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Acting
Michael Emerson
Michael Emerson is best known for Arrow, Lost, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and The X-Files. Michael Emerson was born on September 7, 1954. Michael Emerson is 72 years old (born September 7, 1954).
- Born
- September 7, 1954 (72 years old)
- Place of birth
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA
Biography
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
Filmography
- 2024ElsbethMilton Crawford
- 2024FalloutWilzig
- 2023My Adventures with SupermanBrainiac (voice)
- 2020Dead Talk LiveSelf - Guest
- 2019The Name of the RoseAbo of Fossanova - The Abbot
- 2019EvilDr Leland Townsend
- 2015The Mystery of Matter: Search for the ElementsNarrator
- 2014Mozart in the JungleMorton Norton
- 2012ArrowCayden James
- 2011Person of InterestHarold Finch
- 2010ParenthoodAndy Fitzgerald
- 2010G.I. Joe: RenegadesDr. Archibald Monev/Dr. Venom (voice)
- 2009Late Night with Jimmy FallonSelf
- 2006Rachael RaySelf
- 2005The InsideMarty Manning
- 2004Best Week EverSelf
- 2004LostBenjamin Linus
- 2003WhoopiF. Thomas Erickson
- 2002Without a TraceStuart Wesmar
- 2001Law & Order: Criminal IntentGerry Rankin
- 2001The Education of Max Bickford
- 2000The DistrictMan in Bar
- 1999Law & Order: Special Victims UnitAllan Shaye
- 1999Stark Raving MadMr. Putnam
- 1997The PracticeWilliam Hinks
- 1993The X-FilesOliver Martin
- 1951Hallmark Hall of FameArnold Dudley
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Michael Emerson been in?
Michael Emerson is best known for Arrow, Lost, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and The X-Files.
When was Michael Emerson born?
Michael Emerson was born on September 7, 1954. (Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA)
How old is Michael Emerson?
Michael Emerson is 72 years old (born September 7, 1954).
Updated: October 26, 2026 ·