Michael Emerson

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

Their titles like Saw, Lost, and Person of Interest - their biggest roles first.
Last updated: June 14, 2026

21 titles
Community avg: 8.35 /10
  • 1
    1
    Saw
    2004October 2004 by James Wan
    Horror, Mystery, Crime
    Horror, Mystery, Crime
    8.35 Excellent++
  • 2
    2
    Lost
    2004–2010 by J.J. Abrams
    Mystery, Action & Adventure, Drama
    Mystery, Action & Adventure, Drama
    8.88 Masterpiece-
  • 3
    3
    Person of Interest
    2011–2016 by Jonathan Nolan
    Drama, Action & Adventure, Crime
    Drama, Action & Adventure, Crime
    9.00 Masterpiece
  • 4
    4
    The Legend of Zorro
    2005October 2005 by Martin Campbell
    Action, Adventure, Western
    Action, Adventure, Western
    7.08 Good
  • 5
    5
    Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2
    2013January 2013 by Jay Oliva
    Science Fiction, Action, Animation
    Science Fiction, Action, Animation
    8.82 Masterpiece-
  • 6
    6
    Evil
    2019–2024 by Michelle King
    Crime, Drama, Mystery
    Crime, Drama, Mystery
    8.71 Masterpiece-
  • 7
    7
    Unfaithful
    2002May 2002 by Adrian Lyne
    Thriller, Drama, Romance
    Thriller, Drama, Romance
    7.64 Excellent--
  • 8
    8
    Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1
    2012September 2012 by Jay Oliva
    Science Fiction, Action, Animation
    Science Fiction, Action, Animation
    8.64 Masterpiece--
  • 9
    9
    Playing by Heart
    1998December 1998 by Willard Carroll
    Comedy, Drama, Romance
    Comedy, Drama, Romance
    7.59 Excellent--
  • 10
    10
    The Name of the Rose Italian
    2019
    Drama, Mystery, War & Politics
    Drama, Mystery, War & Politics
    7.93 Excellent
  • 11
    11
    Sounds from a Town I Love
    2001October 2001 by Woody Allen
    Comedy
    Comedy
    7.30 Good+
  • 12
    12
    Ben 10 / Generator Rex: Heroes United
    2011November 2011 by Kenji Ono
    Action, Animation, Science Fiction
    Action, Animation, Science Fiction
    8.02 Excellent
  • 13
    13
    The Impostors
    1998October 1998 by Stanley Tucci
    Comedy
    Comedy
    7.29 Good+
  • 14
    14
    Straight-Jacket
    2004February 2004 by Richard Day
    Comedy, Romance
    Comedy, Romance
    7.54 Excellent--
  • 15
    15
    Ready? OK!
    2008April 2008 by James Vásquez
    Comedy, Family
    Comedy, Family
    7.71 Excellent-
  • 16
    16
    The Mystery of Matter: Search for the Elements
    2015 by Stephen Lyons
    Documentary
    Documentary
    7.89 Excellent-
  • 17
    17
    The New Man in Charge
    2010August 2010 by Paul A. Edwards
    Mystery, Adventure, Drama
    Mystery, Adventure, Drama
    Needs more reviews
  • 18
    18
    Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps
    2024July 2024 by Michael Hines
    Fantasy, Adventure
    Fantasy, Adventure
    7.83 Excellent-
  • 19
    19
    Grace & Glorie
    1998December 1998 by Arthur Allan Seidelman
    Drama
    Drama
    7.81 Excellent-
  • 20
    20
    The Journey
    1997January 1997 by Harish Saluja
    no additional tags
    no additional tags
    Needs more reviews
  • 21
    21
    Dead Talk Live
    Airing since 2020 by John Vizaniaris
    Talk
    Talk
    Needs more reviews