Michael Madsen - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	September 25, 1958
Age	67
Birthplace	Chicago, Illinois, United States
Zodiac Sign	Libra - (see also Michael Madsen's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Dog
Generation	Baby Boomer Generation
Known For	Known for roles in 'Reservoir Dogs,' 'Kill Bill,' and 'Donnie Brasco.'

Intro

Michael Madsen is an American actor, producer, director, writer, poet, and photographer, best known for portraying tough, volatile characters in numerous films, particularly those directed by Quentin Tarantino, such as 'Reservoir Dogs' and 'Kill Bill.'

Early Life & Background

Michael Madsen was born to Elaine, a filmmaker and poet, and Calvin Madsen, a firefighter. He is of Danish, English, Irish, German, and Native American descent. His sister is actress Virginia Madsen.

Career Highlights

• Breakout role as Mr. Blonde in Quentin Tarantino's 'Reservoir Dogs' (1992)
• Portrayed Budd in Tarantino's 'Kill Bill: Vol. 1 and 2'
• Appeared in films such as 'Donnie Brasco,' 'Thelma & Louise,' and 'Sin City'
• Voiced characters in video games including 'Grand Theft Auto III' and 'DRIV3R'
• Authored several books of poetry

Trivia

• Michael Madsen was considered for the role of Vincent Vega in 'Pulp Fiction,' which ultimately went to John Travolta.
• He is also an accomplished photographer and poet.
• Madsen has appeared in more than 200 films throughout his career.

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Sources

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Madsen
2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000514/