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Michael Madsen

10 films · 1 series

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.

Where to Start with Michael Madsen

Michael Madsen appears in 10 films in the Pulse of Cinema catalogue. The highest Pulse-rated are Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair, Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill: Vol. 1, a strong place to start exploring Michael Madsen's work.

Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair 87

Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair

2011
Reservoir Dogs 86

Reservoir Dogs

1992
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 85

Kill Bill: Vol. 1

2003

Michael Madsen: Films 10

Reservoir Dogs 86

Reservoir Dogs

1992
Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair 87

Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair

2011
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 85

Kill Bill: Vol. 1

2003
Kill Bill: Vol. 2 82

Kill Bill: Vol. 2

2004
Thelma & Louise 78

Thelma & Louise

1991
Donnie Brasco 76

Donnie Brasco

1997
44 Minutes: The North Hollywood Shoot-Out 64

44 Minutes: The North Hollywood Shoot-Out

2003
Along the Roadside 67

Along the Roadside

2013
Dark Feathers: Dance of the Geisha 67

Dark Feathers: Dance of the Geisha

2024
Final Wager 67

Final Wager

2024

Michael Madsen: TV Series 1

Vengeance Unlimited 69

Vengeance Unlimited

1998-1999

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