Michael Madsen is an American actor, who earned much attention when he portrayed the role of Vic Vega or also known as Mr. Blonde in the crime film entitled, Reservoir Dogs. He was born on September 25, 1957 in Chicago, Illinois, to Elaine and Calvin Madsen, a poet and a firefighter. He was baptized with the real name of Michael Soren Madsen and has a sister named Virginia Madsen and an older sister named Cheri. On the other hand, Madsen started his professional acting career at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago, where he stands as an apprentice under the supervision of the actor John Malkovich. In year 1982, Madsen was included in the casts by Edward McDougal in the independent film called, Against All Hope. He subsequently portrayed a small role in the 1983 cold war film entitled, WarGames. On the same year, he also appeared in the TV film of Special Bulletin.
He then appeared in one of the episode of the TV series of Cagney & Lacey entitled, Heat. Subsequently, Madsen relocated to Los Angeles and started on appearing in various films, which also includes the role of Bump Bailey in the 1984 film of The Natural. He also appeared in the 1989 thriller film called, Kill Me Again, where he portrayed the role of Vince Miller, together with Val Kilmer and Jon Gries. He also starred in the 1991 film of Thelma & Louise, alongside Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis. In year 1993, he was included in the casts of the film called, Free Willy, which also starred Jason James Richter and Keiko the Orca. In year 1996, he portrayed the role of Eddie Hall in the thriller film of Mulholland Falls. He then starred with Ben Kingsley and Alfred Molina in the horror film of Species. In addition, Madsen also starred with Johnny Depp and Al Pacino in the drama film of Donnie Brasco, where he portrayed the role of Dominick ‘Sonny Black Brasco’ Napolitano.
In year 2002, he Madsen appeared in the spy film of Die Another Day, where he portrayed the role of Damian Falco, together with Pierce Brosnan and Halle Berry as well as Toby Stephens. He also appeared in the fourth film of Scary Movie Franchise. In year 2008, Madsen starred as Max Walker in the crime film called, Vice, which also includes the stars of Daryl Hannah and Mykelti Williamson as well as Mark Boone Junior. In year 2011, Madsen appeared in the thriller horror film of The Brazen Bull, where he portrayed the role of The Man, together with the stars of Jennifer Tisdale. On the other hand, Madsen is set to appear in the upcoming horror-comedy film entitled, Eldorado, where he will be portraying the role of Ted, together with the stars of Darren Morgan and Richard Driscoll as well as Peter O’Toole.
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