Michael Anthony Net Worth
Michael Anthony Net Worth is
$60 Million
Michael Anthony Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Michael Anthony Sobolewski (created June 20, 1954), known professionally as Michael Anthony, is an American musician who’s now the bass player in the rock supergroup Chickenfoot. Anthony is best known as the former bass player for the hard rock group Van Halen. Anthony is famous for his stage antics, his effects-laden live solos, his amount of custom made bass guitars including a Jack Daniel’s version formed just like a whiskey bottle, and his background vocals in Van Halen. He also has a touch Yamaha bass guitar collection. In total, Anthony is well known to have in excess of 150 bass guitars. Along with his musical career with Van Halen as well as other acts, Anthony promotes a line of hot sauces and relevant products named Mad Anthony.
Michael Anthony’s high vocal harmonies became a distinguishing element of the Van Halen sound. There were also two compilations released, having a combined total of five new tunes, during Anthony’s tenure together with the group. The Asylum Suite demo created by Anthony featured tunes like the Dog, You Are the One and Fireline. Anthony has been married to his own wife Sue since 1981. Both attended Arcadia High School plus they got two daughters: Elisha (born 1985) and Taylor (born 1992). Anthony and his family reside in Newport Beach, California.
Michael Anthony Net Worth $60 Million Dollars
| Net Worth | $60 Million |
| Date Of Birth | June 20, 1954 (age 61 |
| Place Of Birth | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Profession | Bassist |
| Education | Pasadena City College |
| Nationality | United States of America |
| Spouse | Sue Sobolewski (m. 1981-) |
| Parents | Walter Sobolewski |
| Nicknames | Anthony, Michael , Michael Anthony Sobolewski |
| Awards | Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame (2007) |
| Music Groups | Van Halen (1974 – 2006), Chickenfoot (Since 2008) |
| Movies | The Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, Weird Science, Edward Scissorhands, National Lampoon's Vacation, The Dark Knight, Johnny Be Good, Pirates of Silicon Valley, Foxcatcher, Six Degrees of Separation, Freddy Got Fingered, Dead in Tombstone, Out of Bounds, All About the Benjamins, Six Pack, The Cavem... |
| Star Sign | Gemini |
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Father of two daughters, with wife Sue, Taylor (born 1992) and Elisha (born 1985). |
| 2 | Plays bass guitar for Chickenfoot. |
| 3 | Though he plays bass right-handed, he is actually left-handed. |
| 4 | Loves Jack Daniel's whiskey. |
| 5 | Played bass guitar for Van Halen. |
| 6 | Son of Polish immigrants. |
| 7 | Attended Dana Junior High and Arcadia High School in Arcadia, California. |
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Come Dancing | 2016 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Everybody Wants Some!! | 2016 | writer: "Everybody Wants Some!", "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love" | |
| Ochéntame... otra vez | 2016 | TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode | |
| Rock & Roll Road Trip with Sammy Hagar | 2016 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia | 2016 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Superkids - Die größten kleinen Talente der Welt | 2015 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Minions | 2015 | writer: "Eruption" | |
| Furious 7 | 2015 | writer: "BLAST OFF" | |
| Glee | 2015 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Love Film Festival | 2014 | writer: "Jump" | |
| Today at Wimbledon | 2014 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | 2014 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Dancing on Ice | 2014 | TV Series writer - 2 episodes | |
| The Voice UK | 2014 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Born to Be Wild: The Golden Age of American Rock | 2014 | TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode | |
| Masters Snooker | 2014 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues | 2013 | writer: "Dance The Night Away" | |
| South Park | 2013 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| One Hit Wonderland | 2013 | TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode | |
| Star King | 2013 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 2011-2013 | TV Series writer - 22 episodes | |
| Celebrity Splash! Australia | 2013 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| The World's Greatest Tribute Bands | 2013 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| The Footy Show | 2013 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| This Is 40 | 2012 | writer: "Little Guitars" | |
| Argo | 2012 | writer: "Dance the Night Away" | |
| That's My Boy | 2012 | writer: "And The Cradle Will Rock", "Dance The Night Away" | |
| Late Show with David Letterman | 2011 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| The Green Hornet | 2011 | writer: "Feel Your Love Tonight" | |
