Madsen, who appeared in some of Tarantino's biggest films, including "Reservoir Dogs," "Kill Bill: Vol. 2" and "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood," was known for playing a tough guy on screen and enjoyed success in the movie business for over four decades,

Actor Michael Madsen, a stoic actor who worked with Quentin Tarantino among other directors in various acclaimed films from the 1980s onward, has died, according to his publicist Liz Rodriguez. He was 67.

The latter was the case with the late Michael Madsen, an in-demand character actor probably best known for his roles in Quentin Tarantino films. He appeared in half of Tarantino’s features, including a memorable role as the ear-slicing Mr.