Michael Madsen, the actor best known for his reserved but imposing roles in Quentin Tarantino films, died Thursday at age 67. Madsen died from cardiac arrest at his home in Malibu, Calif., according to KNBC. He was found unresponsive in the home Thursday morning.

Madsen, who appeared in some of Tarantino's biggest films, including "Reservoir Dogs," "Kill Bill: Vol. 2" and "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood," was known for playing a tough guy on screen and enjoyed success in the movie business for over four decades,

Michael Madsen, a tough guy character actor and frequent Quentin Tarantino collaborator, has died at the age of 67.