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Michael Madsen(1957-2025)

  • Actor
  • Producer
  • Writer
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Michael Madsen
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Michael Madsen was an enigmatic force in the entertainment industry. Known for his rugged charm and brooding charisma, he perfected the art of bringing complex characters to life, seamlessly transitioning between nuanced vulnerability and unbridled intensity.

His powerful performances earned him critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base. His distinctive ability to effortlessly portray characters with a captivating blend of sensitivity and grit led to collaborations with renowned directors and fellow actors, garnering him accolades. His versatility allowed him to effortlessly navigate between genres, delivering unforgettable performances in films such as "Kill Bill: Vol. 1," "Thelma & Louise," and "Donnie Brasco," among others.

Beyond his remarkable acting career, his multifaceted talents extended to other creative endeavors. An accomplished poet, he published several volumes of poetry, revealing a profound depth and introspection that mirrored the complexity of his on-screen persona.
BornSeptember 25, 1957
DiedJuly 3, 2025(67)
BornSeptember 25, 1957
DiedJuly 3, 2025(67)
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  • Awards
    • 27 wins & 7 nominations total

Remembering Michael Madsen | 1957-2025

Remembering Michael Madsen | 1957-2025

We celebrate the life and career of Michael Madsen, known for his roles in Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill and Thelma & Louise.
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Known for

Samuel L. Jackson, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Michael Madsen, Tim Roth, Kurt Russell, Bruce Dern, Demián Bichir, and Walton Goggins in The Hateful Eight (2015)
The Hateful Eight
7.8
  • Joe Gage
  • 2015
Uma Thurman in Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)
Kill Bill: Vol. 1
8.2
  • Budd
  • 2003
Natasha Henstridge in Species (1995)
Species
5.9
  • Press
  • 1995
Matthew Broderick and Ally Sheedy in WarGames (1983)
WarGames
7.1
  • Steve
  • 1983

Credits

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Actor



  • A Corpse in Kensington
    • Michael
    • Post-production
    • 2026
  • The Witching Hour
    • Post-production
  • The First Circle
    • Eli Brevil
    • Post-production
  • The Detective
    • Detective Max Boyd
    • Completed
    • TV Series
  • The American Protocol
    • Matthew
    • Pre-production
  • Saturday at the Starlight
    • Frank Gunt
    • Post-production
  • Sara Sarita
    • Post-production
  • Offline
    • Judah Mac Namara
    • Completed
    • TV Series
  • Mr. Wonderful
    • Brian Fenton
    • Post-production
  • For Nothing
    • Sal Pieri Sr. (2020)
    • Completed
    • TV Series
  • Entity
    • Rick
    • Post-production
  • Egill: The Last Pagan
    • Egil (voice)
    • Production Unknown
  • Cookbook for Southern Housewives
    • Kingsley
    • Completed
  • Charlie Buster
    • Mayor
    • Post-production
  • Blood Behind Us
    • Reed Philibosian
    • Post-production



  • The Things We Carry (2025)
    The Things We Carry
    Short
    • Jack
    • 2025
  • Concessions (2025)
    Concessions
    7.4
    • Rex Fuel
    • 2025
  • Sinatra! Eternity (2025)
    Sinatra! Eternity
    • Robert (Bob) Nelson
    • 2025
  • Michael Madsen and Malcolm Goodwin in Resurrection Road (2025)
    Resurrection Road
    4.1
    • Quantrill
    • 2025
  • Cash Collectors (2025)
    Cash Collectors
    5.8
    • Michael Turner
    • 2025
  • DinoGator (2024)
    DinoGator
    2.6
    TV Movie
    • Layton
    • 2024
  • Michael Madsen, Rob Morrow, Zachary Gordon, and Eugenia Kuzmina in Last Appeal (2024)
    Last Appeal
    7.2
    • Dan Clancy
    • 2024
  • Arena Wars (2024)
    Arena Wars
    5.2
    • Samson
    • 2024
  • Michael Madsen, Tom Arnold, Scott Hamm Duenas, Trevor Penick, Fernanda Romero, and Jennifer Daley in A Christmas Gamble (2024)
    A Christmas Gamble
    7.5
    • Ian
    • 2024
  • South of Hope Street (2024)
    South of Hope Street
    6.2
    • Benjamin Flowers
    • 2024
  • Michael Madsen, Rodney Bingenheimer, Cherie Currie, Lloyd Kaufman, Lynn Lowry, Alan Merrill, Kansas Bowling, Mister Lobo, Whitney Moore, Dorian Electra, Dylan Mars Greenberg, Parker Love Bowling, Amanda Flowers, and Weston Allen in Spirit Riser (2024)
    Spirit Riser
    6.2
    • Narrator (voice)
    • 2024
  • Michael Madsen in Monster Mash (2024)
    Monster Mash
    3.5
    • Dr. Frankenstein
    • 2024
  • Dark Feathers: Dance of the Geisha (2024)
    Dark Feathers: Dance of the Geisha
    6.4
    • Kensei
    • 2024
  • Michael Madsen and Ryan Padilla in Prepare to Die (2024)
    Prepare to Die
    4.3
    • Sheriff Hansen
    • 2024
  • Barry Bostwick, Anika Noni Rose, Michael Jai White, and Erica Ash in Outlaw Johnny Black (2023)
    Outlaw Johnny Black
    5.7
    • Dutch
    • 2023

