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
Candyman
(1992)
Helen Lyle
Prey for the Devil
(2022)
Dr. Peters
Candyman
(2021)
Helen Lyle (voice)
Better Watch Out
(2017)
Deandra Lerner
Joy
(2015)
Terry
Red Riding Hood
(2011)
Suzette
The Hot Spot
(1990)
Dolly Harshaw
Firewall
(2006)
Beth Stanfield
Stuart Little 3: Call of the Wild
(2005)
The Beast (voice)
The Haunting
(1999)
Jane
Scooby-Doo! in Where's My Mummy?
(2005)
Cleopatra (voice)
Highlander II: The Quickening
(1991)
Louise Marcus
The Number 23
(2007)
Agatha Sparrow / Fabrizia
The Rainmaker
(1997)
Jackie Lemancyzk
The Prophecy
(1995)
Katherine Henley
Full Filmography
Acting
Class
(1983)
Lisa
A Matter of Principle
(1984)
Lou Ellen Purdy
Dune
(1984)
Princess Irulan
Electric Dreams
(1984)
Madeline
Creator
(1985)
Barbara Spencer
The Hearst and Davies Affair
(1985)
Marion Davies
Modern Girls
(1986)
Kelly
Fire with Fire
(1986)
Lisa Taylor
Slam Dance
(1987)
Yolanda Caldwell
Zombie High
(1987)
Andrea
Long Gone
(1987)
Dixie Lee Boxx
Hot to Trot
(1988)
Allison Rowe
Gotham
(1988)
Rachel Carlyle
Mr. North
(1988)
Sally Boffin
Third Degree Burn
(1989)
Anne Scholes
Heart of Dixie
(1989)
Delia June Curry
The Hot Spot
(1990)
Dolly Harshaw
Victim of Love
(1991)
Carla Simmons
Highlander II: The Quickening
(1991)
Louise Marcus
Becoming Colette
(1991)
Polaire
Ironclads
(1991)
Betty Stuart
Love Kills
(1991)
Rebecca Bishop
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
The Apocalypse Watch
(1997)
Karin De Vries
Highlander 2: To Be or Not to Be a Sequel
(1997)
Self
Ambushed
(1998)
Lucy Monroe
The Florentine
(1999)
Molly
The Haunting
(1999)
Jane
Ballad of the Nightingale
(1999)
Mo Lewis
After Sex
(2000)
Traci
Children of Fortune
(2000)
Ingrid Bast
Almost Salinas
(2001)
Clare
Lying in Wait
(2001)
Vera Miller
Crossfire Trail
(2001)
Anne Rodney
Captured on Film: The True Story of Marion Davies
(2001)
Self
Full Disclosure
(2001)
Brenda Hopkins
Just Ask My Children
(2001)
Brenda Kniffen
American Gun
(2002)
Penny Tillman
Tempted
(2003)
Emma Burke
Artworks
(2003)
Emma Becker
Brave New Girl
(2004)
Wanda Lovell
Sweets to the Sweet: The 'Candyman' Mythos
(2004)
Nobody Knows Anything!
(2004)
Prison Lawyer
Sideways
(2004)
Maya
Stuart Little 3: Call of the Wild
(2005)
The Beast (voice)
Scooby-Doo! in Where's My Mummy?
(2005)
Cleopatra (voice)
Firewall
(2006)
Beth Stanfield
A Prairie Home Companion
(2006)
Dangerous Woman
Ripple Effect
(2007)
Sherry
The Astronaut Farmer
(2007)
Mrs. Farmer
The Number 23
(2007)
Agatha Sparrow / Fabrizia
Cutlass
(2007)
Robin
Being Michael Madsen
(2007)
Self
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
Hornet's Nest
(2012)
Judy Hammer
The Magic of Belle Isle
(2012)
Mrs. O'Neil
Crazy Kind of Love
(2013)
Augusta
Anna Nicole
(2013)
Virgie Arthur
The Hot Flashes
(2013)
Clementine Winks
The Last Keepers
(2013)
Abigail Carver
Jake Squared
(2014)
Beth
All the Wilderness
(2014)
Abigail Charm
Walter
(2015)
Karen
Dead Rising: Watchtower
(2015)
Maggie
An American Girl: Grace Stirs Up Success
(2015)
Mrs. Thomas
Lost Boy
(2015)
Laura Harris
Road to Capri
(2015)
Katherine
Joy
(2015)
Terry
Burning Bodhi
(2016)
Naomi
Burn Your Maps
(2016)
Victoria
Red Christmas: Making 'Better Watch Out'
(2017)
Self
Better Watch Out
(2017)
Deandra Lerner
A Change of Heart
(2017)
Deena
Spare Room
(2018)
Nat
1985
(2018)
Eileen
It Was Always You, Helen
(2018)
Herself
Her Smell
(2019)
Ania Adamcyzk
Operation Christmas Drop
(2020)
Congresswoman Angie Bradford
That Click
(2020)
Self
Dune (1984): The Alternative Edition Redux 4K Remaster
(2021)
Princess Irulan
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