Madsen’s career spanned more than 300 credits stretching back to the early 1980s, many in low budget films. He later became a regular performer in Quentin Tarantino’s films.

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,

Michael Madsen, the actor best known for his reserved but imposing roles in Quentin Tarantino films, died Thursday at age 67. Madsen died from cardiac arrest at his home in Malibu, Calif., according to KNBC. He was found unresponsive in the home Thursday morning.