Producer



  • The First Circle
    • co-producer
    • Post-production



  • Cash Collectors (2025)
    Cash Collectors
    5.8
    • producer
    • 2025
  • American Badass: A Michael Madsen Retrospective (2023)
    American Badass: A Michael Madsen Retrospective
    7.9
    • producer
    • 2023
  • Grace (2022)
    Grace
    9.5
    Short
    • producer
    • 2022
  • Richard Dreyfuss, Taryn Manning, Paul Sloan, Jake Weber, Mary Christina Brown, and Mike Hatton in Every Last One of Them (2021)
    Every Last One of Them
    3.6
    • executive producer
    • 2021
  • The Jewels of the Salton Sea (2019)
    The Jewels of the Salton Sea
    • associate producer
    • 2019
  • The Dirty Kind (2018)
    The Dirty Kind
    6.4
    • executive producer
    • 2018
  • Death in the Desert (2015)
    Death in the Desert
    5.2
    • executive producer
    • 2015
  • The Ninth Cloud (2014)
    The Ninth Cloud
    6.3
    • executive producer
    • 2014
  • Now Here (2010)
    Now Here
    8.0
    • producer
    • 2010
  • The Brazen Bull (2010)
    The Brazen Bull
    3.7
    • producer
    • 2010
  • Michael Madsen, Jake Busey, Amber Benson, and Harold Perrineau in The Killing Jar (2010)
    The Killing Jar
    5.8
    • executive producer
    • 2010
  • Dead Man Running (2009)
    Dead Man Running
    3.4
    Video
    • executive producer
    • 2009
  • Michael Madsen and David Carradine in Road of No Return (2009)
    Road of No Return
    4.2
    • associate producer
    • 2009
  • A Way with Murder (2009)
    A Way with Murder
    5.0
    • producer
    • 2009
  • Michael Madsen's Video Diary (Hell Ride)
    Video
    • producer
    • 2008

Writer



  • American Badass Chronicles
    • written by
    • Post-production
    • TV Series



  • American Badass: A Michael Madsen Retrospective (2023)
    American Badass: A Michael Madsen Retrospective
    7.9
    • Writer
    • 2023
  • Pet Star (2002)
    Pet Star
    5.9
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 2002–2005
  • Tears (2002)
    Tears
    Short
    • poem
    • 2002

In Memoriam: Stars We Lost in 2025

In Memoriam: Stars We Lost in 2025

We pay tribute to Diane Ladd, Diane Keaton, and more stars we lost this year.
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Personal details

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    • Instagram
  • Alternative name
    • Maykl Medsen
  • Height
    • 6′ 2″ (1.88 m)
  • Born
    • September 25, 1957
    • Chicago, Illinois, USA
  • Died
    • July 3, 2025
    • Malibu, California, USA(cardiac arrest)
  • Spouses
      DeAnna MadsenApril 15, 1996 - July 3, 2025 (his death, 3 children)
  • Children
      Luke Madsen
  • Parents
      Elaine Madsen
  • Relatives
    • Virginia Madsen(Sibling)
  • Other works
    Music video: Appeared in video for Michael Jackson, "U Rock My World", 2001.
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Print Biography
    • 4 Portrayals
    • 12 Interviews
    • 9 Articles
    • 1 Pictorial

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Owned the yellow Cadillac that his character Mr Blonde drove in Reservoir Dogs (1992).
  • Quotes
    Well, one thing for sure, I won't be remembered for Free Willy (1993). Or maybe I will.
  • Trademarks
      Wears Ray Ban sunglasses in almost all of his movies

FAQ

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  • How old is Michael Madsen?
    67 years old
  • When was Michael Madsen born?
    September 25, 1957
  • Where was Michael Madsen born?
    Chicago, Illinois, USA
  • What is Michael Madsen's birth name?
    Michael Soren Madsen
  • How tall is Michael Madsen?
    6 feet 2 inches, or 1.88 meters

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