Person file · Acting
Michael Madsen
Born 1957-09-25Chicago, 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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
A Corpse in KensingtonMichaelMichael Jackson: A Life in MusicSelf (archive footage)Legend of the White DragonMax ReedBlood Behind UsReed PhilibosianMr. WonderfulBrian FentonDemon HuntersRoleQueen of ManhattanDistrict AttorneyConcessionsRex FuelThe Things We CarryRoleSinatra! EternityRobert (Bob) NelsonResurrection RoadQuantrillDinoGatorLaytonPrepare to DieSheriff HansenDark Feathers: Dance of the GeishaKenseiMax DaganDon ClancyArena WarsSamsonFinal WagerIanChuck Zito: An American StorySelfSouth of Hope StreetBenjaminSpirit RiserNarrator (voice)Monster MashDoctor FrankensteinOnce Upon a Time in HollyweirdSelfBaba Yaga: Assassins RevengeLogan BergmanGraceMan (Voice)