La Derecha Diario Michael Madsen, the iconic actor from Kill Bill and Reservoir Dogs, has died.
At 67 years old, the actor was found lifeless in his Malibu home
Michael Madsen, the renowned actor who brought to life some of the most ferocious characters in contemporary cinema, passed away this Thursday, July 3, at the age of 67. His intimidating presence and unmistakable voice made him a benchmark for Hollywood's "tough guys", especially in Quentin Tarantino's films.
According to confirmation from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office to The Hollywood Reporter, Madsen was found dead at his home in Malibu. Emergency teams arrived at the residence after receiving a 911 call and declared him dead at 8:25 a.m. According to his representative, Ron Smith, the actor suffered cardiac arrest. Authorities ruled out any signs of violence or criminal activity in the home.
The news shocked the film industry. Madsen had accumulated more than 346 credits on IMDb and had several projects in development. "Michael was working on independent films such as Resurrection Road, Concessions, and Cookbook for Southern Housewives. In addition, he was hoping to publish his book Tears for My Father: Outlaw Thoughts and Poems," his team stated in a release.
Michael Madsen was born on September 25, 1957, in Chicago. He was the son of a firefighter and a documentary filmmaker who won an Emmy Award. His approach to acting began at the legendary Steppenwolf Theatre, where he was an apprentice to John Malkovich and participated in plays such as Of Mice and Men. His film debut came with WarGames (1983) and The Natural (1984).
The big breakthrough came in 1992, when Quentin Tarantino chose him to play Mr. Blonde in Reservoir Dogs. The disturbing scene in which he cuts off a police officer's ear while "Stuck in the Middle With You" plays cemented him as one of the most iconic villains in cinema. Since then, he became a regular collaborator of Tarantino and appeared in Kill Bill, The Hateful Eight, and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
Throughout his career, Madsen worked in films as diverse as Thelma & Louise, Donnie Brasco, The Doors, Free Willy, Sin City, and Die Another Day. He also lent his voice to video games such as Grand Theft Auto III and Dishonored.
Although many identified him with criminals and thugs, Madsen always clarified that it was just a character. "People are really afraid of me. They think "it's that guy." But I'm not that guy. I'm a father, I have seven children. When I'm not filming, I'm at home in pajamas watching The Rifleman," he confessed in 2018.
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