One of the hottest stars of the mid-1980s, Virginia Madsen is one of Hollywood's most talented actresses. Voted as one of the most beautiful actresses in 1986, Virginia has had several excellent performances in her career thus far. Audiences first caught a glimpse of her as Princess Irulan in the 1984 science fiction epic Dune. She followed that up with Electric Dreams; however, it was in 1986 that Virginia captured the hearts of the audience with an intense portrayal of a Catholic school girl who fell in love with a boy from a prison camp in Duncan Gibbins' Fire with Fire. Virginia played the role of Lisa and her co-star was Craig Sheffer, who played Lisa's love interest, Joe Fisk. Kari Wuhrer also made an appearance as Virginia's best friend, Gloria. Fire with Fire was a low budget production, starring a bunch of fresh faces who were till then unknown to Hollywood. However, the movie was a success and elevated its three young stars overnight. Virginia has never looked back since.

With 35 releases since Fire with Fire thus far, Virginia is a busy actress and has played a variety of roles which further enhance her reputation as a fantastic actress who can adapt to any kind of role. Virginia belongs to an acting family -- with her brother Michael Madsen, also an actor, and her mother, Elaine Madsen, an Emmy-winning writer and producer. She is still one of the Hollywood's most beautiful and captivating actresses today.



Has child with Antonio Sabato Jr. named Jack (b. 6 August 1994). Sister, Cheryl Madsen, was an actress. Was once engaged to actor Bill Campbell. They went to Hollywood together to pursue acting careers and lived in Pacific Palisades. Graduated from New Trier High School in Winnetka, Illinois, with her best friend, actress Rusty Schwimmer. Other New Trier graduates include Ralph Bellamy, Charlton Heston, Rock Hudson, Hugh O'Brien, Ann-Margret, Bruce Dern, Penelope Milford, Liz Phair. Attended the Ted Liss Acting Studio in Chicago and Harand Camp Adult Theater Seminar in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. Her father's parents (Soren and Anna Marie Madsen) came to America from Denmark in the early 1900s. Virginia Madsen is half-Danish. Her father is Danish-American; her mother is Irish-American and Aboriginal American. Sister-in-law of DeAnna Madsen Is allergic to bees. Claims that she was hypnotized for some of the scenes in Candyman (1992). Alumnus of New Trier High School East, Winnetka, Illinois. Attended the Malibu Celebration of Film Gala Honoring Robert Altman. [October 7, 2006]