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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| # | Name | Character | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lola (2024) | Mona | - | - |
| 2 | One Day as a Lion (2023) | Valerie Brisky | - | - |
| 3 | The Portrait (2023) | Mags | 5.5 | |
| 4 | Prey for the Devil (2022) | Dr. Peters | 5.9 | |
| 5 | Candyman (2021) | Helen Lyle (voice) | 5.9 | |
| 6 | Operation Christmas Drop (2020) | Congresswoman Angie Bradford | 5.2 | |
| 7 | Her Smell (2019) | Ania Adamcyzk | 6.2 | |
| 8 | Spare Room (2018) | Nat | - | - |
| 9 | 1985 (2018) | Eileen | 8 | |
| 10 | Better Watch Out (2017) | Deandra Lerner | 7.1 | |
| 11 | Burn Your Maps (2016) | Victoria | 2 | |
| 12 | Burning Bodhi (2016) | Naomi | - | - |
| 13 | An American Girl: Grace Stirs Up Success (2015) | Mrs. Thomas | - | - |
| 14 | Dead Rising: Watchtower (2015) | Maggie | 4.2 | |
| 15 | Lost Boy (2015) | Laura Harris | - | - |
| 16 | Walter (2015) | Karen | 5.7 | |
| 17 | Joy (2015) Oscars 2016 | Terry | 6.6 | |
| 18 | All the Wilderness (2014) | Abigail Charm | 6 | |
| 19 | The Last Keepers (2013) | Abigail Carver | - | - |
| 20 | Anna Nicole (2013) | Virgie Arthur | - | - |
| 21 | The Hot Flashes (2013) | Clementine Winks | 7 | |
| 22 | The Magic of Belle Isle (2012) | Charlotte O'Neil | 6 | |
| 23 | Red Riding Hood (2011) | Suzette | 6 | |
| 24 | Father of Invention (2010) | Lorraine | 6.5 | |
| 25 | Amelia (2009) | Dorothy Binney (uncredited) | 5 | |
| 26 | Wonder Woman (2009) | Hippolyta (voice) | 7.5 | |
| 27 | The Haunting in Connecticut (2009) | Sara Campbell | 6.2 | |
| 28 | The Number 23 (2007) | Agatha Sparrow / Fabrizia | 6.4 | |
| 29 | Being Michael Madsen (2007) | Self | - | - |
| 30 | The Astronaut Farmer (2007) | Mrs. Farmer | 6.3 | |
| 31 | Cutlass (2007) | Robin | - | - |
| 32 | Ripple Effect (2007) | Sherry | 5 | |
| 33 | Firewall (2006) | Beth Stanfield | 6.4 | |
| 34 | A Prairie Home Companion (2006) | Dangerous Woman | 6.7 | |
| 35 | Scooby-Doo! in Where's My Mummy? (2005) | Cleopatra (voice) | 6.7 | |
| 36 | Stuart Little 3: Call of the Wild (2005) | The Beast (voice) | 6.3 | |
| 37 | Sideways (2004) Oscars 2005 | Maya | 6.5 | |
| 38 | Brave New Girl (2004) | Wanda Lovell | - | - |
| 39 | Nobody Knows Anything! (2004) | Prison Lawyer | - | - |
| 40 | Tempted (2003) | Emma Burke | - | - |
| 41 | Just Ask My Children (2001) | Brenda Kniffen | - | - |
| 42 | Crossfire Trail (2001) | Anne Rodney | - | - |
| 43 | Full Disclosure (2001) | Brenda Hopkins | - | - |
| 44 | After Sex (2000) | Traci | - | - |
| 45 | The Haunting (1999) | Jane | 6.2 | |
| 46 | Ambushed (1998) | Lucy Monroe | - | - |
| 47 | The Rainmaker (1997) | Jackie Lemancyzk | 7.2 | |
| 48 | Just Your Luck (1996) | Kim | 8 | |
| 49 | Ghosts of Mississippi (1996) | Dixie DeLaughter | 7.5 | |
| 50 | The Prophecy (1995) | Katherine Henley | 6.3 | |
| 51 | Bitter Vengeance (1994) | Annie Westford | - | - |
| 52 | Caroline at Midnight (1994) | Susan Prince | - | - |
| 53 | Candyman (1992) | Helen Lyle | 7 | |
| 54 | A Murderous Affair: The Carolyn Warmus Story (1992) | Carolyn Warmus | - | - |
| 55 | Love Kills (1991) | Rebecca Bishop | - | - |
| 56 | Victim of Love (1991) | Carla Simmons | - | - |
| 57 | Highlander II: The Quickening (1991) | Louise Marcus | 5.8 | |
| 58 | The Hot Spot (1990) | Dolly Harshaw | 6 | |
| 59 | Hot to Trot (1988) | Allison Rowe | 10 | |
| 60 | Mr. North (1988) | Sally Boffin | - | - |
| 61 | Gotham (1988) | Rachel Carlyle | - | - |
| 62 | Slam Dance (1987) | Yolanda Caldwell | 4 | |
| 63 | Zombie High (1987) | Andrea | 3 | |
| 64 | Modern Girls (1986) | Kelly | - | - |
| 65 | Electric Dreams (1984) | Madeline Robistat | - | - |
| 66 | Dune (1984) | Princess Irulan | 7 | |
| 67 | Class (1983) | Lisa | 6 |
