American actor Michael Madsen, known in particular for his roles in the films of Quentin Tarantino Reservoir Dogs et Kill (Kill Bill), died Thursday of a heart attack at the age of 67, announced its agents.
Michael Madsen was one of the most emblematic players in Hollywood, which will miss several
welcomed his agents Susan Ferris and Ron Smith in a common statement with his press attaché, Liz Rodriguez.
The actor was found lifeless Thursday morning in his house in Malibu, California, they confirmed.
Appreciated by Tarantino
In addition to 40 years of career, the actor appeared in more than 300 productions. Its most significant roles remain that of Mr. Blondecriminal psychopath taking pleasure in torturing a police officer in Reservoir Dogsand Budd, the little brother of the villain of the two parts of Kill (Kill Bill) in 2003 and 2004.
Quentin Tarantino and Michael Madsen at the Sundance festival in 2017.
Photo : Nicholas Hunt
Quentin Tarantino appreciated him very much and also entrusted him with roles in his western The 8 enraged (The Hateful Eight) and in its nostalgic fable Once upon a time in Hollywood (Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood).
The actor was originally to play the role of Vincent Vega in the cult film Luscious fiction (Pulp Fiction) In 1994, but he finally preferred to play in another production, giving way to John Travolta to embody the famous hitman.
He also appeared in Donnie Brasco, Thelma & Louise, A story of Sin City (Sin City) and the James Bond Die another day (Die Another Day).
Actor, but also poet
Born in Chicago, in 1957, a firefighter father and a director mother, he also had a sister actress, Virginia Madsen.
During his career, he also lent his voice to several video games, including Grand Theft Auto III. He also published several collections of poems.
