Biography
Michael Madsen has garnered critical acclaim for his notable characters in several box office hits, including KILL BILL, SIN CITY, HELL RIDE, DIE ANOTHER DAY, DONNIE BRASCO, SPECIES, THE GETAWAY, THE DOORS, THELMA & LOUISE, and FREE WILLY. Madsen is perhaps most notably recognized for his role as Mr. Blonde in Quentin Tarantino's RESERVOIR DOGS.
The Boston Film Festival, the New York International Film Festival, the Downtown Los Angeles Film Festival honored Madsen as Best Actor for his work in the Irish boxing drama STRENGTH AND HONOUR, directed by Mark Mahon.
Over his impressive career, Madsen has starred in over one hundred and seventy films. A sampling of his diverse body of work includes roles in MULHOLLAND FALLS; KILL BILL, VOL.1; KILL BILL, VOL. 2; and HELL RIDE.
Film festivals all over the world have recognized Madsen's work. The actor received the Golden Dolphin Award at Portugal's 25th Festroia Festival. Previous honorees include veterans Kirk Douglas and Robert Mitchum. In 2012, Madsen was named president of the first annual Champs Elysees Film Festival, which honored producer Harvey Weinstein.
More recent television appearances include Comedy Central's new series "Big Time in Hollywood, Florida." Additional television roles include starring roles in "Tilt," and "Vengeance Unlimited."
An accomplished poet, Madsen's first book "Burning In Paradise" included a foreword by Dennis Hopper and won the Independent Firecracker Award. Madsen was honored at poetry festivals in Italy and Mexico, and was the guest of honor at the Crossing Border Festival in The Netherlands. His collection American Badass was dedicated to the memory of the Late David Carradine, Madsen's friend and KILL BILL co-star.
The Weinstein Company
Actor
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2017 |
Explosion Jones |
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Real Rob |
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Authentic Self (S02E06) |
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2016 |
Powers |
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Legacy (S02E10) |
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Slain Dragons (S02E09) |
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Chasing Ghosts (S02E08) |
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Those Who Can't |
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Wet Dreams May Come (S01E08) |
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2015 |
American Dream |
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2014 |
Hawaii Five-0 |
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Na Hala a Ka Makua (S04E14) |
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2012 |
Blue Bloods |
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Family Business (S03E01) |
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Bob's Burgers |
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Moody Foodie (S02E07) |
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The Mob Doctor |
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2010 |
24 |
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Day 8: 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. (S08E23) |
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Day 8: 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. (S08E22) |
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Day 8: 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. (S08E21) |
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Day 8: 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. (S08E19) |
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CSI: Miami |
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L.A. (S08E16) |
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2005 |
Tilt |
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The Last Hand (E09) |
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Nobody Ever Listens (E08) |
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Shuffle Up and Deal (E07) |
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2001 |
Big Apple |
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1998 |
Vengeance Unlimited |
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1990 |
The Outsiders |
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1989 |
Jake and the Fatman |
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Snowfall (S02E10) |
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1988 |
Almost Grown |
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War and Remembrance |
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1987 |
Tour of Duty |
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1985 |
Our Family Honor |
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1984 |
Miami Vice |
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Give a Little, Take a Little (S01E10) |
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1983 |
St. Elsewhere |
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Monday, Tuesday, Sven's Day (S01E15) |
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Remission (S01E14) |
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1981 |
Cagney & Lacey |
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2014 |
Iggy Azalea: Black Widow |
2012 |
Justin Bieber: As Long as You Love Me |
2010 |
Sky Ferreira - Obsession |
2001 |
Michael Jackson: You Rock My World |
1991 |
Glenn Frey - Part Of Me, Part Of You - a.f. |
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2021 |
Batman: Dying Is Easy |
2018 |
Killian |
2009 |
Creepshow Raw: Insomnia |
2007 |
Making of the 15th Raindance Film Festival |
2002 |
Broken |
Where's Angelo? |
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1994 |
Who Do You Think You're Fooling? - a.f. |
1992 |
Reservoir Dogs: Deleted Scenes |
1983 |
Diner (TV movie) |
Producer
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2021 |
Cash Collectors |
1998 |
The Sender |
1997 |
Executive Target |
Performer
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2022 |
The Game Awards 2022 |
2018 |
Hollywood Insider |
2016 |
The Boonies |
2010 |
The Playboy Morning Show |
2009 |
Red Carpet Report |
2008 |
Celebrity Ghost Stories |
2003 |
The Sharon Osbourne Show |
2002 |
25 - Das Magazin |
1997 |
Tracks |
1987 |
Seitenblicke |