Archive · 3 Aug 2025
Tarantino Pays Tribute to Madsen With 'Reservoir Dogs' Memory
Quentin Tarantino recently held a memorial for actor Michael Madsen.
During the memorial, Tarantino remembered a time when he had to fire an actor, Lawrence Tierney, during the first week of filming his debut movie, 'Reservoir Dogs'.
Madsen, who was also in the movie, supported Tarantino's decision to stand up for himself.
The two actors later worked together in multiple films.
Quentin Tarantino held a private memorial for Michael Madsen at the Vista Theatre in Los Angeles.
Tarantino recalled an incident from the first week of shooting 'Reservoir Dogs' where he fired Lawrence Tierney.
Madsen, who was in 'Reservoir Dogs', left a message of support for Tarantino after the incident.
Madsen respected Tarantino's decision to stand up for himself during the challenging situation.
Tarantino and Madsen collaborated on multiple films following 'Reservoir Dogs'.
- Who
- Quentin Tarantino and Michael Madsen.
- What
- Quentin Tarantino honored Michael Madsen by recounting a memory from the set of 'Reservoir Dogs'.
- When
- The memorial was held recently.
- Where
- At the Vista Theatre in Los Angeles.
- Why
- To pay tribute to Michael Madsen and share a significant memory from their collaboration.
- Event
- Private memorial for Michael Madsen
- Location
- Vista Theatre, Los Angeles
- Director
- Quentin Tarantino
- Film
- 'Reservoir Dogs'
- Madsen's Role
- Vic Vega/Mr. Blonde
- Incident Recalled
- Firing Lawrence Tierney