Michael Madsen

Michael Madsen
Madsen at the 2015 San Diego Comic-Con
Born (1957-09-25) September 25, 1957
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Other namesMaykl Madsen
OccupationActor
Years active1982–present
Spouses
  • Georganne LaPiere
    (m. 1984; div. 1988)
  • Jeannine Bisignano
    (m. 1991; div. 1995)
  • DeAnna Morgan
    (m. 1996)
Children6, including Christian
MotherElaine Madsen
RelativesVirginia Madsen (sister)
Websitemichaelmadsen.com

Michael Madsen (born September 25, 1957) is an American actor. Alongside his frequent collaborations with Quentin TarantinoReservoir Dogs (1992), Kill Bill: Volume 2 (2004), The Hateful Eight (2015), and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019)—he is known for his appearances in films such as 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). He has played voice roles in various video games, including Grand Theft Auto III (2001), Narc (2005), the Dishonored series (2012–2017), and Crime Boss: Rockay City (2023). Madsen has five children, including actor Christian Madsen.