Madsen began his film career as a small role in the film WarGames. He made various other appearances in films before being casted as Mr. Blonde in Tarantino's Reservoir Dogs. The film brought Madsen attention among critics and fans. Subsequently, Madsen was cast in a variety of major studio films, including Free Willy, Donnie Brasco, Kill Bill, and Sin City. He is well known for his generosity and kindness. In 2002, he was presented an award for his work with the Shriners Hospital For Children

Credits include: Dream Lover, Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken, Sublime, Front of the Class and In the Dark

Credits include: Halloween II, Sons of Anarchy, Undisputed, City of Lies and The Devil's Carnival

Credits include: Saw IV, Saw V, Gilmore Girls, Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life and Batman: Gotham by Gaslight

Credits include: The Last Exorcism, The Peripheral, The Last Exorcism Part II, The Possession of Hannah Grace and Murder, She Wrote