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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2005
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2004
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2003
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2002
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2017
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2016
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2014
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2014
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2013
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2013
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2013
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2013
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2012
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2012
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2012
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2012
Hell on Wheels
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2011
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2011
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2010
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Lorraine
2010
The Haunting in Connecticut
Sara Campbell
2009
Wonder Woman
Hippolyta (voice)
2009
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Charlotte
2008
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Robin
2007
Being Michael Madsen
Self
2007
The Number 23
Agatha Sparrow / Fabrizia
2007
The Astronaut Farmer
Mrs. Farmer
2007
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2006
The Megan Mullally Show
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
2006
A Prairie Home Companion
Dangerous Woman
2006
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2006
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2005
Sideways
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2004
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2004
Justice League Unlimited
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2004
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2004
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2003
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2003
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2003
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2002
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2002
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2002
Justice League
Dr. Sarah Corwin (voice) · (1 episode)
2001
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Dr. Sarah Corwin / Black-Haired Girl (voice) · (1 episode)
2001
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Brenda Kniffen
2001
Full Disclosure
Brenda Hopkins
2001
Almost Salinas
Clare
2001
Lying in Wait
Vera Miller
2001
Crossfire Trail
Anne Rodney
2001
After Sex
Traci
2000
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Beth Anne Rollins · (1 episode)
1999
The Haunting
Jane
1999
The Florentine
Molly
1999
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
1999
Ambushed
Lucy Monroe
1998
Dawson's Creek
(1 episode)
1998
The Rainmaker
Jackie Lemancyzk
1997
The View
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1997
The Practice
Marsha Ellison · (3 episodes)
1997
The Apocalypse Watch
Karin De Vries
1997
Ghosts of Mississippi
Dixie DeLaughter
1996
The Prophecy
Katherine Henley
1995
Star Trek: Voyager
Kellin · (1 episode)
1995
Earth 2
Alonzo Solace's Dance Partner · (1 episode)
1994
Bitter Vengeance
Annie Westford
1994
Blue Tiger
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1994
Caroline at Midnight
Susan Prince
1994
Frasier
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1993
Candyman
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1992
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1991
Becoming Colette
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1991
Victim of Love
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1991
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1991
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1991
The Hot Spot
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1990
Heart of Dixie
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1989
Third Degree Burn
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1989
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1988
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1988
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1988
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1987
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1987
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1986
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1986
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1985
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1985
Moonlighting
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1985
The Hearst and Davies Affair
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1985
Dune
Princess Irulan
1984
A Matter of Principle
Lou Ellen Purdy
1984
Electric Dreams
Madeline Robistat
1984
The Hitchhiker
Christina · (1 episode)
1983
Class
Lisa
1983
The Oscars
Self · (1 episode)
1953