At the age of 67, American actor Michael Madsen died on Thursday. It is especially known for performing in Kill Bill films, eight terrible or Gauner by American director Quentin Tarantin. TASR reports this according to NBC News.
Madsena found in his house in Malibu, California. The cause of the death was, according to his manager, a cardiac arrest.
Michael Madsen was known for his ability to portray the harsh, often anti -hed characters, but at the same time he was able to demonstrate a sensitive and vulnerable side. His characteristic hoarse voice and intense view left an indelible trace in cinematography. He left six children behind.
Life and career of an unmistakable actor
Michael Madsen, born on September 25, 1957 in Chicago, Illinois, was the son of filmmaker and author Elaine Madsen and Calvin Christian Madsen, a World War II veteran and a fireman. Madsen had two siblings, Cheryl Madsen and Oscar nominee, Virginia Madsen.
He started his acting career at Steppenwolf Theater Company in Chicago, where he was an apprentice to John Malkovich and appeared in the production “of Mice and Men”. His first important film role came in the sci-fi film Wargames (1983). This was followed by roles in films such as The Natural (1984), The Doors (1991) and the cult Thelma & Louise (1991).
Tarantino’s muse and commemorative roles
Madsen became known for his frequent cooperation with director Quentin Tarantin. In Tarantino’s directorial debut Reservoir Dogs (1992) he portrayed an unforgettable and brutal Lord of Light. Despite the fact that he originally wanted the role of Mr. Ružový, which was finally won by Steve Busce, Madsen’s creation of Mr. Light became one of the most memorable and scary characters of cinematography. Madsen later rejected the role of Vincent Vega in Pulp Fiction, which went John Travolt, which he later regretted.
His collaboration with Tarantin continued Kill Bill: Volume 2 (2004), where he played the bounty of Budda, brother Bill. He had another role in The Hateful Eight (2015) and Once Upon and Time in Hollywood (2019).
In addition to Tarantino’s projects, Madsen built an extensive filmography. He played in films such as Family Drama Free Willy (1993) and his sequel, sci-fi horror species (1995), critically recognized by crimidram Donnie Brasco (1997) alongside Al Pacin and Johnny’s Depp, or Bond Die Bond, He also appeared in the comic adaptation of Sin City (2005) and the parody of Scary Movie 4 (2006).
Madsen also devoted himself to voice acting in several video games, including Grand Theft Auto III (2001), Narc (2005), Dishonored series (2012–2017) and Crime Boss: Rockay City (2023).
Awards and a message
During his career, Michael Madsen has also won several awards. He won awards for the best actor for Boston Film Festival and New York International Independent Film and Video Festival (both in 2007/2008) for his performance in Strength and Honour. In 2006, Red Hen Press awarded him a lifelong work award.
He was also a recognized poet. In 1999, he won the FIRECRACKER ALTERNATIVE BOOK Award for his collection of Burning in Paradise. In 2015, together with the cast of The Hateful Eight, he won the ENSEMBLE OF THE YEAR Award for Hollywood Film Awards.
