MICHAEL EMERSON

Actor

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BORN September 7, 1954

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HEIGHT 6'0" (1.83 m)

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NATIONALITY American

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YEARS ACTIVE 1986 – Present

🏆 AWARDS & ACCOLADES

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2025

30th Critics Choice Awards

Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

🎬 Evil

NOMINEE

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2025

5th Critics Choice Super Awards

Best Actor in a Horror Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie

🎬 Evil

NOMINEE

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2025

5th Critics Choice Super Awards

Best Villain in a Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie

🎬 Evil

NOMINEE

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2023

28th Critics Choice Awards

Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

🎬 Evil

NOMINEE

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2023

3rd Critics Choice Super Awards

Best Villain in a Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie

🎬 Evil

NOMINEE

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2022

2nd Critics Choice Super Awards

Best Villain in a Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie

🎬 Evil

NOMINEE

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2021

1st Critics Choice Super Awards

Best Actor in a Horror Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie

🎬 Evil

NOMINEE

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2010

62nd Emmy Awards

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

🎬 Lost

NOMINEE

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2009

61st Emmy Awards

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

🎬 Lost

WINNER

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2008

60th Emmy Awards

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

🎬 Lost

NOMINEE

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2007

59th Emmy Awards

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

🎬 Lost

NOMINEE

👤 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.

🗉 QUICK FACTS

Nick Name Michael
Born September 7, 1954
Height 6'0" (1.83 m)
Nationality American
Citizenship American
Education Drake University (BA), University of Alabama (MFA)
Current Status Active (Recently in Getting LOST, Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps)
Years Active 1986 – Present
Occupation Actor
Family Background Private Family Background
Early Career Began active theatrical and commercial performances in early adulthood.
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