Michael Madsen: Biography in Details
Who is Michael Madsen?
Michael Madsen is an American actor, producer, director, writer, poet, and photographer.
In fact, he is also known for his starring roles in the 2003 film, Kill Bill and the 1992 film, Reservoir Dogs.
In addition, he has also played Much the Miller’s Son in the 1991 film, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.
Who are the parents of Michael Madsen?
Michael was born in Chicago, Illinois, the United States on September 25, 1957, to parents Calvin Madsen and Elaine Madsen.
He has two siblings namely, Virginia Madsen and Cheryl Madsen.
He belongs to American nationality and mix (English- Danish- Irish- German- Scottish) ethnicity. His birth sign is Libra.
Therefore, there isn’t any information regarding his education and academic achievements.
Michael Madsen: Professional Career
Talking about his profession, Michael Madsen began working at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago, where he served as an apprentice under John Malkovich and appeared in a production of Of Mice and Men.
But he did not get the role of Mr. Pink (which went to Steve Buscemi).
In 2004, Michael Madsen discussed an idea for the film to unite Madsen and Travolta, as The Vega Brothers.
In 2007, Tarantino said the film (which he intended to call Double V Vega) was “kind of unlikely now”, because of the age of the actors and the onscreen deaths of both characters.
Besides that, he also appeared in Uwe Boll’s BloodRayne, a film he described as “an abomination.
He also played himself in the mockumentary Being Michael Madsen.
Likewise, he also played Jim Ricker, the old friend of Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland), in the final season of 24.
Michael Madsen starred in the comedy film Let the Game Begin. In fact, in 2012, he entered the Celebrity Big Brother house, where he finished in 4th place in the final.
In 2014, he also played Las Vegas casino mogul Ted Binion in Josh Evans’ film Death in the Desert.
In 2014, he also starred in the Kill Bill-themed music video for the song “Black Widow” by Iggy Azalea featuring Rita Ora.
Whereas, he also starred in the ensemble western film The Hateful Eight (2015).
Similarly, he was among a number of people rumored to have leaked the film’s script before it was released causing Tarantino to almost not make the film and eventually rewrite it.
In 2016, Michael Madsen played the dramatized role of former Texas Ranger Phil Ryan in Real Detective on the Investigation Discovery network.
Achievements and Awards
Talking about his lifetime achievements and awards, he won Festival Prize Award for Best Actor for Strength and Honour (2007), and in the same way, he won Hollywood Film Award for Ensemble of the Year for The Hateful Eight (2015).
Likewise, Michael Madsen won the IFS Award for Best Male Actor – Dramatic Feature for Along the Roadside (2013).
What is Michael Madsen’s net worth?
Michael Madsen earns numerous amounts of money but has not disclosed it to the media.
His net worth is $5 million as of 2023.
Michael Madsen: Rumors and Controversy
Michael Madsen knows how to maintain his professional and personal life better than others.
Also, he is far from rumors and controversy.
Body Measurements: Height, Weight
Talking about his body measurements, Michael Madsen has a height of 6 feet 2 inches.
Additionally, his weight is unknown. His hair color is dark brown and his eye color is blue.
Social Media
Talking about his social media, Michael Madsen is active on Twitter rather than on Facebook and Instagram.
Michael Madsen has 12.9K followers on Twitter. But he doesn’t seem to be active on Facebook and Instagram.
Michael Madsen’s Anniversary Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | April | Monday |
| 2025 | April | Tuesday |
| 2026 | April | Wednesday |
| 2027 | April | Thursday |
| 2028 | April | Saturday |
Michael Madsen’s Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | September | Wednesday |
| 2025 | September | Thursday |
| 2026 | September | Friday |
| 2027 | September | Saturday |
| 2028 | September | Monday |