Michael Emerson
Actor
Birth Name: Michael Emerson Kyme
Birth Date: September 7, 1954
Age: 69 years old
Birth Place: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Spouses: Carrie Preston
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.
Credits
EvilStream
Actor
Leland Townsend
Series
2019
Evil: Extras
Actor
Show
2019
Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer
Executive Producer
Movie
2018
Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer
Executive Producer
Movie
2018
Elliot - Minirenen - sv.tal
Executive Producer
Movie
2018
Expedition UnknownStream
Guest
Reality
2015
The Mystery of Matter: Search for the Elements
Host
Show
2014
Person of Interest: Extras
Actor
Show
2014
Mozart in the JungleStream
Guest Star
Series
2014
The Arsenio Hall Show
Guest
Show
2013
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns
Voice
Joker
Movie
2013
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2
Voice
Joker
Movie
2013
Arrowverse
Guest Star
Cayden James
Franchise
2012
Larry King NowStream
Guest
Talk
2012
All About Cars
Writer
Show
2011
Person of InterestStream
Actor
Harold Finch
Series
2011
The Marilyn Denis Show
Guest
Show
2011
The Talk
Guest
Talk
2010
God in America
Actor
Show
2010
ParenthoodStream
Guest Star
Series
2010
Late Night With Jimmy Fallon
Guest
Talk
2009
The Bonnie Hunt Show
Guest
Talk
2008
Ready? Ok!
Actor
Charlie New
Movie
2008
Rachael Ray ShowStream
Guest
Talk
2006
Jumping off Bridges
Actor
Movie
2006
The Inside
Guest Star
Show
2005
The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson
Guest
Talk
2005
The Legend of Zorro
Actor
Harrigan
Movie
2005
LostStream
Actor
Ben Linus
Series
2004
LostStream
Guest Star
Henry Gale
Series
2004
Tavis Smiley
Guest
Talk
2004
SawStream
Actor
Zep Hindle
Movie
2004
Straight-Jacket
Actor
Victor
Movie
2004
Whoopi
Guest Star
Series
2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Stream
Guest
Talk
2003
Last Call With Carson Daly
Guest
Talk
2002
The Laramie Project
Actor
Reverend
Movie
2002
Law & Order: Criminal IntentStream
Guest Star
Series
2001
The Education of Max Bickford
Guest Star
Show
2001
Law & Order: Special Victims UnitStream
Guest Star
Allan Shaye
Series
1999
Grace & Glorie
Actor
Arnold Dudley
Movie
1998
Playing by HeartStream
Actor
Bosco
Movie
1998
The View
Guest
Talk
1997
The PracticeStream
Guest Star
Series
1997
The Journey
Actor
Michael
Movie
1997
Hard Hat Harry
Writer
Show
1995
The X-FilesStream
Guest Star
Oliver Martin
Series
1993
Late Show With David Letterman
Guest
Talk
1993
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News aboutMichael Emerson
‘Evil’ Final Season Sets Premiere Date — Trailer Reveals Antichrist & More Threats (VIDEO)
What Is Prime Video’s ‘Fallout’? Everything We Know About the Video Game-Inspired Series
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‘Fallout’ Trailer Welcomes You to the Apocalypse — How Series Will Honor Video Game (VIDEO)
‘Evil’ Ending With Season 4 — With a Twist! Plus, Watch Chilling Teaser (VIDEO)
‘Lost’: Josh Holloway, Daniel Dae Kim & More Reunite for 20th Anniversary Documentary (VIDEO)
‘Fallout’ TV Series From ‘Westworld’ Creators Finally Has Release Date
Q&A
‘Evil’: Michael Emerson on When Leland Was His ‘Most Terrible’ in Season 3 & Singing With Tim Matheson
‘Evil’: Why We’ll Be Keeping a Close Eye on Each Character in Season 4
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‘Evil’: Kristen Learns Leland’s Plan for Lexis (RECAP)
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‘Evil’: What Is Sheryl Doing With Andy? (RECAP)
‘Evil’ Renewed for Season 4 at Paramount+
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‘Evil’ Team on Breaking Ben’s Brain, Sister Andrea vs. Leland & More
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‘Evil’ Bosses & Stars on Kristen & David’s ‘Love’ and Leland’s ‘Defeat’ in Season 3 Premiere
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‘Evil’ Stars on Fallout From Kristen & David’s Kiss, Sheryl’s Power, and More in Season 3
‘Evil’ Season 3 Trailer: Sexy Kristen & David, Demons, and Blood (VIDEO)
‘Evil’ Season 3 Premiere Date Set — Watch the Chilling Teaser (VIDEO)
8 Questions We Need Answered in ‘Evil’ Season 3
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‘Evil’ Season 2 Finale: What’s Up With Boggs & More Burning Questions Answered
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Did ‘Evil’ Just Reveal What’s Been Going on With Kristen in Season 2? (RECAP)
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‘Evil’ Keeps Us Asking What’s Up With Sheryl in Season 2 (RECAP)
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‘Evil’ Bosses on Sister Andrea & Leland, David’s Struggles, and More
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‘Evil’ Bosses Break Down the Season 2 Premiere: Kristen Is ‘a Mystery to Herself’
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Where ‘Evil’ Left Off & What’s Next When Season 2 Premieres on Paramount+
Q&A
Mike Colter on ‘Evil’s Move to Paramount+: ‘We Were a Streaming Show Posing as a Network Show’
Review
Roush Review: ‘Evil’ Is Still Wickedly Enjoyable
‘Evil’ Season 2 Promo: A Possession, Vampire Teeth, and an ‘Adorable’ Threat? (VIDEO)
‘Evil’ Gets Long-Awaited Season 2 Premiere Date — Watch the Terrifying First Teaser (VIDEO)
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‘Evil’ Just Showed a Whole New Side to Leland Townsend
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‘Evil’: Leland Townsend’s Latest Move Could Mean Serious Trouble for Kristen (RECAP)
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‘Evil’ Cast on the Investigations Into the Supernatural & the Sinister
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Roush Review: ‘The Unicorn,’ ‘Perfect Harmony,’ ‘Carol’s Second Act,’ ‘Sunnyside’ and ‘Evil’
Comic-Con
Comic-Con 2019 Day 1: Portraits of ‘Fear the Walking Dead,’ ‘Superstore’ & More Stars in Our Studio (PHOTOS)
15 Fan Favorite Stars to Look Out for on TV This Fall (PHOTOS)
Michael Emerson Joins ‘Arrow’ Season 6
Ask Matt: Game Show Mania, ‘Royal Pains’, ‘Person of Interest’ and More
‘Person of Interest’s Final Season: ‘Every Episode Feels Like a Finale’
‘Person of Interest’ Cast on Another Rise of the Machine in Season 5 (VIDEO)
