Michael Madsen

Date of Birth

1957-09-25

Date of Death

2025-07-03

Place of Birth

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Known for

Sin City, WarGames, Reservoir Dogs, Thelma & Louise, Free Willy

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JoBlo Originals

Awesome Art Spotlight and Interview: Huan Do

Posted 5 months ago

For years, Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net has been about two things only – awesome art and the artists that create it. With that in mind, we thought why not take the first week of the month to...

Tribute 2025, Diane Keaton, Gene Hackman, Val Kilmer

JoBlo Originals

In Memoriam 2025 Tribute: All Those We Lost in Movies & TV

Posted 5 months ago

JoBlo pays tribute to all the wonderful people involved in the movie and television industry that we lost in 2025.

Movie News

Quentin Tarantino remembers Michael Madsen thanking him after firing Lawrence Tierney from Reservoir Dogs

Posted 10 months ago

When Quentin Tarantino stood up to Lawrence Tierney's aggressive behavior on Reservoir Dogs, Michael Madsen called to thank him.

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Movie News

Quentin Tarantino pays tribute to Michael Madsen, gives his personal Top 10

Posted 10 months ago

In the weeks after the death of Michael Madsen, director Quentin Tarantino rewatched a lot of his movies, providing the basis for his Top 10.

Interviews

Interview With Artist Ruiz Burgos (Awesome Art)

Posted 11 months ago

Awesome Art features an interview with Ruiz Burgos and also shares samples of some of Burgos' awesome artwork

Movie News

Michael Madsen, Iconic Tough-Guy Actor and Tarantino Favorite, Dies at 67

Posted 11 months ago

Michael Madsen, the star of Reservoir Dogs, Donnie Brasco, Kill Bill and many other tough-guy flicks, has tragically passed away.

JoBlo Originals

Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net: David Lynch, Eraserhead, The Hateful Eight, The Wizard of Oz

Posted 1 year ago

Theodore Some cliche somewhere said that ‘a picture is worth a thousand words.’ This has proven to be the case for me and especially when it comes to fan art. I have always sought out great fan art and have...

JoBlo Originals

Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net: Justin “The Housebear” Froning

Posted 1 year ago

Theodore For years, Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net has been about two things only – awesome art and the artists that create it. With that in mind, we thought why not take the first week of the month...