Michael Madsen — biography, films, roles and trivia

Biography

Michael Madsen (September 25, 1957 – July 3, 2025) was an American actor, poet, and photographer. He starred in central roles in such films as Reservoir Dogs, Free Willy, Donnie Brasco, and Kill Bill, in addition to a supporting role in Sin City. Madsen is also credited with voice work in several video games, including Grand Theft Auto III, True Crime: Streets of L.A. and DRIV3R.

Filmography

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2004 Kill Bill: Vol. 2 Budd aka Sidewinder · Budd 'Sidewinder'

2026 Legend of the White Dragon Max Reed

Interesting facts

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Before becoming an actor, Michael worked as an auto mechanic, a gas station attendant, a hospital orderly, a painter, and a cook.
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On March 5, 2012, after a conflict with his underage son, whom Madsen caught smoking marijuana, the actor was arrested for child abuse.
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Michael is the biological brother of actress Virginia Madsen.

Family & relationships

Janine Bisignano spouse · Children: 2 · divorced

Georgeanna LaPierre spouse · divorced

DeAnna Morgan spouse · Children: 3