The National Times - Michael Madsen, 'Reservoir Dogs' and 'Kill Bill' actor, dies at 67

Weather - Sydney 20°C

Michael Madsen, 'Reservoir Dogs' and 'Kill Bill' actor, dies at 67

THINGS TO KNOW 03.07.2025

Michael Madsen, 'Reservoir Dogs' and 'Kill Bill' actor, dies at 67 / Photo: © GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP

US actor Michael Madsen -- best known for his frequent collaborations with director Quentin Tarantino including "Reservoir Dogs" and "Kill Bill" -- died Thursday at age 67 after suffering cardiac arrest, his management team said.

Change text size:

The actor was found unresponsive early Thursday at his home in Malibu, they said.

"Michael Madsen was one of Hollywood's most iconic actors, who will be missed by many," his managers Susan Ferris and Ron Smith said in a joint statement with his publicist, Liz Rodriguez.

Madsen's most iconic performances include Mr. Blonde, a psychopathic criminal in the 1992 crime thriller "Reservoir Dogs," and Budd, the younger brother of the antagonist in the "Kill Bill" movies, both directed by Tarantino.

In addition to his appearances in other Tarantino films like "The Hateful Eight" and "Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood," Madsen's prolific career saw him play more than 300 roles over the course of 40 years.

Among his other notable films are "Thelma & Louise," "Free Willy," "Donnie Brasco" and the 2002 James Bond flick "Die Another Day."

Madsen also did voiceovers for several video games, including "Grand Theft Auto III," and published several volumes of poetry.

Madsen was born on September 25, 1957 in Chicago to a firefighter father and a filmmaker mother. His sister, Virginia Madsen, is also an actress.

He married three times over the course of his life and had six children, one of whom died by suicide in 2022.

S.Mitchell--TNT

Featured

Nearly 100 buffaloes die in Namibia stampede

At least 90 buffaloes died while fleeing lions Tuesday after trampling on each other and falling off a cliff in Namibia's far east, wildlife officials said.

Anson Signs Definitive Offtake Agreement with LG Energy Solution

Highlights:Anson Resources (via its 100% owned subsidiary A1 Lithium) and LG Energy Solution have executed a Definitive Offtake Agreement ("Definitive Offtake Agreement") for the supply of battery grade lithium carbonate from Anson Resources' 100% owned Project within the Paradox Basin.Subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions precedent (summarised in the annexure), the Initial 5-year term is expected to commence in 2028, with the ability to extend for a further five years.LG Energy Solution to purchase 4,000 dry metric tonnes per year and specifies the operational and logistical requirements for the delivery of product.Pricing is determined using a formula-based mechanism referencing market prices for battery-grade Lithium Carbonate.LG Energy Solution is a leading global manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles, mobility, IT, and energy storage systems.

Israel boycott calls spread as celebs and artists speak out

From the music, film to publishing industries, growing numbers of Western artists are calling for a cultural boycott of Israel over the Gaza war, hoping to emulate the success of the apartheid-era blockade of South Africa.

Central Park horse-drawn carriages face ride into the sunset

The rights and wrongs of the horse-drawn carriages that carry tourists around New York's Central Park have been loudly debated for years, but the mayor has signalled they may be at the end of the track.

Change text size: