In his only SIDEWALKS ENTERTAINMENT appearance, host Cindy Rhodes had a phone interview with Michael Madsen (“Kill Bill: Vol. 2,” “Thelma & Louise”) in 2004.
Michael Madsen (2004)
A look back at our only interview we had with the late actor, Michael Madsen. In a phone interview, host Cindy Rhodes talked about his acting roles and, at the time, he was promoting the film, “Kill Bill: Vol. 2.”
Please note: This online version of the interview is slightly different than how it appeared on the TV episode.
Mini-Biography:
Born on September 25, 1957, in Chicago, Michael Madsen was a popular actor, who was known for his collaborations with director Quentin Tarantino on his films, including “Reservoir Dogs,” the “Kill Bill” movies, “The Hateful Eight,” and “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.” His other notable films are “Thelma & Louise,” “WarGames,” “The Natural,” “Free Willy” and sequel, “Donnie Brasco,” “Kill Me Again,” “Die Another Day,” “Sin City,” “Scary Movie 4,” and “The Garden Left Behind.” On TV series, Madsen was a main cast member on “Our Family Honor,” “Vengeance Unlimited,” “Big Apple,” “Powers,” and “Tilt,” along with recurring parts on “St. Elsewhere,” “Crime Story,” “Golden Boy,” “Big Time in Hollywood, FL,” and “24.” Sadly, Michael Madsen passed away on July 3, 2025, at age 67.
Interview Credits:
- Recorded: 2004
- Host / Producer: Cindy Rhodes
- Editor: Richard R. Lee, Ben Gill
- Special Thanks To: Miramax