American actor
Born: September 7, 1954
Michael Emerson is an American actor best known for his captivating performances in television and film. Born on September 7, 1954, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, he grew up in a small town before pursuing theater at Drake University and later honing his craft at the University of Alabama. Emerson’s breakout role came in 2001 when he portrayed serial killer William Hinks on the legal drama The Practice, a performance that earned him an Emmy Award.
However, he gained widespread recognition for his role as Benjamin Linus, the enigmatic leader of the Others, in the hit TV series Lost (2006-2010). His portrayal of Linus won him another Emmy and cemented his status as one of television’s most compelling villains. Emerson later starred as Harold Finch, a reclusive tech genius, in the sci-fi crime drama Person of Interest (2011-2016), further expanding his fanbase.
Known for his nuanced performances and distinctive voice, Emerson has also appeared in films such as Saw and The Legend of Zorro. In addition to his acting success, he is married to actress Carrie Preston. Together, they have become a beloved couple in the entertainment industry.
Michael Emerson’s 5 most popular quotes
- I’m terrible with tech. But I’m good with jargon. I can sound like I know what I’m doing.
- I have had some good fortune in the world of television. I have had it late in life after many youthful struggles and a change of careers.
- Yeah, it’s funny, working on a show with as large a cast as we have here, your work gets sort of compartmentalized. There’s still about half the cast that I’ve never had a scene with but I have missed working with Terry.
- I’ve played villains on stage – you know, the Iagos and so on – but I think of myself as a funny person. I mostly did comedies before I did TV work.
- I’ve been blessed by doing classic plays on Broadway, which was one of my great dreams forever.
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