Michael Emerson is a popular American actor who has counted many films and television series, which made him a very famous person. In addition, the star is actively filming in the theater. Interesting biographical details of an extraordinary personality, as well as the beginning of Emerson's career, are described in this article.
Carier start
Now many have heard of such an actor as Michael Emerson. The filmography of the star has 38 paintings. He first got the lead role in the play Gross Indecency: The Three of Oscar Wilde. After that, Emerson played on the Broadway stage with the popular actress Uma Thurman - they appeared in the production of “Misanthrope”. A year later, Michael proved himself in the work of "Bigfoot Comet", which also involved Kevin Spacey, known for the detectives "Seven" and "Time to kill." At that time, both actors did not even suspect what glory awaits them in the near future. This is how the career of the star of television series and films was formed. After (in 2001), the actor took part in six episodes of “Practice”. This work is especially worth noting, since Emerson was awarded a prize for its performance. The remarkable appearance in this series was the reason that the actors were noticed by the producers of Lost. Actually, that's why he got a role in a stunning multi-part project.
Heyday
In 2005, the actor took part in the film "The Legend of Zorro", where he was awarded the role of an assassin. Emerson was able to fully reveal the character of his character - on the one hand, a convinced Christian, on the other - a cunning mercenary who considers his mission to be “God's will.” Michael also starred for a short time in the mini-series The Special Section, which tells of FBI agents investigating horrific crimes.
The real fame came to the actor five years after filming in "Practice". Then the previously unknown Michael Emerson was noticed. His filmography was replenished with the series "Lost." In this grandiose project, the artist received the main role. Initially, it was planned that Emerson will take part in only 4 episodes, but fans did not want to say goodbye to the mysterious and creepy character - Benjamin Linus. As a result, the actor became the leading antagonist of mystical drama, and the story of his hero was fully disclosed in 5 seasons. Thus, fans found out what kind of person he was and why he ended up on a mysterious island. You can evaluate Michael's game by watching this series.
Personal life
Michael Emerson is married to Carrie Preston, who, like him, is an actress and star in the series. The actors met in Alabama when they were not so popular. Soon they got married (in 1998). Interestingly, the couple appeared together in some television series. So, Carrie got the role of the mother of Benjamin Linus (Michael Emerson) in the project "Lost." Together they can be seen in the TV series “In the Field of View”, where the actress appeared as the bride of Harold Finch.
Awards
The actor is the owner of the Emmy Award, which he received twice: in 2001 and 2009. For the first time he was nominated for this award after working in the TV series Practice, where he participated as a specially invited actor. Further, he would be rewarded with this award for his role in the acclaimed TV series Lost.
Interesting Facts
What else can you learn about the life and interests of an actor like Michael Emerson? The actor’s height is 173 cm. The star knows a little Spanish, is fond of directing and drawing. Michael is a fan of Shakespeare, having in his collection all the works of a genius. The actor does not smoke, does not play sports and does not play musical instruments. A detailed study of the appearance of Emerson can detect small scars in the lips. According to the actor, he received them as a child. The reason for this was hooligan adventures. Emerson is very fond of pets. Now his dog is his favorite, although the first pet is a parrot.
Michael Emerson wants to take part in the musical, and this can not be considered an empty statement. The actor has a wonderful voice that will harmoniously fit into any musical production. Unfortunately, musicals with his participation are not planned in the near future.
Our days
At the moment, the actor is 61 years old, and he is still acting in films. His last work is “In sight”. This is a detective action movie series, and Michael Emerson (photo from the series below) got the role of a billionaire involved in the development of a special computer system to prevent planned terrorist attacks. The television series will appeal to fans of unexpected twists and colorful scenes. Also, the actor is engaged in voice acting - in 2012-2013. he gave his voice to the legendary Joker.
Popular television series and films made the actor a famous and extremely important character in the cinema. As a rule, Emerson starred in detectives and dramas. A specific appearance helps him play both positive and negative characters. Emerson’s remarkable acting performance can be seen in the television series Lost (Michael Emerson appeared in 5 seasons), In the Spotlight, and the first film in the Saw series. Of course, such a significant person in the world of cinema still has a lot of wonderful roles.