Hollywood actor Michael Madsen has been arrested on a domestic violence charge after allegedly shoving his wife.
The 66-year-old actor is best known for starring in Quentin Tarantino films including Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill.
He was arrested by The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department after a ‘disagreement’ with his wife DeAnna Madsen, 64.
Officers confirmed to Metro.co.uk that shortly after midnight on Saturday, they received a call from a woman alleging ‘her husband pushed her and locked her out of the house.’
Madsen was arrested in Malibu, California on the misdemeanour charge.
He posted a $20,000 (£15,300) bond before being released from custody.
In a statement to Variety, a representative for Madsen said: ‘It was a disagreement between Michael and his wife, which we hope resolves positively for them both.’
A spokesperson for The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department told Metro.co.uk: ‘On August 17, 2024, at approximately 12:15 AM, deputies responded to a family disturbance in the City of Malibu. The informant stated that a female adult alleged her husband pushed her and locked her out of their residence.Â
‘Based on the initial investigation, deputies determined Michael Madsen was involved in a domestic incident involving his wife. Mr. Madsen was arrested for misdemeanor Spousal Battery (violation of 243(e)(1) P.C.). He was transported and booked at Malibu/Lost Hill Sheriff’s Station.
‘The investigation is ongoing and will be forwarded to the Van Nuys Superior Court House for filing.’
Madsen began his acting career at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago as an apprentice under John Malkovich.
He shot to fame after playing Mr Blonde in Tarantino’s debut Reservoir Dogs and has frequently worked with the director.
Madsen also starred in his films Kill Bill, The Hateful Eight and Once Upon A Time In Hollywood.
Despite being a frequent Tarantino collaborator, he told The Independent that disgraced movie boss Harvey Weinstein tried to have him removed from his films.
He said: ‘Harvey never liked me. I don’t know if he ever liked anybody, but I know for a fact he didn’t like me. He never wanted me in any of Quentin’s movies.
‘I think I’m only in them because Quentin stood up for me every single time and said I’m going to use Michael whether you like it or not.’
Madsen has also appeared in Thelma & Louise and Donnie Brasco, as well as Die Another Day in the James Bond franchise.
On TV, he starred as Jack Bauer’s (Kiefer Sutherland) friend in 24, as well as CSI Miami and Hawaii Five-0.
In 2012, Madsen entered the Celebrity Big Brother house and landed in fourth place. The series was won by Loose Women’s Denise Welch.
Metro.co.uk has contacted Madsen’s rep and The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department for comment.
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