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Michael Emerson

Highest Rated: 92% The Laramie Project (2002)

Lowest Rated: 27% The Legend of Zorro (2005)

Birthday: Sep 7, 1954

Birthplace: Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA

Despite having been drawn to comedy at the start of his career, actor Michael Emerson emerged in decidedly creepier roles that later earned him great notoriety. In the beginning, he cut his teeth on the stage, while struggling to earn a living with odd jobs. He gained momentum once he began performing Shakespeare, which propelled him to New York City and several acclaimed Off-Broadway productions, particularly "The Misanthrope" (1998) and "The Iceman Cometh" (1999). But it was his Emmy Award-winning performance as a suspected serial killer on "The Practice" (NBC, 1997-2004) that propelled his career, leading to him being cast as the manipulative leader of the mysterious Others on "Lost" (ABC, 2004-2010); a role that turned Emerson into a household name practically overnight.

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Highest-Rated Movies

92% 80% The Laramie Project
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60% 79% Playing by Heart
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50% 84% Saw Watchlist
45% 46% Straight-Jacket
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30% 26% Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer Watchlist
27% 48% The Legend of Zorro
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The Journey
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93% Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps Watchlist Glimpse Watchlist
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Filmography

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Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps 93% 2024 The Evil Wizard Actor Glimpse 2022 Actor Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer 30% 26% 2018 Executive Producer Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer 2018 Executive Producer Batman: The Dark Knight Returns 95% 2013 Joker Voice Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 94% 2013 Joker Voice Ready? Ok! 61% 2008 Charlie New Actor Jumping off Bridges 2006 Actor The Legend of Zorro 27% 48% 2005 Harrigan Actor Straight-Jacket 45% 46% 2004 Victor Actor Saw 50% 84% 2004 Zep Hindle Actor The Laramie Project 92% 80% 2002 Reverend Actor Playing by Heart 60% 79% 1998 Bosco Actor Grace & Glorie 1998 Arnold Dudley Actor The Journey 1997 Michael Actor
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