Michael Madsen

Michael Madsen

Deceased · Born: Sep 25, 1957 · Died: Jul 3, 2025

2021
2019
2016
2015

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornSep 25, 1957 Chicago, Illinois, USA
Spouse
  • DeAnna Madsen

    ( Apr 15, 1996 to Jul 3, 2025 )
  • Jeannine Bisignano

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Georganne LaPiere

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Parents
  • Elaine Madsen
  • Calvin Christian Madsen
Relatives
  • Virginia Madsen (Sibling)

Biography

Michael Madsen is a captivating figure in the entertainment industry, renowned for his intense and compelling performances that have left a lasting impression on audiences worldwide. With an electrifying presence that transcends the screen, he has established himself as a master of his craft, effortlessly bringing complex characters to life with a nuanced blend of vulnerability and intensity.

Born with an innate talent for acting, his journey in the entertainment industry has been marked by extraordinary success, earning him critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base that solidifies his status as a true Hollywood icon. His unique ability to seamlessly portray characters with a captivating blend of sensitivity and grit has led to collaborations with renowned directors and fellow actors, resulting in numerous accolades and nominations.

Throughout his remarkable career, Michael Madsen has demonstrated an unparalleled versatility, effortlessly navigating between genres and delivering unforgettable performances in films such as "Kill Bill: Vol. 1," "Thelma & Louise," and "Donnie Brasco," among others. His multifaceted talents extend beyond acting, as he is also an accomplished poet, having published several volumes of poetry that reveal a profound depth and introspection that mirrors the complexity of his on-screen persona.

With an unparalleled body of work and an undying passion for his craft, Michael Madsen remains an indomitable force, continuously pushing the boundaries of cinematic storytelling and leaving an indelible mark on the entertainment landscape.

Career

2025
Queen of Manhattan
Queen of Manhattan as District Attorney
2024
Prepare to Die
Prepare to Die as Sheriff Hansen
Spirit Riser
Spirit Riser as Narrator (voice)
Arena Wars
Arena Wars as Samson
Monster Mash
Monster Mash as Doctor Frankenstein
Max Dagan
Max Dagan as Don Clancy
DinoGator
DinoGator as Layton
2023
Assault on Hill 400
Assault on Hill 400 as General Cota
The Lurking Fear
The Lurking Fear as Officer Hansen
Grace
Grace as Man
2022
Until We Meet Again
Until We Meet Again as Detective Morrison
The Wraith Within
The Wraith Within as Sheriff Townsend
Death Count
Death Count as Detective Casey
Demon Pit
Demon Pit as Librarian
American Night
American Night as Lord Samuel Morgan
Red Prophecies
Red Prophecies as Richard Tyler
Run Raven Run
Run Raven Run as Narrator (voice)
2020
Unbelievable!!!!!
Unbelievable!!!!! as President Ben Dover
Puppy Love
Puppy Love as Wesley
Angels Fallen
Angels Fallen as Balthazar
Nishabdham
Nishabdham as Richard Dawkins
2019
Arctic Dogs
Arctic Dogs as Duke (voice)
Born2Race
Born2Race as Bobby Unser
Primitiva
Primitiva as Narrator (voice)
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood as 'Bounty Law' - Sheriff Hackett
Dead on Time
Dead on Time as Mike McGuirk
Love Addict
Love Addict as Mr. Dickinson
Papa
Papa as Ivan
Megalodon
Megalodon as Admiral King
Hangover in Death Valley
Hangover in Death Valley as Ted (archive footage)
Assassins Revenge
Assassins Revenge as Detective Frank McMillian
2017
Unfallen
Unfallen as General McCallister
The Wrong Neighbor
The Wrong Neighbor as Coach Jaworski
The Broken Key
The Broken Key as Tully DeMarco
Rock, Paper, Scissors
Rock, Paper, Scissors as Doyle Dechert
2016
Magi
Magi as Lawrence Irlam
Talons
Talons as George Fitzgerald
Last Man Club
Last Man Club as Stearman Pilot
Powers
Powers as SuperShock
2015
No Deposit
No Deposit as Peter Shay
CobraGator
CobraGator as Layton
Hope Lost
Hope Lost as Manol
Lumberjack Man
Lumberjack Man as Dr. Peter Shirtcliff
Flipped
Flipped as Casey
Sacred Blood
Sacred Blood as Detective Brennan
Lady Psycho Killer
Lady Psycho Killer as Doctor Douglass
2014
Turn Around Jake
Turn Around Jake as Russell O'Malley
Terrible Angels
Terrible Angels as Ben Nolan
Ashley
Ashley as Bill
Lionhead
Lionhead as Walter Powell
ICE Agent
ICE Agent as Carlos Garcia
Infected
Infected as Louis Hartley
Garbage
Garbage as Michael
Gabrielle
Gabrielle as Edward Sheehan
2012
Diamond Heist
Diamond Heist as Terence
Sins Expiation
Sins Expiation as Don Mancino
Loosies
Loosies as Lt. 'Sully' Sullivan
Prince of the City
Prince of the City as Ben Carlton
Piranhaconda
Piranhaconda as Prof. Lovegrove
Beyond the Trophy
Beyond the Trophy as Cole Lambert
The Lion of Judah
The Lion of Judah as Boss (voice)
The Forest
The Forest as Lt. Brandon Ross
A Cold Day in Hell
A Cold Day in Hell as U.S. Marshal Stallings
2010
Trader Games
Trader Games as William
The Big I Am
The Big I Am as Martell
The Portal
The Portal as Dr. Azirra
Terror Trap
Terror Trap as Hotel Operator
Corruption.Gov
Corruption.Gov as Senator John Mordire
Federal
Federal as Sam Gibson
2009
Christmas Crash
Christmas Crash as Joseph Johnson
You Might as Well Live
You Might as Well Live as Clinton Manitoba
Put
Put as Commander
The Bleeding
The Bleeding as Father Roy
Shannon's Rainbow
Shannon's Rainbow as Dave Blair
Clear Lake, WI
Clear Lake, WI as The Reverend
Ligeia
Ligeia as George
Hired Gun
Hired Gun as Dan Moeller
Break
Break as The Associate
Lost in the Woods
Lost in the Woods as Stuart Bunka
2008
Hell Ride
Hell Ride as The Gent
Crash and Burn
Crash and Burn as Vincent Scaillo
Road of No Return
Road of No Return as J. Marcone
House
House as Tin Man/Officer Lawdale
45 R.P.M.
45 R.P.M. as Major Baxter
Vice
Vice as Max Walker
No Bad Days
No Bad Days as Lester
2007
Boarding Gate
Boarding Gate as Miles Rennberg
Machine
Machine as Ray
Living & Dying
Living & Dying as Agent Lind
Croc
Croc as Croc Hawkins
Cosmic Radio
Cosmic Radio as Senator Atwood
Strength and Honour
Strength and Honour as Sean Kelleher
L.A. Dicks
L.A. Dicks as Steven Miller
Tooth and Nail
Tooth and Nail as Jackal - Rover
2006
The Last Drop
The Last Drop as J.T. Colt
All In
All In as Seal
Hoboken Hollow
Hoboken Hollow as J.T. Goldman
Canes
Canes as Guillermo List
2005
Chasing Ghosts
Chasing Ghosts as Kevin Harrison
BloodRayne
BloodRayne as Vladimir
Tilt
Tilt as Don 'The Matador' Everest
2004
Kill Bill: Vol. 2
Kill Bill: Vol. 2 as Budd 'Sidewinder'
Renegade
Renegade as Wallace Sebastian Blount
Frankenstein
Frankenstein as Detec. Harker
A Way with Murder
A Way with Murder as Vic Donovan
Pauly Shore Is Dead
Pauly Shore Is Dead as Michael Madsen
The Real Deal
The Real Deal as Baker Jacks
Love.com
Love.com as Russ
2001
The Ghost
The Ghost as Dan Olinghouse
Pressure Point
Pressure Point as Jed Griffin
Outlaw
Outlaw as Conner
Choke
Choke as Will
42K
42K as Narrator
Sacrifice
Sacrifice as Tyler Pierce
The Alternate
The Alternate as Agent Briggs
Fait Accompli
Fait Accompli as Frank Barlow
High Noon
High Noon as Frank Miller
Bad Guys
Bad Guys as Jay Peters
1999
Flat Out
Flat Out as Gene
1998
Rough Draft
Rough Draft as Haynes
Detour
Detour as Burl Rogers
The Sender
The Sender as Dallas Grayson
Species II
Species II as Press Lenox
Papertrail
Papertrail as FBI Agent Brad Abraham
1997
Executive Target
Executive Target as Nick James
The Maker
The Maker as Skarney
Donnie Brasco
Donnie Brasco as Dominick 'Sonny Black' Napolitano
Surface to Air
Surface to Air as Gunnery Sgt. Zach Massin
1996
Mulholland Falls
Mulholland Falls as Eddie Hall
1995
Red Line
Red Line as Mr. Lawrence
Man with a Gun
Man with a Gun as John Wilbur Hardin
Species
Species as Preston Lennox
1994
Dead Connection
Dead Connection as Det. Matt Dickson
The Getaway
The Getaway as Rudy Travis
Wyatt Earp
Wyatt Earp as Virgil Earp
Season of Change
Season of Change as Randy Parker
Blue Tiger
Blue Tiger as Gun Salesman (uncredited)
1993
Free Willy
Free Willy as Glen Greenwood
Trouble Bound
Trouble Bound as Harry Talbot
Money for Nothing
Money for Nothing as Detective Laurenzi
Inside Edge
Inside Edge as Richard Montana
Almost Blue
Almost Blue as Morris
1992
Fatal Instinct
Fatal Instinct as Cliff Burden
Reservoir Dogs
Reservoir Dogs as Mr. Blonde / Vic Vega
Baby Snatcher
Baby Snatcher as Cal Hudson
1991
The Doors
The Doors as Tom Baker
1990
Montana
Montana as Pierce
1989
Kill Me Again
Kill Me Again as Vince Miller
Blood Red
Blood Red as Enzio
1988
Iguana
Iguana as Sebastián
The Natural
The Natural as Bump Bailey
1983
Special Bulletin
Special Bulletin as Jimmy Lenox
WarGames
WarGames as Steve
1982
Against All Hope
Against All Hope as Cecil Moe