RIP Michael Madsen

[AchtungNight]

Michael Madsen passed away today at age 67 of cardiac arrest. He was known as a prolific “tough guy” actor who starred in many films directed by Quentin Tarantino. I remember him also from the late ‘90s tv show Vengeance Unlimited and the Dishonored video game series (he voiced the troubled villain Daud). Madsen was also a talented photographer and a published poet.

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[Mj2025]

One of the great kings of the b movie!

 

[lovecraft68]

Hate to see anyone go, but I block out any man associated with Tarentino.

 

[CarlyAnn]

One of my favorite actors. I think I was 11 years old when I watched Vengeance Unlimited and to this day I think it was one of the best network shows of all time. I remember reading where many fans were demanding more seasons. It was said that the show was too violent for network TV. And I still search for the 16 episodes that were made to be reproduced on DVD or a streaming channel. RIP sir…

 

[iwatchus]

I knew hm from a number of big name movies (Tarantino and Species mostly). Looking at his imdm page, I had not realized how many movies he made (many yeats in double digits). And how many terrible movies he made. He had five movies 2012 alone rated in the 2's (out of 10). But he definitely had his gems.

 

[Kelliezgirl]

RIP
He was terrifying in Reservoir Dogs.

 

[Five_Inch_Heels]

Wonder if anybody remembers Augie Danzig in Our Family Honor.

 

[BobbyBrandt]

His sister, Virginia, posted a very moving tribute to him this morning on Facebook.

 

[kellyt1994]

I hate to hear that. I always thought he had the super hot asshole thing nailed.

 

[Voyeurkenneth]

His sister, Virginia, posted a very moving tribute to him this morning on Facebook.

Ah, interesting. Never knew they were related. Rest in Peace.

 

[gunhilltrain]

One of the final interviews with him, regarding Al Pacino and Johnny Depp in Donnie Brasco. The guy was a very witty storyteller.

 

[CarlyAnn]

One of the final interviews with him, regarding Al Pacino and Johnny Depp in Donnie Brasco. The guy was a very witty storyteller.

Good interview, terrible host.

 

[gunhilltrain]

Good interview, terrible host.

Who is that guy? His outfit looks like an Eastern European postal worker. (No offense meant to Eastern Europeans or their letter carriers.)

 

[Mj2025]

Stephen baldwin

 

[gunhilltrain]

Stephen baldwin

He doesn't seem much like his brother Alec.

 

[Mj2025]

He was in a western series i liked as a kid on TV, and in a few movies in the 80s and 90s but never really broke out and was shunned to b-movie hell. Never quite achieved the level of fame in Hollywood as some of his other siblings like Alec or William or even Daniel to an extent. Then again never shot anyone on set that im aware of, so he's one up there