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Michael Madsen Biography
Basic Information
Name: Michael Madsen
Real Name: Michael Soren Madsen
Profession(s):
Actor, Poet, Author
Main Profession: Actor
Date of Birth: September 25, 1957
Age (at death): 67 years
Date of Death: July 3, 2025
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Last Known Residence: Malibu, California, USA
Religion: Not publicly known
Nationality: American
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Hobbies: Writing poetry, staying offline (did not use a phone or email)
Physical Appearance
Eye Color: Brown (likely)
Hair Color: Dark Brown
Height: 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 meters)
Family
Father: Calvin Christian Madsen
Mother: Elaine Madsen
Sibling: Virginia Madsen (sister, actress)
Spouse(s):
DeAnna Madsen (married until death)
Jeannine Bisignano (1991–1995)
Georganne LaPiere (1984–1988)
Children: Luke, Hudson, Christian, Max, Kalvin Madsen
Education
Education Qualification: Not publicly known
Colleges/Schools: Not available
More About Michael Madsen
He was well known for his dramatic and tough roles in films.
He starred in a number of Quentin Tarantino movies, such as Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill.
His most memorable scene is the “dancing torture scene” in Reservoir Dogs.
He also starred in Donnie Brasco, Thelma & Louise, and Free Willy.
Was also a poet and authored several books of poetry.
He stayed away from contemporary technology.
Friends and relatives described him as a sensitive, kind individual in life.
His sister, Virginia Madsen, described him as “thunder and velvet, a poet disguising himself as an outlaw.”
Prior to his death, he was writing new films and editing a book called Tears For My Father: Outlaw Thoughts and Poems.
He died on July 3, 2025, as a result of cardiac arrest at the age of 67.