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Known For
Actor
Birthday
(Monday)
Height
165 cm (5'4")
Nationality
Languages
English
Spouses
Danny Huston (1989-1992), Nick Holmes (2020)
Partner
Antonio Sabàto Jr.
Children
1 child
Parents
Elaine Madsen
Education
New Trier High School
Zodiac Sign
♍ Virgo
Chinese Zodiac
牛 Ox
Name Origin
English < Latin
Popularity
Tier B -- 78,792 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 21
Year context
Born in 1961 -- Yuri Gagarin becomes first human in space; Bay of Pigs invasion; John F. Kennedy was US president
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Career
Career spanning 38 years (1983-2021)
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Filmography (50)
AWARDS (3)
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Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female
2005
WON
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Actor Awards
2005
WON
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Saturn Award for Best Actress
1993
WON
Biography
Virginia Gayle Madsen (born September 11, 1961) is an American actress and film producer. She made her film debut in Class (1983), which was filmed in her native Chicago. After she moved to Los Angeles, director David Lynch cast her as Princess Irulan in the science fiction film Dune (1984). Madsen then starred in a series of successful teen movies, including Electric Dreams (1984), Modern Girls (1986), and Fire with Fire (1986).
Madsen received further recognition for her starring role as Helen Lyle in the horror film Candyman (1992). For her performance in Alexander Payne's comedy-drama Sideways (2004), Madsen was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
On television, Madsen has appeared in the comedy-drama series Moonlighting (1989), the comedy series Frasier (1998), the period drama series American Dreams (2002–2003), the murder mystery series Monk (2002–2009), the science fiction series The Event (2011), the supernatural drama series Witches of East End (2013–2014), the political thriller series Designated Survivor (2016–2017), and the DC Universe superhero horror series Swamp Thing (2019).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Virginia Madsen?
Virginia Madsen is 64 years old, born on .
Where was Virginia Madsen born?
Virginia Madsen was born in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
What movies or shows has Virginia Madsen been in?
Virginia Madsen has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include Candyman (2021), Swamp Thing (2019), Her Smell (2019), That Click (2019), The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair (2018).
What is Virginia Madsen known for?
Virginia Madsen is primarily known as an actor. Virginia Gayle Madsen (born September 11, 1961) is an American actress and film producer. She made her film debut in Class (1983), which was filmed…
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