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Michael Madsen: Biography

Michael Madsen

Birth Name: Michael Soren Madsen
Birth Place: Chicago, IL
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 09/25/1958, Libra
Profession: Actor

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Michael Madsen Fast Facts:

Acted briefly at the Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago, which was the breeding ground for significant acting talents such as John Malkovich and Gary Sinise.
Worked as an auto mechanic, gas-station attendant, hospital orderly, house painter and cook before breaking into acting.
Has authored multiple poetry books, including Burning in Paradise (which has a foreword by Dennis Hopper) and 46 Down, as well as a photography-poetry book, Signs of Life.
Slated to play the role of Vincent Vega in Pulp Fiction but had to turn it down because he was still working on Wyatt Earp.
Has cited Robert Mitchum and Burt Lancaster as major acting influences.
His children's godfathers include Harvey Keitel, Tom Sizemore, Elias Koteas and Quentin Tarantino.
Received an Indie Icon award at the 2011 Las Vegas Film Festival.

Michael Madsen Relationships:
Elaine Madsen - Mother
Hudson Lee Madsen - Son
Luke Ray Madsen - Son
Virginia Madsen - Sister
Calvin Michael Madsen - Son
Max Madsen - Son
Georganne LaPiere - Ex-wife
Christian Madsen - Son
Jeannine Bisignano - Ex-wife
Cheryl Madsen - Sister
Cal Madsen - Father
Dakota - Stepson
De Anna Madsen - Wife

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