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Michael Emerson

Bio: Michael Emerson (born September 7, 1954) is an American actor best known for his role as Benjamin Linus on Lost as well as fictional serial killer William Hinks in The Practice.
Born: Tue, Sep 07 1954
Birthplace: Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA
Michael Emerson is 70 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Getting LOST
Getting LOST
Michael Emerson was
70 in Getting LOST
as 'Self'.
Sun, Sep 22 2024
Poster of Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps
Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps
Michael Emerson was
69 in Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps
as 'The Evil Wizard'.
Sun, Jul 28 2024
Poster of Glimpse
Glimpse
Michael Emerson was
67 in Glimpse
as 'Reg'.
Thu, May 05 2022
Poster of Batman: The Dark Knight Returns
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns
Michael Emerson was
59 in Batman: The Dark Knight Returns
as 'Joker (voice)'.
Tue, Oct 08 2013
Poster of Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2
Michael Emerson was
58 in Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2
as 'Joker (voice)'.
Thu, Jan 03 2013
Poster of Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1
Michael Emerson was
57 in Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1
as 'Joker (voice)'.
Tue, Aug 21 2012
Poster of Ben 10 - Generator Rex: Heroes United
Ben 10 - Generator Rex: Heroes United
Michael Emerson was
57 in Ben 10 - Generator Rex: Heroes United
as 'Alpha Nanite (voice)'.
Fri, Nov 25 2011
Poster of Saw 3D
Saw 3D
Michael Emerson was
56 in Saw 3D
as 'Zep Hindle (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Fri, Oct 22 2010
Poster of The New Man in Charge
The New Man in Charge
Michael Emerson was
55 in The New Man in Charge
as 'Benjamin Linus'.
Tue, Aug 24 2010
Poster of Goldstar, Ohio
Goldstar, Ohio
Michael Emerson was
55 in Goldstar, Ohio
as 'Steve Harper'.
Tue, Mar 23 2010
Poster of The Cast of 'Lost': Before They Were TV Stars
The Cast of 'Lost': Before They Were TV Stars
Michael Emerson was
55 in The Cast of 'Lost': Before They Were TV Stars
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jan 01 2010
Poster of Ready? OK!
Ready? OK!
Michael Emerson was
53 in Ready? OK!
as 'Charlie New'.
Thu, Apr 17 2008
Poster of Jumping Off Bridges
Jumping Off Bridges
Michael Emerson was
51 in Jumping Off Bridges
as 'Frank Nelson'.
Fri, Mar 10 2006
Poster of Full Disclosure Report
Full Disclosure Report
Michael Emerson was
51 in Full Disclosure Report
as 'Zep Hindle'.
Mon, Oct 31 2005
Poster of The Legend of Zorro
The Legend of Zorro
Michael Emerson was
51 in The Legend of Zorro
as 'Harrigan'.
Mon, Oct 24 2005
Poster of 29th and Gay
29th and Gay
Michael Emerson was
50 in 29th and Gay
as 'Gorilla'.
Fri, Apr 29 2005
Poster of Saw
Saw
Michael Emerson was
50 in Saw
as 'Zep Hindle'.
Fri, Oct 01 2004
Poster of Straight-Jacket
Straight-Jacket
Michael Emerson was
49 in Straight-Jacket
as 'Victor'.
Sun, Feb 01 2004
Poster of Unfaithful
Unfaithful
Michael Emerson was
47 in Unfaithful
as 'Josh'.
Fri, May 10 2002
Poster of The Laramie Project
The Laramie Project
Michael Emerson was
47 in The Laramie Project
as 'Reverend'.
Thu, Jan 10 2002
Poster of Sounds from a Town I Love
Sounds from a Town I Love
Michael Emerson was
47 in Sounds from a Town I Love
Sat, Oct 20 2001
Poster of For Love of the Game
For Love of the Game
Michael Emerson was
45 in For Love of the Game
as 'Gallery Doorman'.
Fri, Sep 17 1999
Poster of I'll Take You There
I'll Take You There
Michael Emerson was
44 in I'll Take You There
as 'Tom'.
Fri, Sep 03 1999
Poster of Playing by Heart
Playing by Heart
Michael Emerson was
44 in Playing by Heart
as 'Bosco'.
Wed, Dec 30 1998
Poster of Grace & Glorie
Grace & Glorie
Michael Emerson was
44 in Grace & Glorie
as 'Arnold Dudley'.
Sun, Dec 13 1998
Poster of The Impostors
The Impostors
Michael Emerson was
44 in The Impostors
as 'Burtom's Assistant'.
Fri, Oct 02 1998
Poster of The Journey
The Journey
Michael Emerson was
42 in The Journey
as 'Michael'.
Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Orpheus Descending
Orpheus Descending
Michael Emerson was
35 in Orpheus Descending
as 'Clown'.
Fri, Jun 01 1990

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Fallout
Fallout
Michael Emerson was
69+ in Fallout
as 'Wilzig'.
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 10 2024
Poster of Elsbeth
Elsbeth
Michael Emerson was
69+ in Elsbeth
as 'Judge Milton Crawford'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 29 2024
Poster of My Adventures with Superman
My Adventures with Superman
Michael Emerson was
68+ in My Adventures with Superman
as 'Brainiac (voice)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 07 2023
Poster of Dead Talk Live
Dead Talk Live
Michael Emerson was
65+ in Dead Talk Live
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 25 2020
Poster of Evil
Evil
Michael Emerson was
65+ in Evil
as 'Dr Leland Townsend'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 2019
Poster of The Name of the Rose
The Name of the Rose
Michael Emerson was
64+ in The Name of the Rose
as 'Abo of Fossanova - The Abbot'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 04 2019
Poster of The Mystery of Matter: Search for the Elements
The Mystery of Matter: Search for the Elements
Michael Emerson was
60+ in The Mystery of Matter: Search for the Elements
as 'Narrator'.
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 19 2015
Poster of Mozart in the Jungle
Mozart in the Jungle
Michael Emerson was
59+ in Mozart in the Jungle
as 'Morton Norton'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 06 2014
Poster of Arrow
Arrow
Michael Emerson was
58+ in Arrow
as 'Cayden James'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 10 2012
Poster of Person of Interest
Person of Interest
Michael Emerson was
57+ in Person of Interest
as 'Harold Finch'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 2011
Poster of Parenthood
Parenthood
Michael Emerson was
55+ in Parenthood
as 'Andy Fitzgerald'.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 02 2010
Poster of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
Michael Emerson was
54+ in Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 02 2009
Poster of Rachael Ray
Rachael Ray
Michael Emerson was
52+ in Rachael Ray
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 18 2006
Poster of The Inside
The Inside
Michael Emerson was
50+ in The Inside
as 'Marty Manning'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jun 08 2005
Poster of Lost
Lost
Michael Emerson was
50+ in Lost
as 'Benjamin Linus, Henry Gale, Ben'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 2004
Poster of Best Week Ever
Best Week Ever
Michael Emerson was
49+ in Best Week Ever
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 23 2004
Poster of Whoopi
Whoopi
Michael Emerson was
49+ in Whoopi
as 'F. Thomas Erickson'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 09 2003
Poster of Without a Trace
Without a Trace
Michael Emerson was
48+ in Without a Trace
as 'Stuart Wesmar'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 2002
Poster of Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Michael Emerson was
47+ in Law & Order: Criminal Intent
as 'Gerry Rankin'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 2001
Poster of The Education of Max Bickford
The Education of Max Bickford
Michael Emerson was
47+ in The Education of Max Bickford
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 23 2001
Poster of The District
The District
Michael Emerson was
46+ in The District
as 'Man in Bar'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 07 2000
Poster of Stark Raving Mad
Stark Raving Mad
Michael Emerson was
45+ in Stark Raving Mad
as 'Mr. Putnam'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 23 1999
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Michael Emerson was
45+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as 'Allan Shaye'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of The Practice
The Practice
Michael Emerson was
42+ in The Practice
as 'William Hinks, William Hinks (voice)'.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 04 1997
Poster of The X-Files
The X-Files
Michael Emerson was
39+ in The X-Files
as 'Oliver Martin'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 10 1993
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Michael Emerson was
0+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame
as 'Arnold Dudley'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951