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What is Michael Madsen’s net worth?

Michael Madsen, an American actor, poet, and photographer, has a net worth of $6 million. However, his net worth would have been higher if he hadn’t filed for bankruptcy in 2009. He was also sued by a former landlord for not paying $80,000 in rent for a Malibu house. At the time of his bankruptcy filing, Madsen claimed his monthly income was only $3,300.

Despite his financial troubles, Madsen’s career has been successful, thanks to his appearances in dozens of movies. He is most famous for his roles in Quentin Tarantino movies like “Reservoir Dogs,” “Kill Bill,” “The Hateful Eight,” and “Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood.” Madsen has also acted in other films such as “The Getaway,” “Wyatt Earp,” “Donnie Brasco,” and “Sin City.” Besides, he appeared on television shows like “Our Family Honor,” “Vengeance Unlimited,” and “Tilt.”

Early Life and Career

Michael Søren Madsen was born in 1957 in Chicago, Illinois. His mother, Elaine, was an author and filmmaker, and his father, Calvin, was a World War II Navy veteran and Chicago Fire Department firefighter. Madsen has two siblings, entrepreneur Cheryl and actress Virginia, who earned an Oscar nomination for her role in “Sideways.” Madsen is of Danish ancestry on his father’s side and of German, English, Irish, Scottish, and Native American ancestry on his mother’s side.

Madsen began his career as an apprentice at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago, where he worked under actor John Malkovich and appeared in a production of Steinbeck’s “Of Mice and Men.” He later landed a small part in the 1983 Cold War thriller “WarGames” after his appearance in the 1982 film “Against All Hope.”

Michael Madsen’s Acting Career

Throughout the 80s, Madsen appeared in several films before landing his first major role in the buddy road film “Thelma & Louise” in 1991. He gained even more recognition the following year in Quentin Tarantino’s directorial debut “Reservoir Dogs,” playing the cruel mobster Mr. Blonde. Madsen continued to land significant roles throughout the rest of the decade, including in “Fatal Instinct,” “Free Willy,” “Species,” and “Donnie Brasco.” In 1999, Madsen appeared alongside his sister Virginia in “The Florentine.”

Michael Madsen’s Acting Career

During the early 2000s, Michael Madsen appeared in several films such as “The Alternate,” “Die Another Day,” and “My Boss’s Daughter.” He also starred in Quentin Tarantino’s “Kill Bill: Volume 1” and “Kill Bill: Volume 2.” Other notable films he appeared in include “Sin City,” “Chasing Ghosts,” “BloodRayne,” and “The Hateful Eight.”

In 2015, Madsen had a busy year on the big screen, appearing in seven films including “Skin Traffik,” “No Deposit,” and “Death in the Desert.” He also appeared in Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood.” His recent credits include “Vigilante Diaries,” “Rock Paper Dead,” and “The Garden Left Behind.”

Television Career

In 1983, Michael Madsen made his first television appearance with two episodes of “St. Elsewhere.” He also acted in “Special Bulletin” the same year. Later, Madsen appeared in TV shows like “Cagney & Lacey,” “Miami Vice,” and “The Hitchhiker.” He was part of the ensemble cast of the ABC drama series “Our Family Honor” from September 1985 to January 1986. Madsen has also been on other shows such as “Almost Grown,” “Tour of Duty,” “Quantum Leap,” “The Outsiders,” and “Vengeance Unlimited” where he starred opposite Kathleen York. Additionally, he has appeared in shows like “Big Apple,” “Tilt,” “CSI: Miami,” “24,” “The Mob Doctor,” “Hawaii Five-0,” and “Powers.”

Throughout his career, Madsen has acted in numerous made-for-television films, including “Montana,” “Baby Snatcher,” “Beyond the Law,” “High Noon,” “Sacrifice,” “Frankenstein,” “Croc,” and “Megalodon.”

Michael Madsen’s Artistic Pursuits

Aside from being an actor, Michael Madsen is also a poet and photographer. He released several volumes of poetry, including “Beer, Blood and Ashes,” “Eat the Worm,” and “Burning in Paradise.” In 2005, he published “The Complete Poetic Works of Michael Madsen, Vol 1: 1995 – 2005,” followed by “American Badass” and “Expecting Rain” in later years. Madsen’s poetic style is influenced by Charles Bukowski and Jack Kerouac.

In 2006, Madsen released his debut book of photography entitled “Signs of Life,” which is dedicated to his late friend Chris Penn. The book features selections of Madsen’s poetry alongside his photographs.

Personal Life and Philanthropy

Michael Madsen has been married four times. His first marriage to Georganne LaPiere ended in divorce two years later. In 1991, he wed Jeannine Bisignano and had two children including his son Christian, who became an actor. They divorced in 1995. Madsen then married DeAnna Madsen in 1996 and they have three children together.

Aside from his acting career, Madsen is also known for his philanthropic endeavors, particularly his work with the Shriners Hospital for Children. In 2016, he hosted a charity event called “An Intimate Evening with Michael Madsen” to benefit children with pediatric cancer.

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