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Michael Madsen is most notably recognized for his role as the sadistic killer, Mr. Blonde, in Quentin Tarantino's Reservoir Dogs. Although his career has leaned towards playing tough guys, partly because of his strong 6' 2" stature and husky voice, Michael has been working to change that image. Most recently, he gave a remarkable performance in Strength and Honour as Sean Kelleher, a boxer who had promised his dying wife that he would never fight again. When their son becomes ill after her death, he must go back in the ring and fight in order to pay for the exorbitant cost of his son's medical treatment. Michael Madsen's career spans over 25 years and over 170 films. He has played memorable characters in a myriad of box office hits, including Kill Bill, Sin City, Hell Ride, Die Another Day, Donnie Brasco, Species, The Getaway, The Doors, Thelma & Louise, and yes, he played the loving father in Free Willy. Michael also is an accomplished poet. His eighth book of poetry is being released on September 25th. Michael continues to turn in memorable performances and continues to stretch as an actor. Some believe his best work is yet to come.
Brother of actress Virginia Madsen and Cheryl Madsen. Son of Cal Madsen, a retired firefighter, and Elaine Madsen.
Has worn the same pinky ring in numerous movies.
Announced the second greatest movie villain of all time by Maxim Magazine's "Greatest Movie Villains of all Time" for his character in Reservoir Dogs (1992) of "Mr. Blonde".
His character of Mr. Blonde was one of the 200 nominees on the American Film Institute's list of 100 years of the best Heroes and Villains. He was also the only character from Reservoir Dogs (1992) who was nominated. However, he didn't make it into the top 50.
Dennis Hopper wrote the introduction to his book of short stories and poems "Burning in Paradise".
Former brother-in-law of Danny Huston and Cher.
Children with Jeannine Bisignano: Christian (born 1990) and Max (born 1994). Children with DeAnna Madsen: Hudson Lee (born 1995), Calvin Michael (born 1997) and Luke Ray (born 2005).
In the early days of his acting career, he considered changing his name to "Michael Hood."
States only five films as ones he's even remotely proud of: Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003), Donnie Brasco (1997), Reservoir Dogs (1992), Species (1995) and Free Willy (1993).
Was very uncomfortable filming the torture scenes in Reservoir Dogs (1992), especially in the scenes in which he was required to hit Kirk Baltz.
He points to Robert Mitchum as his idol and role model. Many similarities are apparent, as both are large, intimidating "tough guys" who are generally underrated and Madsen (as did Mitchum) doesn't always appear in films for their artistic merit. They both also share a love for poetry. He and Mitchum also both appeared in War and Remembrance (1988) (TV), though they never had any scenes together.
Was set to play "Sean Harrison" in the TV Series "Hawaii" (2004) but was replaced by Michael Biehn.
Voice can be heard in a Boeing commercial aired on MSNBC.
Owned the yellow Cadillac that his character Mr Blonde drove in Reservoir Dogs (1992).
Was offered role of Vincent Vega in Pulp Fiction (1994) but turned it down because he couldn't get out of rehearsal for Wyatt Earp (1994).
His paternal grandparents (Soren and Anna Marie Madsen) immigrated from Denmark in the early 1900s.
His father is of Danish descent, his mother is of Irish and American Indian descent
For his past, present and ongoing commitment to independent film, was presented with the inaugural Rebel Award by good friend/actor Harvey Keitel at Rebelfest 2005, Toronto.
Was considered for the role of Sergeant Mike Horvath in Saving Private Ryan (1998). The role eventually went to Madsen's friend, Tom Sizemore.
He released the only authorized, in-print collection and 10 Year Anniversary Edition of his poetry called "The Complete Poetic Works of Michael Madsen, Vol I: 1995-2005/," available at Amazon.com.
One of his dogs is "Buftea", a recent addition. He found it emaciated, wild and roaming the forests of Romania while he was filming The Last Drop (2005). Madsen gradually tamed the dog, adopted it, named it after the town in Romania where they were shooting and whisked it back to beach-front Malibu.
He has said in an interview once that his feminine characteristic would be that he has soft feet.
His maternal Grandparents are Lance and Lavinia.
"Burning in Paradise" won the Independent Firecracker Award for Poetry in 1998.
In 2002 he was presented an award for his work with the Shriners Hospital For Children.
Good friends with Dennis Hopper, Harry Dean Stanton and Nick Nolte.
Has worked as a car mechanic, a landscaper and a hospital orderly before turning to acting.
Married his wife, DeAnna Madsen, in Ocho Rios, Jamaica.
He was originally asked to play "Harland", the man who rapes Geena Davis in Thelma & Louise (1991), but he refused the part and, when director Ridley Scott asked what part he would like instead, Madsen asked if he could play "Jimmy Lennox", the well meaning but short tempered boyfriend of Susan Sarandon's Louise. Scott initially scoffed at the idea, but Madsen got the part of "Jimmy" after having lunch with Susan Sarandon.
He painted houses, repaired cars, worked as an orderly in a hospital and pumped gas in his late teens and early twenties before he moved to Los Angeles.
Hobbies include cars and bikes.
Has a Parrot called Marlon (after Marlon Brando).
Uncle of Virginia Madsen's son Jack
Has 2 sons with Jeannine Bisignano: Christian and Max.
Godfather of his sons Hudson and Calvin is Quentin Tarantino
Has lent his voice to several seasons of "Animal Precinct" (2001) on The Animal Planet.
Stepfather of Cody (born 1987), son of DeAnna Madsen and Brian Setzer.
Was offered the role of Seth Gecko in From Dusk Till Dawn (1996), but couldn't accept due to scheduling conflicts.
The character of Officer Wendell 'Bud' White in L.A. Confidential (1997) was written with Madsen in mind, but Russell Crowe got the part.
According to his interview in Maxim magazine, he doesn't own a cell phone nor does he use the Internet to send e-mails; he still writes letters by hand.
Lives in Malibu with his family.
His parents, Cal and Elaine Madsen, divorced when Michael was 9.
He has an older sister named Cheri. She's the owner of a restaurant in Wisconsin.
David Carradine and his present Wife Annie were married at his home by Vicki Roberts who officiated and pronounced them husband and wife.
September 2007 - outstanding achievement award in acting at the 13th annual Temecula Valley International Film & Music Festival.
Good friend Harvey Keitel served as godfather to his son Max.
Voiced a central character in two competing video game franchises. He was the voice of "Tanner" in Driv3r (2004) (VG) and "Toni Cipriani" in Grand Theft Auto III (2001) (VG).
Was considered for the role of John McClane in Die Hard (1988).
Studied at Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre.
The films he acted in have grossed over 2 billion dollars world wide.
He has six boys from ages 3 to 22.
Will Rogers pioneer award 2007.
The Boys Republic once a year gives a scholarship on behalf of Michael Madsen. Steve McQueen attended that school.
Very well known for his generosity; he gave his casting director friend Bruno Rosato; a Porsche 928.
His sister is famous actress Virgina Madsen, which was also nominated for an Academy Award.
Won the Maverick Award 2007 Method fest, presented to him by good friend David Carradine. |
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1. The Story of Bonnie and Clyde (2010) .... Frank Hamer
2. Redemption (2010/II) .... Jason Foxx
3. Men Don't Lie (2010) .... Bob
4. Garbage (2010) .... Michael
5. Night Train (2010) (pre-production) (rumored) .... Silvera
6. Palominas (2009) (pre-production) (rumored) .... Slash Barnes
7. No Warning (2009) (pre-production) .... Lieutenant Lambert
8. Code of Silence (2009) (pre-production) (rumored) .... Agent Monahan
9. Buttermilk Sky (2009) (pre-production) (rumored) .... Ace
10. Egill: The Last Pagan (2011) (voice) (attached) .... Egil
11. Magic Boys (2010) .... Terence
12. Firedog (2010) (voice) .... Big Joe
13. Eldorado (2010) .... Ted
14. Conflict of Interest (2010) .... Senator John Mordire
15. Now Here (2010) .... Leblanc
16. Trader Games (2010) .... William
17. The Visible Dark (2010) .... Lt. Brandon Ross
18. Not Another Not Another Movie (2009) .... Lester Storm
19. Money to Burn (2009) .... John Lawson
20. Six Days in Paradise (2009) .... Rich McShane
21. Bed and Breakfast (2009)
22. Road Raiders (2009)
23. Outrage (2010) .... Farragute
24. The Lion of Judah (2010) .... Boss
25. The Bleeding (2009) .... Father Roy
26. The Brazen Bull (2009) .... The Man
27. Chamaco (2009) .... Willie
28. Green Lantern: First Flight (2009) (V) (voice) .... Kilowog
29. Put (2009) .... Commander
... aka Путь (Russia)
... aka The Way (International: English title)
30. Ligeia (2009) .... George
... aka Edgar Allan Poe's Ligeia (USA: complete title)
31. Break (2009/I) .... The Associate
32. Shannon's Rainbow (2009) .... Dave
33. Hired Gun (2009) .... Dan Moeller
34. A Way with Murder (2009) .... Vick Donovan
35. Road of No Return (2009) .... J. Marcone
36. Lost in the Woods (2009) .... Stuart Bunka
37. Serbian Scars (2009) .... Dreq
38. The Killing Jar (2009) .... Doe
39. Let the Game Begin (2009) .... Dr. Turner
40. The Portal (2009) .... Dr. Azirra
41. The Big I Am (2009) .... Martell
42. You Might as Well Live (2009) .... Clinton Manitoba
43. Clear Lake, WI (2009) .... The Reverend
44. Los Angeles (2008/II) .... Mister Ball
45. Killer's Freedom (2008) .... Leo Ibiza
46. 45 R.P.M. (2008) .... Major Baxter
47. No Bad Days (2008) .... Lester
... aka Lost Treasure of the Maya (USA: DVD title)
48. Deep Winter (2008) .... Dean
49. Last Hour (2008) .... Monk
50. Crash and Burn (2008) (TV) .... Vincent Scaillo
51. Hell Ride (2008) .... The Gent
52. House (2008) .... Tin Man / Officer
53. Vice (2008) .... Max Walker
54. Tooth & Nail (2007) .... Jackal - Rover
55. Croc (2007) (TV) .... Croc Hawkins
56. Afghan Knights (2007) .... Cooper
57. Strength and Honour (2007) .... Sean Kelleher
58. Boarding Gate (2007) .... Miles Rennberg
59. Machine (2007) .... Ray
60. Living & Dying (2007) .... Agent Lind
61. Cosmic Radio (2007) .... Senator Atwood
62. UKM: The Ultimate Killing Machine (2006) .... Major Blevins
63. Reservoir Dogs (2006) (VG) .... Mr. Blonde
64. Canes (2006) .... Guillermo List
... aka The Covenant: Brotherhood of Evil (USA: DVD title)
65. Scary Movie 4 (2006) .... Oliver
... aka Scary Movie 4 (Australia: cable TV title)
66. All In (2006) .... Seal
67. Ryű ga gotoku (2005) (VG) (voice: English version) .... Shimano
... aka Yakuza (USA)
68. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) (voice) (uncredited) .... Maugrim
... aka The Chronicles of Narnia (International: English title: short title)
69. BloodRayne (2005) .... Vladimir
70. Muzhskoy sezon. Barkhatnaya revolyutsiya (2005) .... The American
... aka Law of Corruption (International: English title)
... aka Muzhskoy sezon (Russia: short title)
... aka Velvet Revolution (International: English title)
71. L.A. Dicks (2005) .... Steven Miller
72. The Last Drop (2005) .... Col J.T. Colt
73. Chasing Ghosts (2005) .... Kevin Harrison
74. Sin City (2005) .... Bob
... aka Frank Miller's Sin City (USA: complete title)
75. Narc (2005) (VG) (voice) .... Detective Jack Frozenski
76. "Tilt" .... Don 'The Matador' Everest / ... (9 episodes, 2005)
- The Last Hand (2005) TV episode .... Donovan 'The Matador' Everest
- Nobody Ever Listens (2005) TV episode .... Don 'The Matador' Everest
- Shuffle Up and Deal (2005) TV episode .... Don 'The Matador' Everest
- Gentleman Jim (2005) TV episode .... Don 'The Matador' Everest
- Rivered (2005) TV episode .... Don 'The Matador' Everest
(4 more)
77. Hoboken Hollow (2005) .... J.T. Goldman
78. Smatyvay udochki (2004) .... Boss
... aka Jacked$ (USA)
79. Frankenstein (2004) (TV) .... Detective Harker
80. Driv3r (2004) (VG) (voice) .... Tanner
81. Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004) .... Budd - 'Sidewinder'
... aka Kill Bill (USA: closing credits title)
... aka Kill Bill Part 2 (USA: informal title)
... aka Vol. 2 (USA)
82. Blueberry (2004) .... Wallace Sebastian Blount
... aka Blueberry: L'expérience secrčte (France)
... aka Renegade (USA)
83. True Crime: Streets of LA (2003) (VG) (voice) .... Rafferty, Additional Voice
84. Vampires Anonymous (2003) .... Geno
85. Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003) .... Budd
... aka Kill Bill (USA: informal short title)
... aka Kill Bill Part 1 (USA: informal title)
... aka Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill: Volume One (USA: promotional title)
86. My Boss's Daughter (2003) .... T.J.
87. 44 Minutes: The North Hollywood Shoot-Out (2003) (TV) .... Frank McGregor
88. Where's Angelo? (2003) .... Producer
89. The Real Deal (2002) .... Baker Jacks
90. Die Another Day (2002) .... Damian Falco
... aka D.A.D. (USA: promotional abbreviation)
91. Love.com (2002) .... Russ
... aka Primal Instinct
92. Welcome to America (2002) .... Special Agent Leon Fogel
93. Extreme Honor (2001) .... Sparks
... aka Last Line of Defence 2 (Europe: English title: video title)
94. Grand Theft Auto III (2001) (VG) (voice) .... Toni Cipriani
... aka GTA3 (USA: short title)
... aka Grand Theft Auto 3 (USA)
95. 42K (2001) (uncredited) .... Narrator
96. L.A.P.D.: To Protect and to Serve (2001) .... James Alexander
97. Pressure Point (2001) .... Jed Griffin
... aka Back Road Justice (UK: TV title)
... aka Backroad Justice
98. Choke (2001) .... Will
99. The Ghost (2001) .... Dan Olinghouse
... aka Code of the Dragon (USA: cable TV title)
100. "Big Apple" .... Terry Maddock (8 episodes, 2001)
- Episode #1.8 (2001) TV episode .... Terry Maddock
- Episode #1.7 (2001) TV episode .... Terry Maddock
- Follow the Blender (2001) TV episode .... Terry Maddock
- A Ministering Angel (2001) TV episode .... Terry Maddock
- A Passport to the Universe (2001) TV episode .... Terry Maddock
(3 more)
101. Outlaw (2001) .... Conner
102. The Price of Air (2000) .... Mr. Ball
103. High Noon (2000) (TV) .... Frank Miller
104. Sacrifice (2000) (TV) .... Tyler Pierce
105. The Alternate (2000) .... Agent Briggs
... aka Agent of Death (USA: video box title)
106. Luck of the Draw (2000) .... Zippo
107. The Inspectors 2: A Shred of Evidence (2000) (TV) .... Joe
108. The Stray (2000) .... Ben
109. Ides of March (2000) .... Uncle
... aka Ultimate Target (USA: new title)
110. Fall (2000) .... Jeremy Banes
... aka Fall: The Price of Silence (USA)
111. Bad Guys (2000) .... Jay Peters
112. The Florentine (1999) .... Whitey
113. Supreme Sanction (1999) (TV) .... Dalton
114. "Vengeance Unlimited" .... Mr. Chapel (9 episodes, 1998-1999)
... aka Mr. Chapel
- Critical (1999) TV episode .... Mr. Chapel
- Clique (1999) TV episode .... Mr. Chapel
- Judgment (1999) TV episode .... Mr. Chapel
- Confidence (1999) TV episode .... Mr. Chapel
- Ambition (1998) TV episode .... Mr. Chapel
(4 more)
115. Detour (1998) .... Burl Rogers
... aka Too Hard to Die (UK)
116. Fait Accompli (1998) .... Frank Barlow
... aka VooDoo Dawn (USA: video title)
... aka Voodoo Dawn (USA: video title)
117. The Sender (1998) .... Dallas Grayson
118. Species II (1998) .... Press Lenox
119. Rough Draft (1998) .... Haynes
... aka Diary of a Serial Killer (video title)
120. The Thief & the Stripper (1998) .... Jimmie D.
... aka Final Reckoning (USA: video title)
... aka Strip 'n Run (USA: DVD title)
121. Flat Out (1998) .... Gene
122. Ballad of the Nightingale (1998)
123. The Maker (1997) .... Skarney
124. Executive Target (1997) .... Nick
125. The Girl Gets Moe (1997) .... Donnelly
... aka Love to Kill (video title)
126. Catherine's Grove (1997) .... Joe Mason
127. Donnie Brasco (1997) .... Sonny Black
128. Surface to Air (1997) .... Gunnery Sgt. Zach Massin
129. Papertrail (1997) .... FBI Agent Brad Abraham
... aka Serial Cops (UK: video title)
... aka Trail of a Serial Killer (USA: video title)
130. The Last Days of Frankie the Fly (1996) .... Sal
... aka Frankie the Fly (UK: video title)
131. The Winner (1996) .... Wolf
132. Mulholland Falls (1996) .... Eddie Hall
133. Red Line (1995) .... Mr. Lawrence
134. Man with a Gun (1995) .... John Wilbur Hardin
... aka Gun for Hire (Australia)
... aka Hired for Killing
135. Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home (1995) .... Glenn
... aka Sauvez Willy 2 (France)
136. Species (1995) .... Preston Lennox
137. Wyatt Earp (1994) .... Virgil Earp
138. Dead Connection (1994) .... Det. Matt Dickson
... aka Final Combination (UK)
... aka Lights Out
139. Blue Tiger (1994) (uncredited) .... Gun salesman (cameo)
... aka Irezumi (Japan)
140. The Getaway (1994) .... Rudy Travis
141. Season of Change (1994) .... Randy Parker
142. A House in the Hills (1993) .... Mickey
143. Money for Nothing (1993) .... Detective Laurenzi
144. Free Willy (1993) .... Glen Greenwood
... aka Sauvez Willy (France: dubbed version)
145. Trouble Bound (1993) .... Harry Talbot
146. Inside Edge (1992) .... Richard Montana
147. Fatal Instinct (1992) .... Cliff Burden
... aka To Kill For
148. Almost Blue (1992) .... Morris Poole
149. Baby Snatcher (1992) (TV) .... Cal Hudson
150. Straight Talk (1992) .... Steve
151. Reservoir Dogs (1992) .... Mr. Blonde - Vic Vega
152. Beyond the Law (1992) .... Blood
... aka Fixing the Shadow (International: English title)
153. Thelma & Louise (1991) .... Jimmy
... aka Thelma & Louise (France)
154. The Doors (1991) .... Tom Baker
155. "Gabriel's Fire" .... Stan Frankel (1 episode, 1991)
- Finger on the Trigger (1991) TV episode .... Stan Frankel
156. The End of Innocence (1990) .... Earl
157. "The Outsiders" (1990) TV series .... Mick Jenkins (unknown episodes)
158. Montana (1990) (TV) .... Pierce
159. "Quantum Leap" .... Blue (1 episode, 1989)
- Jimmy - October 14, 1964 (1989) TV episode .... Blue
160. Kill Me Again (1989) .... Vince Miller
161. Blood Red (1989) .... Enzio
162. "Jake and the Fatman" (1 episode, 1989)
- Snowfall (1989) TV episode
163. "Tour of Duty" .... Sergeant Greg Block (1 episode, 1989)
- Sleeping Dogs (1989) TV episode .... Sergeant Greg Block
164. "War and Remembrance" .... Lt. 'Foof' Turhall (Devilfish) (1 episode, 1988)
- Part I (1988) TV episode .... Lt. 'Foof' Turhall (Devilfish)
165. Shadows in the Storm (1988) .... Earl
166. Iguana (1988) .... Sebastián
... aka La iguana (Spain)
167. The Killing Time (1987) .... Stu
168. "Crime Story" .... Johnny Fosse (3 episodes, 1986)
- Crime Pays (1986) TV episode (uncredited) .... Johnny Fosse
- The War (1986) TV episode .... Johnny Fosse
- St. Louis Book of Blues (1986) TV episode .... Johnny Fosse
169. "Our Family Honor" (1985) TV series .... August 'Augie' Danzig (unknown episodes)
170. Our Family Honor (1985) (TV) .... Augie Danzig
171. "The Hitchhiker" .... John Hampton (1 episode, 1985)
... aka Deadly Nightmares (UK: video compilation title)
... aka Le voyageur (France)
- Man at the Window (1985) TV episode .... John Hampton
172. "Miami Vice" .... Sally Alvarado (1 episode, 1984)
- Give a Little, Take a Little (1984) TV episode .... Sally Alvarado
173. "Cagney & Lacey" .... Boyd Evans Strout (1 episode, 1984)
- Heat (1984) TV episode .... Boyd Evans Strout
174. The Natural (1984) .... Bartholomew 'Bump' Bailey
175. Racing with the Moon (1984) .... Frank
176. Diner (1983) (TV) .... Boogie
177. WarGames (1983) .... Steve
178. Special Bulletin (1983) (TV) .... Jimmy Lenox
179. "St. Elsewhere" .... Mike O'Connor (2 episodes, 1983)
- Monday, Tuesday, Sven's Day (1983) TV episode .... Mike O'Connor
- Remission (1983) TV episode .... Mike O'Connor
180. Against All Hope (1982) .... Cecil Moe
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