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Michael Emerson

Michael Emerson is an American film and television actor who is best known for his roles as serial killer William Hinks on The Practice, Benjamin Linus on Lost, Zep Hindle in the first Saw film, Cayden James on Arrow and Harold Finch on the CBS series Person of Interest. Emerson has also worked extensively in theater and narration. He has won two Primetime Emmy Awards and been nominated for three others, as well as receiving other awards and nominations. He currently stars as Dr. Leland Townsend in the CBS thriller series Evil.

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Born

1954-09-07

Birth Place

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, U.S.

Nationality

American

Famous As

Actor

Education

University_of_Alabama

Spouse(s)

Carrie Preston ( m. 1998)

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Michael Emerson – Embodying Evil on the Small Screen

Michael Emerson, playing Leland Known for his work on Lost, Person of Interest, and, of course, the Saw franchise, Michael Emerson is an actor that brings a level of mystery to the roles he brings to life. From the countless series to the films he has appeared in, he is a face few forget. He is a presence on the screen, be the characters he plays work on the side of demons or angels. Now he is in a new role as Leland Townsend on Evil.

MOVIES2021-12-04

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'Evil' Season 2 finale: Michael Emerson explains what’s next for Leland in Season 3

Michael Emerson knows a thing or two about being on TV shows with deep mythologies and lots of secrets. But he is as clueless as the rest of us. The last thing he wants is to be told what will happen, yet he's usually playing characters who are two steps ahead of everyone else.

TV SERIES2021-10-10

Picture for 'Evil' Season 2 finale: Michael Emerson explains what’s next for Leland in Season 3

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Actor Michael Emerson talks about Season 2 of ‘Evil’

Emmy Award winner Michael Emerson talks about Season 2 of the supernatural thriller “Evil.”. The first half of the second season is streaming now on Paramount + . This segment aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Aug. 11, 2021.

TV & VIDEOS2021-08-11

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Good at being bad: ‘Evil’ star Michael Emerson talks Paramount+ show

NEW YORK — Is the devil making him do it? He’ll never tell. Emmy Award-winning actor Michael Emerson spoke with PIX11 News about taking on the devilish role of Dr. Leland Townsend in the Paramount+ hit series “Evil.”. He discusses the show, which has just been renewed for season three,...

NEW YORK CITY, NY2021-07-29

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‘Evil’ Star Michael Emerson Keeps Playing Sinister Characters, and He Wouldn’t Have It Any Other Way [Interview]

When you speak with Michael Emerson, you spend the the first few minutes of your conversation marveling at how…normal he sounds. If you’ve seen him as Leland Townsend in Evil on Paramount+ or as Benjamin Linus in the medium-shaking masterpiece Lost, you’re just waiting for the other shoe to drop. For him to talk you into a sinister plan. To construct a terrifying scheme before your very eyes.

TV SERIES2021-07-26

Michael Emerson on why he liked the finale of "Lost"

Michael Emerson, former cast member of "Lost," tells CBS News how he interpreted the series finale and why he believes the "scripted 'Survivor'" format was such a success.

TV SERIES2021-03-18