He had the air of a timeless movie bad guy in movies like “Reservoir Dogs” and “Kill Bill.” “I’m a bit of a throwback to the days of black-and-white movies,” he said.

Hollywood actor Michael Madsen, known for his roles in “Kill Bill: Vol 1” and “Reservoir Dogs,” died Thursday from cardiac arrest, manager Ron Smith said, NBC News reported. Born in 1957, Madsen had worked in the industry for over 40 years and had worked with directors such as Quentin Tarantino and Ridley Scott.