Michael Madsen (born September 25, 1957, is an American actor. Alongside his frequent collaborations with Quentin Tarantino—
Reservoir Dogs,
Kill Bill: Volume 2,
The Hateful Eight, and
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood —he is known for his appearances in films such as
The Natural,
The Doors,
Thelma & Louise,
Free Willy,
Species,
Donnie Brasco,
Die Another Day,
Sin City, and
Scary Movie 4. He has played voice roles in various video games, including
Grand Theft Auto III,
Narc, the
Dishonored series, and
Crime Boss: Rockay City. Madsen has five children, including actor Christian Madsen.