Hunger Force
2000•TV Series•
7.5

The Dirt
2019•Movie•
7.4

Let There Be Drums!
2022•Movie•
6.8

American Gangster Presents: Big Fifty - The Delhronda Hood Story
2021•Movie•
6.0

500 Days of Silence
2023•Movie

Van Halen: The Van Halen Story
2003•Movie•
7.1
Filmography
Personal Info
DepartmentActing
BirthdayJune 20, 1954
Place of BirthChicago, Illinois, USA
Popularity0.1
