Michael Madsen

Michael Madsen

Actor · Producer · Writer

Chicago, Illinois, USA
September 25, 1957

Biography

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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Representative Works

Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood
Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood
7.4
/ English
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
7.1
/ English
Kill Bill: Vol. 1
Kill Bill: Vol. 1
8.0
/ English
The Hateful Eight
The Hateful Eight
7.8
/ English
Reservoir Dogs
Reservoir Dogs
8.1
/ English
Kill Bill: Vol. 2
Kill Bill: Vol. 2
7.9
/ English
Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair
Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair
8.1
/ English
Die Another Day
Die Another Day
6.0
/ English
Sin City
Sin City
7.5
/ English
Scary Movie 4
Scary Movie 4
5.5
/ English
Thelma & Louise
Thelma & Louise
7.6
/ English
WarGames
WarGames
7.1
/ English

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood
2019Nominee

Best Performance

Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
2005Nominee

Best Performance

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Kill Bill: Vol. 1
2003Winner

Best Performance

Kill Bill: Vol. 1

Career Highlights

The Hateful Eight
2015Highlight

Best Performance

The Hateful Eight

Reservoir Dogs
1992Highlight

Best Performance

Reservoir Dogs

Video

This Town
Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood