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.
Michael Madsen has 324 screen credits in a career dating back to 1982. Their work spans 17 cinematic universes — most prominently Tarantino Universe with 4 titles. Signature works include Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill: Vol. 1, Kill Bill: Vol. 2. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 17 universes
