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      Michael Emerson

      Michael Emerson

      Highest Rated: 92% The Laramie Project (2002)

      Lowest Rated: 28% The Legend of Zorro (2005)

      Birthday: Sep 7, 1954

      Birthplace: Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA

      Despite having been drawn to comedy at the start of his career, actor Michael Emerson emerged in decidedly creepier roles that later earned him great notoriety. In the beginning, he cut his teeth on the stage, while struggling to earn a living with odd jobs. He gained momentum once he began performing Shakespeare, which propelled him to New York City and several acclaimed Off-Broadway productions, particularly "The Misanthrope" (1998) and "The Iceman Cometh" (1999). But it was his Emmy Award-winning performance as a suspected serial killer on "The Practice" (NBC, 1997-2004) that propelled his career, leading to him being cast as the manipulative leader of the mysterious Others on "Lost" (ABC, 2004-2010); a role that turned Emerson into a household name practically overnight.

      Highest rated movies

      92% The Laramie Project
      60% Playing by Heart
      50% Saw
      45% Straight-Jacket
      28% The Legend of Zorro

      Photos

      Michael Emerson Michael Emerson, Carrie Preston in attendance for PERSON OF INTEREST Preview Screening and QA, 92nd Street Y Tribeca, New York, NY September 24, 2012. Photo By: Lee/Everett Collection Kevin Chapman, Taraji P. Henson, Michael Emerson, Jim Caviezel in attendance for PERSON OF INTEREST Preview Screening and QA, 92nd Street Y Tribeca, New York, NY September 24, 2012. Photo By: Lee/Everett Collection Kevin Chapman, Taraji P. Henson, Michael Emerson, Jim Caviezel in attendance for PERSON OF INTEREST Preview Screening and QA, 92nd Street Y Tribeca, New York, NY September 24, 2012. Photo By: Lee/Everett Collection Jim Caviezel, Michael Emerson in attendance for PERSON OF INTEREST Preview Screening and QA, 92nd Street Y Tribeca, New York, NY September 24, 2012. Photo By: Lee/Everett Collection Michael Emerson, Carrie Preston at arrivals for 2016 Creative Arts Emmy Awards - SAT, Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles, CA September 10, 2016. Photo By: Priscilla Grant/Everett Collection Michael Emerson at arrivals for FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS Premiere, AMC Loews Lincoln Square 13, New York, NY August 9, 2016. Photo By: Steven Ferdman Michael Emerson at arrivals for Audi Celebrates the 68th Emmy Awards, Catch LA in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA September 15, 2016. Photo By: Priscilla Grant/Everett Collection Michael Emerson at arrivals for DUCK DYNASTY The Musical Opening Night, Masquerade Stage at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, New York, NY April 15, 2015. Photo By: James Atoa/Everett Collection Michael Emerson at arrivals for Audi Celebrates the 68th Emmy Awards, Catch LA in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA September 15, 2016. Photo By: Priscilla Grant/Everett Collection Michael Emerson, Carrie Preston in attendance for PERSON OF INTEREST Preview Screening and QA, 92nd Street Y Tribeca, New York, NY September 24, 2012. Photo By: Lee/Everett Collection Michael Emerson at arrivals for HAPPYish SHOWTIME Series Premiere, Landmark Sunshine Cinema, New York, NY April 20, 2015. Photo By: Jason Smith/Everett Collection Person of Interest, Michael Emerson, 'Blue Code', Season 1, Ep. #15, 02/16/2012, ©CBS Person of Interest, Michael Emerson, 'Blue Code', Season 1, Ep. #15, 02/16/2012, ©CBS The Good Wife, Carrie Preston (L), Michael Emerson (R), 09/22/2009, ©CBS Person of Interest, Amy Acker (L), Michael Emerson (R), 'Wingman', Season 4, Ep. #3, 10/07/2014, ©KSITE Person of Interest, Michael Emerson (L), Amy Acker (R), 'The Cold War', Season 4, Ep. #10, 12/16/2014, ©KSITE Person of Interest, Amy Acker (L), Michael Emerson (R), 'Wingman', Season 4, Ep. #3, 10/07/2014, ©KSITE Person of Interest, Michael Emerson, 09/22/2011, ©CBS Person of Interest, Michael Emerson (L), Jim Caviezel (R), 'Death Benefit', Season 3, Ep. #20, 04/15/2014, ©KSITE

      Filmography

      Movies

      Credit
      No Score Yet No Score Yet Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps The Evil Wizard (Character) - 2023
      No Score Yet No Score Yet Glimpse Unknown (Character) - 2022
      29% 26% Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer Executive Producer - 2018
      No Score Yet No Score Yet Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer Executive Producer - 2018
      No Score Yet 96% Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Joker (Voice) - 2013
      No Score Yet 94% Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 Joker (Voice) - 2013
      No Score Yet 61% Ready? Ok! Charlie New (Character) - 2008
      No Score Yet No Score Yet Jumping off Bridges Unknown (Character) - 2006
      28% 48% The Legend of Zorro Harrigan (Character) $45.4M 2005
      45% 45% Straight-Jacket Victor (Character) $45.5K 2004
      50% 84% Saw Zep Hindle (Character) $650.1K 2004
      92% 80% The Laramie Project Reverend (Character) - 2002
      60% 79% Playing by Heart Bosco (Character) $4.0M 1998
      No Score Yet No Score Yet Grace & Glorie Arnold Dudley (Character) - 1998
      No Score Yet No Score Yet The Journey Michael (Character) - 1997

      TV

      Credit
      96% 85% Evil Leland Townsend (Character) 2019-2022 2024
      92% 78% Person of Interest Harold Finch (Character) 2011-2016 2024
      No Score Yet No Score Yet Expedition Unknown Guest 2020
      No Score Yet No Score Yet Rachael Ray Guest 2015 2019
      No Score Yet No Score Yet Last Call With Carson Daly Guest 2019
      95% 90% Mozart in the Jungle Unknown (Guest Star) 2018
      86% 63% Arrow Cayden James (Guest Star) 2017-2018
      No Score Yet No Score Yet Larry King Now Guest 2015
      No Score Yet No Score Yet The Talk Guest 2011
      No Score Yet No Score Yet Late Night With Jimmy Fallon Guest 2009 2011
      88% 95% Parenthood Unknown (Guest Star) 2011
      No Score Yet No Score Yet God in America Unknown (Character) 2010
      86% 90% Lost Ben Linus (Character),
      Henry Gale (Guest Star)
      2005-2010
      No Score Yet 36% Jimmy Kimmel Live! Guest 2010
      No Score Yet No Score Yet The Bonnie Hunt Show Guest 2009-2010
      No Score Yet No Score Yet The Inside Unknown (Guest Star) 2005
      78% 81% Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Allan Shaye (Guest Star) 2004
      26% No Score Yet Whoopi Unknown (Guest Star) 2003
      74% 85% The X-Files Oliver Martin (Guest Star) 2002
      No Score Yet 71% Law & Order: Criminal Intent Unknown (Guest Star) 2002
      79% No Score Yet The Education of Max Bickford Unknown (Guest Star) 2001
      No Score Yet No Score Yet The Practice Unknown (Guest Star) 2000-2001