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, a tough guy character actor and frequent Quentin Tarantino collaborator, has died at the age of 67.

A prolific actor who appeared in more than 300 movies and TV shows, he brought a chilling intensity to Quentin Tarantino’s “Reservoir Dogs” and “Kill Bill.”