LOS ANGELES — Michael Madsen, the actor best known for his coolly menacing, steely-eyed, often sadistic characters in the films of Quentin Tarantino including Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill: Vol. 2, has died.

Michael Madsen, whose menacing characters in Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill made him a standout in Quentin Tarantino's films, has died. He was 67.

Hollywood actor Michael Madsen, known for tough-guy roles, died at 67 of natural causes. Madsen starred in iconic films like Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill and Thelma & Louise.