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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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 28 2024
Poster of Glimpse
Glimpse
Michael Emerson was 67 in Glimpse as 'Reg'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 25 2011
Poster of Saw 3D
Saw 3D
Michael Emerson was 56 in Saw 3D as 'Zep Hindle (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 24 2010
Poster of Goldstar, Ohio
Goldstar, Ohio
Michael Emerson was 55 in Goldstar, Ohio as 'Steve Harper'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 2010
Poster of Ready? OK!
Ready? OK!
Michael Emerson was 53 in Ready? OK! as 'Charlie New'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 17 2008
Poster of Jumping Off Bridges
Jumping Off Bridges
Michael Emerson was 51 in Jumping Off Bridges as 'Frank Nelson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 10 2006
Poster of Full Disclosure Report
Full Disclosure Report
Michael Emerson was 51 in Full Disclosure Report as 'Zep Hindle'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 24 2005
Poster of 29th and Gay
29th and Gay
Michael Emerson was 50 in 29th and Gay as 'Gorilla'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 29 2005
Poster of Saw
Saw
Michael Emerson was 50 in Saw as 'Zep Hindle'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 2004
Poster of Straight-Jacket
Straight-Jacket
Michael Emerson was 49 in Straight-Jacket as 'Victor'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 01 2004
Poster of Unfaithful
Unfaithful
Michael Emerson was 47 in Unfaithful as 'Josh'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 10 2002
Poster of The Laramie Project
The Laramie Project
Michael Emerson was 47 in The Laramie Project as 'Reverend'.
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 03 1999
Poster of Playing by Heart
Playing by Heart
Michael Emerson was 44 in Playing by Heart as 'Bosco'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 30 1998
Poster of Grace & Glorie
Grace & Glorie
Michael Emerson was 44 in Grace & Glorie as 'Arnold Dudley'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 13 1998
Poster of The Impostors
The Impostors
Michael Emerson was 44 in The Impostors as 'Burtom's Assistant'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 02 1998
Poster of The Journey
The Journey
Michael Emerson was 42 in The Journey as 'Michael'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Orpheus Descending
Orpheus Descending
Michael Emerson was 35 in Orpheus Descending as 'Clown'.
Movie Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 10 2024
Poster of Elsbeth
Elsbeth
Michael Emerson was 69+ in Elsbeth as 'Judge Milton Crawford'.
TV Show Released: 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)'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 25 2020
Poster of Evil
Evil
Michael Emerson was 65+ in Evil as 'Dr Leland Townsend'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 06 2014
Poster of Arrow
Arrow
Michael Emerson was 58+ in Arrow as 'Cayden James'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 2011
Poster of Chronologically Lost
Chronologically Lost
Michael Emerson was 55+ in Chronologically Lost as 'Ben Linus/Henry Gale'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, May 29 2010
Poster of Parenthood
Parenthood
Michael Emerson was 55+ in Parenthood as 'Andy Fitzgerald'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 02 2009
Poster of Rachael Ray
Rachael Ray
Michael Emerson was 52+ in Rachael Ray as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 18 2006
Poster of The Inside
The Inside
Michael Emerson was 50+ in The Inside as 'Marty Manning'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 08 2005
Poster of Lost
Lost
Michael Emerson was 50+ in Lost as 'Benjamin Linus, Henry Gale, Ben'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 23 2004
Poster of Whoopi
Whoopi
Michael Emerson was 49+ in Whoopi as 'F. Thomas Erickson'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 23 2001
Poster of The District
The District
Michael Emerson was 46+ in The District as 'Man in Bar'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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)'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951