Michael Emerson

Acting • 1954-09-07 • 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

8.1

Person of Interest

2011

8.0

Lost

2004

6.8

Arrow

2012

7.8

Evil

2019

7.6

The Practice

1997

7.9

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2

2013

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Filmography

2024
FalloutTV
Wilzig • 1 episodes
★ 8.1
2024
ElsbethTV
Milton Crawford • 5 episodes
★ 6.7
2024
Getting LOSTFilm
Self
★ 6.7
2024
Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand StepsFilm
The Evil Wizard
★ 6.5
2023
My Adventures with SupermanTV
Brainiac (voice) • 6 episodes
★ 8.1
2023
My Adventures with SupermanTV
Braniac / Chief Steward (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 8.1
2023
My Adventures with SupermanTV
Chief Steward / Alien Leader (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 8.1
2023
My Adventures with SupermanTV
Chief Steward (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 8.1
2022
GlimpseFilm
Reg
★ 5.0
2020
Dead Talk LiveTV
Self - Guest • 2 episodes
★ 9.0
2019
EvilTV
Dr Leland Townsend • 50 episodes
★ 7.8
2019
The Name of the RoseTV
Abo of Fossanova - The Abbot • 8 episodes
★ 7.0
2015
The Mystery of Matter: Search for the ElementsTV
Narrator • 3 episodes
★ 7.3
2014
Mozart in the JungleTV
Morton Norton • 2 episodes
★ 7.5
2013
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2Film
Joker (voice)
★ 7.9
2013
Batman: The Dark Knight ReturnsFilm
Joker (voice)
★ 8.1
2012
ArrowTV
Cayden James • 7 episodes
★ 6.8
2012
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1Film
Joker (voice)
★ 7.7
2011
Person of InterestTV
Harold Finch • 103 episodes
★ 8.1
2011
Ben 10 / Generator Rex: Heroes UnitedFilm
Alpha Nanite (voice)
★ 7.3
2010
ParenthoodTV
Andy Fitzgerald • 1 episodes
★ 7.5
2010
Saw 3DFilm
Zep Hindle (archive footage) (uncredited)
★ 6.0
2010
G.I. Joe: RenegadesTV
Dr. Archibald Monev/Dr. Venom (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
2010
The New Man in ChargeFilm
Benjamin Linus
★ 6.2
2010
Goldstar, OhioFilm
Steve Harper
2009
Late Night with Jimmy FallonTV
Self • 1 episodes
★ 5.9
2008
Ready? OK!Film
Charlie New
★ 5.8
2006
Rachael RayTV
Self • 1 episodes
★ 5.1
2006
Jumping Off BridgesFilm
Frank Nelson
★ 6.2
2005
The Legend of ZorroFilm
Harrigan
★ 6.1
2005
The InsideTV
Marty Manning • 1 episodes
★ 7.3
2005
29th and GayFilm
Gorilla
★ 4.4
2005
Full Disclosure ReportFilm
Zep Hindle
★ 5.0
2004
LostTV
Benjamin Linus • 70 episodes
★ 8.0
2004
LostTV
Henry Gale • 9 episodes
★ 8.0
2004
SawFilm
Zep Hindle
★ 7.4
2004
Best Week EverTV
Self • 1 episodes
★ 5.9
2004
Straight-JacketFilm
Victor
★ 5.6
2003
WhoopiTV
F. Thomas Erickson • 1 episodes
★ 8.4
2002
Without a TraceTV
Stuart Wesmar • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
2002
UnfaithfulFilm
Josh
★ 6.7
2002
The Laramie ProjectFilm
Reverend
★ 6.2
2001
Law & Order: Criminal IntentTV
Gerry Rankin • 1 episodes
★ 7.6
2001
The Concert for New York CityFilm
★ 5.1
2001
The Education of Max BickfordTV
★ 4.0
2000
The DistrictTV
Man in Bar • 1 episodes
★ 6.9
1999
Law & Order: Special Victims UnitTV
Allan Shaye • 1 episodes
★ 8.0
1999
For Love of the GameFilm
Gallery Doorman
★ 6.4
1999
Stark Raving MadTV
Mr. Putnam • 1 episodes
★ 6.4
1999
I'll Take You ThereFilm
Tom
★ 7.0
1998
Playing by HeartFilm
Bosco
★ 6.7
1998
The ImpostorsFilm
Burtom's Assistant
★ 6.0
1998
Grace & GlorieFilm
Arnold Dudley
★ 6.3
1997
The PracticeTV
William Hinks • 5 episodes
★ 7.6
1997
The PracticeTV
William Hinks (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 7.6
1997
The JourneyFilm
Michael
★ 9.5
1993
The X-FilesTV
Oliver Martin • 1 episodes
★ 8.4
1990
Orpheus DescendingFilm
Clown
★ 4.6
1951
Hallmark Hall of FameTV
Arnold Dudley • 1 episodes
★ 8.8