Michael Emerson

Michael Emerson

ActingBorn September 7, 1954 (age 71)Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA

Michael Emerson (born September 7, 1954) is an American actor best known for his role as Benjamin Linus on Lost as well as fictional serial killer William Hinks in The Practice.

Known For

Lost

Lost

Benjamin Linus

Person of Interest

Person of Interest

Harold Finch

Arrow

Cayden James

Evil

Evil

Dr Leland Townsend

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns

Joker (voice)

The Practice

The Practice

William Hinks

The Journey

Michael

Saw

Saw

Zep Hindle

Filmography

Acting

Getting LOST

Getting LOST6.3

Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps

Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps6.5

2024·The Evil Wizard

Fallout

2024·Wilzig·1 ep

Elsbeth

2024·Milton Crawford·5 eps

My Adventures with Superman

My Adventures with Superman8.1

2023·Brainiac (voice)·6 eps

Glimpse

Dead Talk Live

Dead Talk Live9.0

2020·Self - Guest·1 ep

Evil

2019·Dr Leland Townsend·50 eps

The Name of the Rose

The Name of the Rose7.0

2019·Abo of Fossanova - The Abbot·8 eps

The Mystery of Matter: Search for the Elements

The Mystery of Matter: Search for the Elements7.3

2015·Narrator·3 eps

Mozart in the Jungle

Mozart in the Jungle7.5

2014·Morton Norton·2 eps

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns8.2

2013·Joker (voice)

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 27.9

2013·Joker (voice)

2012·Cayden James·7 eps

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 17.7

2012·Joker (voice)

Ben 10 / Generator Rex: Heroes United

Ben 10 / Generator Rex: Heroes United7.1

2011·Alpha Nanite (voice)

Person of Interest

Person of Interest8.1

2011·Harold Finch·103 eps

G.I. Joe: Renegades

G.I. Joe: Renegades7.2

2010·Dr. Archibald Monev/Dr. Venom (voice)·1 ep

Saw 3D

2010·Zep Hindle (archive footage) (uncredited)

The New Man in Charge

The New Man in Charge5.8

2010·Benjamin Linus

Goldstar, Ohio

2010·Steve Harper

Parenthood

2010·Andy Fitzgerald·1 ep

Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

Late Night with Jimmy Fallon6.1

2009·Self·1 ep

Ready? OK!

2008·Charlie New

Rachael Ray

2006·Self·1 ep

Jumping Off Bridges5.8

2006·Frank Nelson

Full Disclosure Report

Full Disclosure Report4.0

2005·Zep Hindle

The Legend of Zorro

The Legend of Zorro6.1

The Inside

2005·Marty Manning·1 ep

29th and Gay

29th and Gay4.1

Saw

2004·Zep Hindle

Lost

2004·Benjamin Linus·70 eps

Straight-Jacket

Straight-Jacket5.4

Best Week Ever

Best Week Ever5.6

2004·Self·1 ep

Whoopi

2003·F. Thomas Erickson·1 ep

Without a Trace

Without a Trace7.2

2002·Stuart Wesmar·1 ep

Unfaithful

The Laramie Project

The Laramie Project6.2

Sounds from a Town I Love

Sounds from a Town I Love5.5

The Concert for New York City

The Concert for New York City4.8

Law & Order: Criminal Intent

Law & Order: Criminal Intent7.6

2001·Gerry Rankin·1 ep

The Education of Max Bickford

The Education of Max Bickford1.0

The District

The District6.8

2000·Man in Bar·1 ep

Stark Raving Mad

Stark Raving Mad6.5

1999·Mr. Putnam·1 ep

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit7.9

1999·Allan Shaye·1 ep

For Love of the Game

For Love of the Game6.4

1999·Gallery Doorman

I'll Take You There

I'll Take You There6.0

Playing by Heart

Playing by Heart6.6

Grace & Glorie

Grace & Glorie6.3

1998·Arnold Dudley

The Impostors

The Impostors5.9

1998·Burtom's Assistant

The Practice

The Practice7.6

1997·William Hinks·5 eps

The X-Files

1993·Oliver Martin·1 ep

Orpheus Descending

Orpheus Descending3.3

Hallmark Hall of Fame

Hallmark Hall of Fame8.6

1951·Arnold Dudley·1 ep

Crew

In Bloom

2013·Co-Producer

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