Michael Madsen, the 66-year-old American actor known for roles in Quentin Tarantino films, was arrested in Malibu, California, around midnight on August 17 on charges of misdemeanor domestic battery.
He allegedly pushed his wife DeAnna Madsen and locked her out of their residence during a family disturbance. DeAnna called the sheriff's office.
Madsen was booked and released on a $20,000 bond.
DeAnna Madsen is an American actress. She appeared in films like "The Price of Air," "The Price of Silence," and "Michael Madsen's Video Diary (Hell Ride)."
She married Michael Madsen in 1996.
Madsen has a history of legal troubles, including a previous misdemeanor drunk driving conviction.
He was arrested in February for trespassing on someone else's property and was subdued by residents before being taken into custody and released on $500 bail.
In 2012 he kicked his son out of the house for smoking marijuana.
His son Hudson took his own life in 2022 at the age of 26.
In recent years, Madsen has been working on various direct-to-video productions and has a close relationship with Italy, having appeared in several Italian productions and owning a home in a small town in the province of Chieti.
A spokesperson for Madsen described the incident as a misunderstanding between him and his wife, expressing hope that they can resolve their issues.
Madsen has six children, three with DeAnna (Luke, Kalvin, and Hudson) and three from previous marriages. DeAnna is also a stepmother to Michael's children Christian and Max from his previous marriage. DeAnna was previously married to Brian Setzer, a singer, songwriter, and guitarist from New York.
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