Michael Madsen is an American actor. Alongside his frequent collaborations with Quentin Tarantino—
Reservoir Dogs (1992),
Kill Bill: Volume 2 (2004),
The Hateful Eight (2015), and
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019)—he is known for his appearances in films, such as
The Natural (1984),
The Doors (1991),
Thelma & Louise (1991),
Free Willy (1993),
Species (1995),
Donnie Brasco (1997),
Die Another Day (2002),
Sin City (2005), and
Scary Movie 4 (2006). He has played voice roles in various video games, including
Grand Theft Auto III (2001),
Narc (2005), the
Dishonored series (2012–2017), and
Crime Boss: Rockay City (2023). Madsen has five children, including actor Christian Madsen.