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Michael Emerson
Actor · Producer · Crew· Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA
Michael Emerson, born in 1954, is an American actor whose career is marked by his chilling portrayal of fictional serial killer William Hinks in The Practice and his enigmatic turn as Benjamin Linus on Lost. His performances are characterized by a subtle intensity that shifts seamlessly between menace and vulnerability, making him a standout figure in contemporary television.
Known For
The roles that explain the career.
Filmography
23 credits across 3 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps | The Evil Wizard | Film |
| 2019 | Evil | Dr Leland Townsend | TV |
| 2018 | Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer | Executive Producer | Film |
| 2013 | Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 | Joker (voice) | Film |
| 2013 | In Bloom | Co-Producer | Film |
| 2012 | Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 | Joker (voice) | Film |
| 2011 | Person of Interest | Harold Finch | TV |
| 2008 | Ready? OK! | Charlie New | Film |
| 2006 | Jumping Off Bridges | Frank Nelson | Film |
| 2005 | 29th and Gay | Gorilla | Film |
| 2005 | The Legend of Zorro | Harrigan | Film |
| 2005 | Full Disclosure Report | Zep Hindle | Film |
| 2004 | Lost | Benjamin Linus | Film |
| 2004 | Straight-Jacket | Victor | Film |
| 2004 | Saw | Zep Hindle | Film |
| 2002 | Unfaithful | Josh | Film |
| 2002 | The Laramie Project | Reverend | Film |
| 2001 | Sounds from a Town I Love | Film | |
| 1999 | I'll Take You There | Tom | Film |
| 1998 | Playing by Heart | Bosco | Film |
| 1998 | The Impostors | Burtom's Assistant | Film |
| 1997 | The Journey | Michael | Film |
| 1990 | Orpheus Descending | Clown | Film |
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