Michael Madsen

Michael Søren Madsen (September 25, 1957 – July 3, 2025) was an American actor, poet and photographer. He was known for his roles in Reservoir Dogs, Free Willy, Donnie Brasco, Kill Bill and Sin City. Madsen was also the voice actor for video games, including Grand Theft Auto III, True Crime: Streets of L.A. and DRIV3R.

Personal life
Madsen was born in Chicago, the son of Elaine (née Melson), an Emmy-winning poet, television producer and playwright, who often works for PBS, and Calvin Madsen, a firefighter. Madsen's mother left a career in corporate business to start a writing career. Madsen's paternal grandparents were Danish and his mother has Irish and Native American ancestry.  He has two sisters, Virginia Madsen and Cheri. He began acting at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago, where he served as an apprentice under actor John Malkovich. 

Madsen died at his home in Malibu, California on July 3, 2025 from cardiac arrest caused by heart failure at the age of 67.Michael Madsen's Cause of Death Revealed After the Actor Was Found Dead at 67: Report

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