Bio/Wiki
Full Name | Michael Søren Madsen |
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Nationality | American |
Hometown | Illinois, U.S. |
Religion | Christianity |
Zodiac sign | Libra |
Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Physical Stats & More
Height | 6' 2" (187 cm) |
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Eye Color | Lavender Grey |
Hair Color | Dark Brown |
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Educational Qualification(s)
School | New Trier High School, Illinois, U.S. |
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Personal Life
Controversy | In 2022, Madsen was arrested for suspected domestic violence after a dispute with his wife, leading to their divorce filing. |
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Relationships & More
Marital Status | Married | ||||||
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Family
Father | Calvin Christian Madsen | ||||||
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Mother | Elaine (née Melson) | ||||||
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Career
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Last Film | A Corpse in Kensington (2025) as Michael | ||||||
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Favourites
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Bike Collection | Harley Davidson Chopper Bike |
Social Media
https://www.instagram.com/michaelmadsenofficial/ | |
https://x.com/michaelmadsen |
Some Lesser Known Facts
Madsen's grandparents were from Denmark, while his mother was of Irish and Native American descent. | |
He started training at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago under actor John Malkovich after completing high school. | |
Michael had a small role in the sci-fi film WarGames in 1983, which marked his film debut. | |
He played 'Mr. Blonde' in the 1992 cult classic film Reservoir Dogs and initially wanted the role of 'Mr. Pink'. | |
Madsen turned down the role of Vincent Vega in Pulp Fiction, which was ultimately played by John Travolta. | |
He worked in a range of films, often choosing roles to support his family, acknowledging he had six children to care for. | |
In 2016, he hosted a charity event for children with cancer. | |
He launched a line of hot sauces called American Badass in 2013. | |
Madsen had ongoing issues with the law, including an arrest for domestic violence that led to a divorce. |