Michael Madsen Overview

Born in Chicago, Illinois, Michael Madsen began his acting career there as an apprentice with John Malkovich at the Steppenwolf Theatre. He appeared on the stage in A Streetcar Named Desire and Of Mice and Men. He traveled to Hollywood when he landed a role in the film War Games. This contract was followed by roles that allowed the American to play characters in feature films such as Thelma & Louise (1991), Free Willy (1993), and Quentin Tarantino's Reservoir Dogs (1992). In the latter, he... See All