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Michael Madsen

American actor (1957–2025)

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Michael Madsen was an American actor born in 1957 who appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout his career. He is known for roles in movies like "Reservoir Dogs" and "Kill Bill," making him a recognizable figure in contemporary cinema.

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Born: 1957-09-25
Died: 2025-07-03
Works: 15

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Sell Like Titans
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Acting · Chicago, Illinois, USA

Michael Madsen (September 25, 1957 – July 3, 2025) was an American actor, poet, and photographer. He starred in central roles in such films as Reservoir Dogs, Free Willy, Donnie Brasco, and Kill Bill, in addition to a supporting role in Sin City. Madsen is also credited with voice work in several video games, including Grand Theft Auto III, True Crime: Streets of L.A. and DRIV3R.

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Legend of the White Dragon — Max Reed2026
A Corpse in Kensington — Michael2026
Blood Behind Us — Reed Philibosian2026
Mr. Wonderful — Brian Fenton2026
Demon Hunters2026
Michael Jackson: A Life in Music — Self (archive footage)

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Michael Søren Madsen (September 25, 1957 – July 3, 2025) was an American actor. He was widely known for starring in Quentin Tarantino's films such as Reservoir Dogs (1992), Kill Bill: Volume 2 (2004), and The Hateful Eight (2015). His other film roles included WarGames (1983), The Natural (1984), The Doors (1991), Thelma & Louise (1991), Free Willy (1993), Species (1995), Donnie Brasco (1997), Die Another Day (2002), Sin City (2005), and Scary Movie 4 (2006). Madsen also voiced characters in video games such as Grand Theft Auto III (2001), Narc (2005), the Dishonored series (2012–2017), The Walking Dead: Season Two (2014), and Crime Boss: Rockay City (2023). Madsen had six children, including actor Christian Madsen.

Early life