Michael Madsen

Michael Madsen

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Born
September 25, 1957
Died
July 3, 2025
Awards
27 wins, 34 nominations

Michael Madsen was an enigmatic force in the entertainment industry. Known for his rugged charm and brooding charisma, he perfected the art of bringing complex characters to life, seamlessly transitioning between nuanced vulnerability and unbridled intensity. His powerful performances earned him…

Biography

Michael Madsen was an enigmatic force in the entertainment industry. Known for his rugged charm and brooding charisma, he perfected the art of bringing complex characters to life, seamlessly transitioning between nuanced vulnerability and unbridled intensity.

His powerful performances earned him critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base. His distinctive ability to effortlessly portray characters with a captivating blend of sensitivity and grit led to collaborations with renowned directors and fellow actors, garnering him accolades. His versatility allowed him to effortlessly navigate between genres, delivering unforgettable performances in films such as "Kill Bill: Vol. 1," "Thelma & Louise," and "Donnie Brasco," among others.

Beyond his remarkable acting career, his multifaceted talents extended to other creative endeavors. An accomplished poet, he published several volumes of poetry, revealing a profound depth and introspection that mirrored the complexity of his on-screen persona.

Actor

Charlie BusterCharlie Buster(2026)as Mayor
Legend of the White DragonLegend of the White Dragon(2026)
A Corpse in KensingtonA Corpse in Kensington(2026)as Michael
Mr. WonderfulMr. Wonderful(2026)as Brian Fenton
The Things We CarryThe Things We Carry(2025)as Jack

Casting Department

Being Michael MadsenBeing Michael Madsen(2007)

Self

One Bad MovieOne Bad Movie(2024)as Self - Guest
Once Upon a Time in HollyweirdOnce Upon a Time in Hollyweird(2024)as Self
American Badass: A Michael Madsen RetrospectiveAmerican Badass: A Michael Madsen Retrospective(2023)as Self
The Game Awards 2022The Game Awards 2022(2022)as Self - Presenter
Run Raven RunRun Raven Run(2022)as Narrator

Archive Footage

TCM Remembers 2025TCM Remembers 2025(2025)as Self - Actor, producer
The Chinese American ImmigrantThe Chinese American Immigrant(2025)as Self
Sidewalks EntertainmentSidewalks Entertainment(1994)as Self - Guest
Review of the DayReview of the Day(1952)as Self
Good Morning AmericaGood Morning America(1975)as Self

Archive Sound

Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive EditionGrand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition(2021)as Toni Cipriani (segment: Grand Theft Auto III)

Known for

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Daryl Hannah, Michael Madsen, Eric Roberts, Mickey Rourke, Dominique Swain, Jeff Fahey, Gary Daniels, and Alan Ford in A Hitman in London (2015)Michael Madsen and Ara Paiaya in A Hitman in London (2015)Daryl Hannah, Michael Madsen, and Ara Paiaya in A Hitman in London (2015)Michael Madsen, Jayne Atkinson, and Jason James Richter in Free Willy (1993)Susan Sarandon and Michael Madsen in Thelma & Louise (1991)Michael Madsen in Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)

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#NameScoreYearWinNomKnownWinsNomsVotes
1Reservoir Dogs81.2519928.3001170371
2Kill Bill: Vol. 165.0020038.2051306924
3The Hateful Eight20.0020157.813722065
4Kill Bill: Vol. 219.5020048.000870120
5Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood18.0020197.6210961496
6Sin City15.0020058.000820467
7Thelma & Louise13.0019917.616193032
8Donnie Brasco7.8019977.701356338
9Species3.0919955.90091823
10Species II2.6019984.50033803