Anthony Michalek (January 16, 1878 – December 21, 1916; original surname Michálek) was a U.S. Representative for Illinois's 5th congressional district.

Anthony was born Antonín Michálek in Radvanov and immigrated to the United States with his older siblings and parents, Václav and Terezie [née Zelingrová], who settled in Chicago, Illinois, the same year.

[1][2] His father produced beer for the Siepp Brewing Company until his death in 1883, when his son was five years old.

[3] The younger Michalek attended the common schools and later worked professionally as a bookkeeper before entering politics.

This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress