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Michael Emerson(I)

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Michael Emerson
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Michael Emerson was born on 7 September 1954 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA. He is an actor, known for Saw (2004), Lost (2004) and Person of Interest (2011). He has been married to Carrie Preston since 5 September 1998.
BornSeptember 7, 1954
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BornSeptember 7, 1954
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    • Won 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 7 wins & 37 nominations total

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    Known for

    Saw (2004)
    Saw
    7.6
    • Zep Hindle
    • 2004
    Lost (2004)
    Lost
    8.3
    TV Series
    • Ben Linus
    • Henry Gale
    Jim Caviezel and Michael Emerson in Person of Interest (2011)
    Person of Interest
    8.5
    TV Series
    • Harold Finch
    • Harold Wren
    • Emile Bertrand
    • Harold Martin
    • Harold Osprey
    • Harold Whistler
    • Mr. Barnett
    • Mr. Kingfisher
    • Ralph O'Brien
    Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 (2013)
    Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2
    8.3
    Video
    • Joker(voice)
    • 2013

    Credits

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    Actor

    • Aasif Mandvi, Katja Herbers, and Mike Colter in Evil (2019)
      Evil
      7.8
      TV Series
      • Leland Townsend
      • 2019–2024
    • Sean Astin, Christopher Lloyd, Tami Stronach, and Shohreh Aghdashloo in Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps (2024)
      Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps
      5.7
      • Evil Wizard
      • 2024
    • My Adventures with Superman (2023)
      My Adventures with Superman
      7.7
      TV Series
      • Brainiac (voice)
      • 2023–2024
    • Walton Goggins, Aaron Moten, and Ella Purnell in Fallout (2024)
      Fallout
      8.4
      TV Series
      • Wilzig
      • 2024
    • David Alan Basche, Alysia Reiner, Raúl Esparza, Van Hughes, Ashley Nicole Black, and Krysta Rodriguez in Glimpse (2022)
      Glimpse
      4.7
      • Reg Kelson
      • 2022
    • Crucible (2020)
      Crucible
      4.8
      Video Game
      • Brother (voice)
      • 2020
    • The Name of the Rose (2019)
      The Name of the Rose
      6.9
      TV Series
      • Abate Abbassano da Fossanova
      • 2019
    • Gael García Bernal and Lola Kirke in Mozart in the Jungle (2014)
      Mozart in the Jungle
      8.1
      TV Series
      • Morton Norton
      • 2018
    • Stephen Amell in Arrow (2012)
      Arrow
      7.5
      TV Series
      • Cayden James
      • 2017–2018
    • Niecy Nash, Carrie Preston, Judy Reyes, Jenn Lyon, and Karrueche Tran in Claws (2017)
      Claws
      7.5
      TV Series
      • Ted
      • 2017
    • Jim Caviezel and Michael Emerson in Person of Interest (2011)
      Person of Interest
      8.5
      TV Series
      • Harold Finch
      • Mr. Barnett
      • Emile Bertrand ...
      • 2011–2016
    • The Mystery of Matter: Search for the Elements (2015)
      The Mystery of Matter: Search for the Elements
      8.2
      TV Mini Series
      • Narrator (uncredited)
      • 2015
    • Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 (2013)
      Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2
      8.3
      Video
      • Joker (voice)
      • 2013
    • Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 (2012)
      Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1
      7.9
      Video
      • Joker (voice)
      • 2012
    • John DiMaggio, Wally Kurth, Daryl Sabara, and Troy Baker in Generator Rex (2010)
      Generator Rex
      7.6
      TV Series
      • Nanite Alpha (voice)
      • 2011

    Soundtrack

    • Niecy Nash, Carrie Preston, Judy Reyes, Jenn Lyon, and Karrueche Tran in Claws (2017)
      Claws
      7.5
      TV Series
      • lyrics: "Crossroads"
      • performer: "Crossroads"
      • 2018
    • Jim Caviezel and Michael Emerson in Person of Interest (2011)
      Person of Interest
      8.5
      TV Series
      • performer: "We're Not Gonna Take It" (uncredited)
      • 2016
    • In-development projects at IMDbPro

    Videos48

    Trailer
    Trailer 2:25
    Trailer
    Official Trailer - Season 4
    Trailer 2:10
    Official Trailer - Season 4
    Teaser Trailer - Season 4
    Trailer 0:51
    Teaser Trailer - Season 4
    Season 3 Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:05
    Season 3 Official Trailer
    The Name of the Rose: Official Trailer
    Trailer 0:37
    The Name of the Rose: Official Trailer
    Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2
    Trailer 1:31
    Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2
    Saw
    Trailer 1:35
    Saw
    Person Of Interest: A More Perfect Union
    Trailer 1:55
    Person Of Interest: A More Perfect Union
    Person Of Interest: Sotto Voce
    Trailer 1:18
    Person Of Interest: Sotto Voce
    Person Of Interest: Synecdoche
    Trailer 1:06
    Person Of Interest: Synecdoche
    Person Of Interest: Qso
    Trailer 1:33
    Person Of Interest: Qso
    Person Of Interest: The Day The World Went Away
    Trailer 2:02
    Person Of Interest: The Day The World Went Away

    Personal details

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    • Height
      • 5′ 8½″ (1.74 m)
    • Born
      • September 7, 1954
      • Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA
    • Spouse
      • Carrie PrestonSeptember 5, 1998 - present
    • Parents
        Ronald Hugh Emerson
    • Relatives
        Patrick R. Emerson(Sibling)
    • Other works
      Starred as Oscar Wilde in the hit Off-Broadway drama "Gross Indecency: The Three Trials Of Oscar Wilde".(1997).
    • Publicity listings
      • 2 Interviews
      • 2 Articles
      • 1 Pictorial
      • 5 Magazine Cover Photos

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    • Trivia
      Did not start acting professionally until he was 32 years old.
    • Quotes
      I've had the blessing of doing classic plays on Broadway, which was one of my great dreams forever.
    • Trademarks
        Distinctive voice

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