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Michael Madsen: Biography, Facts and Career

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Michael Madsen
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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.

Quick facts about Michael Madsen

  • Full name: Michael Madsen
  • Born: 1957-09-25
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q220584

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Who is Michael Madsen?

Michael Søren Madsen (September 25, 1957 – July 3, 2025) was an American actor.

What nationality is Michael Madsen?

Michael Madsen is United States.

When was Michael Madsen born?

Michael Madsen was born on 1957-09-25.

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