| Wir sind Kaiser | 2010 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Total Wipeout | 2010 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Aqua Teen Hunger Force | 2010 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| Guitar Hero: Van Halen | 2009 | Video Game writer: "Ain't Talkin Bout Love", "And The Cradle Will Rock", "Atomic Punk", "Beautiful Girls", "Cathedral", "Dance The Night Away", "Eruption", "Everybody Wants Some", "Feel Your Love Tonight", "Hang Em High", "Hear About It Later", "Hot For Teacher", "I'm The One", "Jamie's Cryin", "Jump", "Little Guitars", "Loss Of Control", "Mean Street", "Panama", "Romeo Delight", "Running With The Devil", "So This Is Love", "Somebody Get Me A Doctor", "Spanish Fly", "Unchained" | |
| Electric Dreams | 2009 | TV Mini-Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Zombieland | 2009 | writer: "Everybody Wants Some" | |
| Rage | 2009 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Guitar Hero World Tour | 2008 | Video Game writer: "Hot For Teacher" | |
| Metal: A Headbanger's Journey | 2005 | Documentary writer: "Eruption" - as Anthony | |
| American Dad! | 2005 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| I'm Sammy Hagar | 2004 | Short performer: "Why Can't This Be Love" / writer: "Ain't Talkin' Bout Love", "Why Can't This Be Love" | |
| High Chaparall | 2004 | TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode | |
| Little Nicky | 2000 | writer: "Running With the Devil" | |
| Freaks and Geeks | 1999-2000 | TV Series writer - 4 episodes | |
| Ready to Rumble | 2000 | writer: "Runnin' With The Devil" | |
| Mission to Mars | 2000 | writer: "Dance The Night Away" | |
| Detroit Rock City | 1999 | writer: "Running With The Devil" | |
| Lost & Found | 1999/I | writer: "Runnin' with the Devil" | |
| Olympic Glory | 1999 | Documentary short writer: "Hot For Teacher" | |
| Varsity Blues | 1999 | writer: "Hot For Teacher" | |
| Private Parts | 1997 | writer: "Jamie's Cryin'", "Dance The Night Away" | |
| Twister | 1996 | writer: "Humans Being" | |
| Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie | 1995 | writer: "Dreams" | |
| Airheads | 1994 | writer: "I'm the One" - as M. Anthony | |
| Van Halen Live: Right Here, Right Now | 1993 | Video writer: "Poundcake", "Judgement Day", "Man on a Mission", "When It's Love", "In 'N' Out", "Right Now", "Pleasure Dome", "Spanked", "Runaround", "Finish What Ya Started", "Cabo Wabo", "The Dream Is Over", "Jump", "Top of the World" | |
| MTV Video Music Awards 1991 | 1991 | TV Special writer: "Poundcake" | |
| Shocker | 1989 | performer: "Shocker" | |
| Van Halen Live Without a Net | 1986 | Video performer: "There's Only One Way To Rock", "Summer Nights", "Get Up", "5150", "Best Of Both Worlds", "Bass Solo", "Panama", "Love Walks In", "I Can't Drive 55", "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love", "Why Can't This Be Love", "Rock and Roll" | |
| Better Off Dead... | 1985 | writer: "Everybody Wants Some!!" | |
| WKRP in Cincinnati | 1978 | TV Series writer - 1 episode |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Teen Hunger Force | 2010 | TV Series | Michael Anthony |
| Van Halen: Hot for Teacher | 1984 | Video short | Michael Anthony |
Composer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Halen Live Without a Net | 1986 | Video | |
| Van Halen: Hot for Teacher | 1984 | Video short |
Music Department
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 1990 | TV Series composer: theme music - 1990 |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock & Roll Road Trip with Sammy Hagar | 2016 | TV Series | Himself - Bass Guitar: Van Halen, The Circle / Himself / Himself - Guest |
| Sammy Hagar & the Circle Live: At Your Service | 2015 | Video | Himself - Bass & Vocals |
| Sammy Hagar & Friends: Personal Jesus | 2014 | Short | Himself |
| Diners, Drive-ins and Dives | 2013 | TV Series | Himself |
| Sammy Hagar and Friends Annual Cabo Wabo Birthday Bash | 2013 | TV Movie | Himself - Bass & Vocals |
| Riffs | 2012 | TV Short | Himself |
| That Metal Show | 2010-2012 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| Rockpalast | 2012 | TV Series | Himself - Bass & Backing Vocals |
| Metal Evolution | 2011 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Rock N' Roll Fantasy Camp | 2010 | TV Series | Himself |
| Go There Once, Be There Twice | 2010 | Video | Himself |
| Chickenfoot: Get Your Buzz on Live | 2009 | Video documentary | Himself |
| Jimmy Kimmel Live! | 2009 | TV Series | Himself |
| Chickenfoot: Soap on a Rope | 2009 | Short | Himself |
| Chickenfoot: Oh Yeah | 2009 | Short | Himself |
| The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien | 2009 | TV Series | Himself - Musical Guest |
| Sammy Hagar & the Wabos: Livin It Up! | 2006 | TV Special | Himself - Bass Guitar & Vocals |
| The Van Halen Story: The Early Years | 2003 | Video documentary | Himself |
| The Long Road to Cabo | 2003 | Video documentary | Himself |
| Howard Stern | 1998 | TV Series | Himself |
| Van Halen: Video Hits Vol. 1 | 1996 | Video | Himself |
| Van Halen: Humans Being | 1996 | Short | Himself |
| Van Halen Live: Right Here, Right Now | 1993 | Video | Himself |
| MTV Video Music Awards 1992 | 1992 | TV Special | Himself - Van Halen Bassist |
| Van Halen Live Without a Net | 1986 | Video | Himself |
Archive Footage
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Legends | 2016 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Video on Trial | 2006 | TV Series | Himself - Van Halen |
Known for movies
Argo (2012)
as Soundtrack
Zombieland (2009)
as Soundtrack
Furious 7 (2015)
as Soundtrack
Twister (1996)
as Soundtrack