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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Known For
Dune
(1984)
Princess Irulan
Prey for the Devil
(2022)
Dr. Peters
Candyman
(1992)
Helen Lyle
Red Riding Hood
(2011)
Suzette
Candyman
(2021)
Helen Lyle (voice)
Joy
(2015)
Terry
The Haunting
(1999)
Jane
Highlander II: The Quickening
(1991)
Louise Marcus
The Prophecy
(1995)
Katherine Henley
Stuart Little 3: Call of the Wild
(2005)
The Beast (voice)
Firewall
(2006)
Beth Stanfield
Electric Dreams
(1984)
Madeline
The Number 23
(2007)
Agatha Sparrow / Fabrizia
Sideways
(2004)
Maya
Better Watch Out
(2017)
Deandra Lerner
The Haunting in Connecticut
(2009)
Sara Campbell
Full Filmography
Acting
Class
(1983)
Lisa
Dune
(1984)
Princess Irulan
Electric Dreams
(1984)
Madeline
A Matter of Principle
(1984)
Lou Ellen Purdy
Creator
(1985)
Barbara Spencer
The Hearst and Davies Affair
(1985)
Marion Davies
Modern Girls
(1986)
Kelly
Fire with Fire
(1986)
Lisa Taylor
Zombie High
(1987)
Andrea
Slam Dance
(1987)
Yolanda Caldwell
Long Gone
(1987)
Dixie Lee Boxx
Hot to Trot
(1988)
Allison Rowe
Gotham
(1988)
Rachel Carlyle
Mr. North
(1988)
Sally Boffin
Heart of Dixie
(1989)
Delia June Curry
Third Degree Burn
(1989)
Anne Scholes
The Hot Spot
(1990)
Dolly Harshaw
Highlander II: The Quickening
(1991)
Louise Marcus
Ironclads
(1991)
Betty Stuart
Becoming Colette
(1991)
Polaire
Love Kills
(1991)
Rebecca Bishop
Victim of Love
(1991)
Carla Simmons
Candyman
(1992)
Helen Lyle
A Murderous Affair: The Carolyn Warmus Story
(1992)
Carolyn Warmus
Linda
(1993)
Linda Cowley
Blue Tiger
(1994)
Gina Hayes
Caroline at Midnight
(1994)
Susan Prince
Bitter Vengeance
(1994)
Annie Westford
The Prophecy
(1995)
Katherine Henley
Ghosts of Mississippi
(1996)
Dixie DeLaughter
Just Your Luck
(1996)
Kim
The Rainmaker
(1997)
Jackie Lemancyzk
Highlander 2: To Be or Not to Be a Sequel
(1997)
Self
The Apocalypse Watch
(1997)
Karin De Vries
Ambushed
(1998)
Lucy Monroe
The Haunting
(1999)
Jane
The Florentine
(1999)
Molly
Ballad of the Nightingale
(1999)
Mo Lewis
After Sex
(2000)
Traci
Children of Fortune
(2000)
Ingrid Bast
Crossfire Trail
(2001)
Anne Rodney
Lying in Wait
(2001)
Vera Miller
Just Ask My Children
(2001)
Brenda Kniffen
Almost Salinas
(2001)
Clare
Full Disclosure
(2001)
Brenda Hopkins
Captured on Film: The True Story of Marion Davies
(2001)
Self
American Gun
(2002)
Penny Tillman
Artworks
(2003)
Emma Becker
Tempted
(2003)
Emma Burke
Sideways
(2004)
Maya
Brave New Girl
(2004)
Wanda Lovell
Nobody Knows Anything!
(2004)
Prison Lawyer
Sweets to the Sweet: The 'Candyman' Mythos
(2004)
Stuart Little 3: Call of the Wild
(2005)
The Beast (voice)
Scooby-Doo! in Where's My Mummy?
(2005)
Cleopatra (voice)
A Prairie Home Companion
(2006)
Dangerous Woman
Firewall
(2006)
Beth Stanfield
The Number 23
(2007)
Agatha Sparrow / Fabrizia
Cutlass
(2007)
Robin
The Astronaut Farmer
(2007)
Mrs. Farmer
Being Michael Madsen
(2007)
Self
Ripple Effect
(2007)
Sherry
Diminished Capacity
(2008)
Charlotte
Wonder Woman
(2009)
Hippolyta (voice)
The Haunting in Connecticut
(2009)
Sara Campbell
I Know a Woman Like That
(2009)
Self
Father of Invention
(2010)
Lorraine
Red Riding Hood
(2011)
Suzette
The Magic of Belle Isle
(2012)
Mrs. O'Neil
Hornet's Nest
(2012)
Judy Hammer
The Last Keepers
(2013)
Abigail Carver
Crazy Kind of Love
(2013)
Augusta
Anna Nicole
(2013)
Virgie Arthur
The Hot Flashes
(2013)
Clementine Winks
All the Wilderness
(2014)
Abigail Charm
Jake Squared
(2014)
Beth
Walter
(2015)
Karen
Dead Rising: Watchtower
(2015)
Maggie
Grace Stirs Up Success
(2015)
Mrs. Thomas
Joy
(2015)
Terry
Lost Boy
(2015)
Laura Harris
Road to Capri
(2015)
Katherine
Burn Your Maps
(2016)
Victoria
Burning Bodhi
(2016)
Naomi
Better Watch Out
(2017)
Deandra Lerner
A Change of Heart
(2017)
Deena
Red Christmas: Making 'Better Watch Out'
(2017)
Self
Spare Room
(2018)
Nat
1985
(2018)
Eileen
It Was Always You, Helen
(2018)
Herself
Her Smell
(2019)
Ania Adamcyzk
That Click
(2020)
Self
Operation Christmas Drop
(2020)
Congresswoman Angie Bradford
Candyman
(2021)
Helen Lyle (voice)
Prey for the Devil
(2022)
Dr. Peters
American Badass: A Michael Madsen Retrospective
(2022)
Self
One Day as a Lion
(2023)
Valerie Brisky
Give Me An A
(2023)
Coach Judy
The Portrait
(2023)
Mags
Lola
(2024)
Mona
Production