Michael Madsen

Acting · Born 1957-09-25 in Chicago, Illinois, USA

Biography

Michael Madsen (September 25, 1957 – July 3, 2025) was an American actor, poet, and photographer. He starred in central roles in such films as Reservoir Dogs, Free Willy, Donnie Brasco, and Kill Bill, in addition to a supporting role in Sin City. Madsen is also credited with voice work in several video games, including Grand Theft Auto III, True Crime: Streets of L.A. and DRIV3R.

Filmography

• Kill Bill: Vol. 1 as Budd
• Sin City as Bob
• WarGames as Steve
• Kill Bill: Vol. 2 as Budd 'Sidewinder'
• Reservoir Dogs as Mr. Blonde / Vic Vega
• Until We Meet Again as Detective Morrison
• The Getaway as Rudy Travis
• Thelma & Louise as Jimmy
• Free Willy as Glen Greenwood
• Species II as Press Lenox