Legendary actor Michael Madsen, known for iconic roles in ‘Reservoir Dogs,’ ‘Kill Bill,’ and ‘Donnie Brasco,’ has passed away at age 67. Madsen was a career character actor, showing up in more than 150 films and about 300 industry projects. Madsen’s film career spanned over 40 years, starting back in the 1980s. He worked with directors like Quentin Tarantino, Tony Scott, Robert Rodriguez, Oliver Stone, and Tony Scott, plus many independent filmmakers like Uwe Boll, Fred Olen Ray, and Troy Duffy.
Reps: Madsen Was Ready for a New Chapter
Madisen was found unresponsive in his home on Thursday morning, according to his managers, Ron Smith, who managed him along with Susan Ferris. Both managers and his publicist sent a statement to CBS News, stating, “In the last two years, Michael Madsen has been doing some incredible work with independent film, including upcoming feature films ‘Resurrection Road,’ ‘Concessions’, and ‘Cookbook for Southern Housewives’, and was really looking forward to this next chapter in his life. Michael was also preparing to release a new book called ‘Tears for My Father: Outlaw Thoughts and Poems’, currently being edited. Michael Madsen was one of Hollywood’s most iconic actors, who will be missed by many.”
Industry Icons Remember Michael Madsen’s Legacy
Many people in Madsen’s life, family, and fellow actors have taken to social media to talk about the late actor. This includes Jenifer Tilly, Robert Rodriguez, and Billy Baldwin, and even his own sister. Virginia Madsen has stated on Instagram, “My Brother has Left the Stage”. We also saw the likes of companies like the New Beverly Cinema, Warner Bros. Entertainment, and even James Bond 007’s X account pay tribute. The man was loved and even looked up to by these people, and they respected him for his work and dedication to the acting craft.
Michel Madsen will be missed by the world, based on his long filmography. If you have to take on a lesson from his career, let it be that if you work hard at your craft, then you will succeed at what you love. You could tell this man loved acting in each film he did. I will always remember him being one of my favorite parts of ‘Kill Bill vol. 2’, just because he technically took out “The Bride”. Even though he is gone, he is still with us through his films and other projects we’ve seen him work on.
