Michael Emerson

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.

His titles like Saw, Lost, and Person of Interest - his biggest roles first.
Last updated: August 19, 2026

Watched: 0/24

Weighted avg: 6.92 /10

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Saw

2004October 2004 by James Wan

Supporting as Zep Hindle

Supporting as Zep Hindle

7.06 Good++
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Lost

2004–2010 by J.J. Abrams

Supporting as Benjamin Linus

Supporting as Benjamin Linus

7.23 Excellent--
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Person of Interest

2011–2016 by Jonathan Nolan

Starring as Harold Finch

Starring as Harold Finch

7.37 Excellent--
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The Legend of Zorro

2005October 2005 by Martin Campbell

Minor role as Harrigan

Minor role as Harrigan

5.64 Okay
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5

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2

2013January 2013 by Jay Oliva

Supporting as Joker (voice)

Supporting as Joker (voice)

7.57 Excellent-
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6

Evil

2019–2024 by Michelle King

Supporting as Dr Leland Townsend

Supporting as Dr Leland Townsend

6.98 Good+
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7

Unfaithful

2002May 2002 by Adrian Lyne

Minor role as Josh

Minor role as Josh

6.27 Good--
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Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1

2012September 2012 by Jay Oliva

Minor role as Joker (voice)

Minor role as Joker (voice)

7.37 Excellent--
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9

Playing by Heart

1998December 1998 by Willard Carroll

Minor role as Bosco

Minor role as Bosco

6.16 Good--
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10

The Name of the Rose

2019

Minor role as Abo of Fossanova - The Abbot

Minor role as Abo of Fossanova - The Abbot

6.02 Okay++
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11

Sounds from a Town I Love

2001October 2001 by Woody Allen

Starring

Starring

5.60 Okay
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12

Ben 10 / Generator Rex: Heroes United

2011November 2011 by Chris Graham

Supporting as Alpha Nanite (voice)

Supporting as Alpha Nanite (voice)

6.47 Good-
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The Impostors

1998October 1998 by Stanley Tucci

Minor role as Burtom's Assistant

Minor role as Burtom's Assistant

5.67 Okay
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Straight-Jacket

2004February 2004 by Richard Day

Supporting as Victor

Supporting as Victor

5.79 Okay+
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Ready? OK!

2008April 2008 by James Vásquez

Starring as Charlie New

Starring as Charlie New

5.92 Okay++
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29th and Gay

2005April 2005 by Carrie Preston

Supporting as Gorilla

Supporting as Gorilla

5.47 Okay
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Jumping Off Bridges

2006March 2006 by Kat Candler

Starring as Frank Nelson

Starring as Frank Nelson

Needs more reviews
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The Mystery of Matter: Search for the Elements

2015 by Stephen Lyons

Lead role as Narrator

Lead role as Narrator

Needs more reviews
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The New Man in Charge

2010August 2010 by Paul A. Edwards

Lead role as Benjamin Linus

Lead role as Benjamin Linus

Needs more reviews
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Orpheus Descending

1990June 1990 by Peter Hall

Supporting as Clown

Supporting as Clown

Needs more reviews
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Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps

2024July 2024 by Michael Hines

Supporting as The Evil Wizard

Supporting as The Evil Wizard

Needs more reviews
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Grace & Glorie

1998December 1998 by Arthur Allan Seidelman

Minor role as Arnold Dudley

Minor role as Arnold Dudley

Needs more reviews
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I'll Take You There

1999September 1999 by Adrienne Shelly

Minor role as Tom

Minor role as Tom

Needs more reviews
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Dead Talk Live

Airing since 2020 by John Vizaniaris

Minor role as Self - Guest

Minor role as Self - Guest

Needs more reviews