Michael Madsen, iconic 'Reservoir Dogs' and 'Kill Bill' actor, dies at 67

Time of India

a day ago

Hollywood's 'Tough Guy' Madsen, known to play rusty roughed up characters starring in era defining cinema like '
Reservoir Dogs
' and 'Kill Bill' passed away at his Malibu home in the wee hours of Thursday. He was 67, as per reports.
No foul play is suspected in his death. It is believed to be from natural causes. His manager, Ron Smith, later confirmed the cause of death was cardiac arrest. Madsen was working on new indie movies like Resurrection Road, Concessions, and Cookbook for Southern Housewives before he died.
He was also planning to release a new book titled Tears For My Father: Outlaw Thoughts and Poems. It was still being edited. His team said he was excited about this next chapter in his life. They called him 'one of Hollywood's most iconic actors' and said he will be missed by many, as stated in the report by NBC Los Angeles.
Who was Michael Madsen?
Michael Madsen was famous for playing 'tough guy' roles in Hollywood for over 40 years. He was best known for his roles in Quentin Tarantino films like Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill Vol. 2. In Reservoir Dogs, he played the character 'Mr. Blonde' — a crazy thief who tortured a cop in a famous razor scene, according to reports.
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That one violent scene made him a legend among Tarantino fans. Madsen also played 'Budd' in Kill Bill, a retired bouncer who kept a samurai sword in a golf bag. He was supposed to return in a Tarantino spin-off called The Vega Brothers, but the movie never got made, as mentioned in the report by World of Reel.
As per the NBC Los Angeles, other famous movies he acted in were Thelma & Louise, Donnie Brasco, and many more. He was also the brother of actress Virginia Madsen. Besides big movies, Madsen did a ton of straight-to-video films — over 200 screen credits total. Some of those low-budget movies were filmed in a few days, but he never stopped working. He always said yes to a role.
Even when the movie wasn't great, Madsen gave it his best and kept acting because he loved the job. People say he had a cool, gravelly voice, and a poetic side, too — tough on screen but deep inside. Fans and critics say the film world now feels 'less cool' without him, according to the report by World of Reel.
FAQs
Q1. What was the cause of Michael Madsen's death?
Michael Madsen died from cardiac arrest at his home in Malibu. No foul play is suspected.
Q2. What are Michael Madsen's most famous movie roles?
Michael Madsen was best known for playing Mr. Blonde in Reservoir Dogs and Budd in Kill Bill Vol. 2. He also starred in Donnie Brasco, Thelma & Louise, and over 200 other films.