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Michael Emerson

Award-Winning Actor, Lost

Michael Emerson

Michael Emerson

Award-Winning Actor, Lost

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Michael Emerson Biography

With his signature piercing voice, steely gaze and wily demeanor, Michael Emerson captivated television audiences worldwide as scene-stealing villain "Benjamin Linus" on the critically acclaimed fantasy-drama Lost. His five-season stint on the groundbreaking series – which resulted in a Golden Globe nomination, four Emmy nominations and an Emmy win for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series – led Variety to pronounce Emerson "one of the greatest villains in television history." As one of the show's most complex and nuanced characters, "Ben Linus" became a fan favorite, helping to pull in 13.5 million viewers for its May 2010 series finale.

Currently, Emerson stars as Harold Finch on CBS’ hit show Person of Interest. He plays a billionaire software-genius who creates a Machine for the government that is designed to detect acts of terror before they can happen, by monitoring the entire world through every cell-phone, email and surveillance camera.

But long before finding himself on a mysterious island off the coast of Fiji, Emerson was trying to survive on an island of a different sort: New York City. Fresh out of college, the theater major struggled to find success in the Big Apple, and soon sought out a profession where he could continue to flex his creative muscle. For several years he worked as a successful magazine illustrator; his work was published in The Boston Globe and The New York Times.

Still yearning to pursue his deferred dream, fate soon intervened for Emerson. He found himself auditioning for a Jacksonville, Florida production of "Othello," and over the next five years he honed his craft on stages across the South while supplementing his income with work as a carpenter, landscaper, teacher, and director. Emerson eventually enrolled in the Alabama Shakespeare Company's MFA program and the rest, as they say, is history – not only did he meet his future wife, True Blood's Carrie Preston, but his Broadway debut followed in 1999, when he shared the stage with such acting heavyweights as Kevin Spacey and Paul Giamatti in "The Iceman Cometh." He went on to appear in feature films including Saw and The Legend of Zorro, and guest starred on such television shows as The X-Files and The Practice, for which he garnered an Emmy.

Michael Emerson's path to success in acting has been an unlikely one, full of detours, distractions, and twists – not unlike the show that made him a household name. With humor, humility, and a lighthearted tone, he shows audiences that it is never too late to live out your dream. An advocate for issues facing the theater community, he supports several charities, including Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and Gay Men's Health Crisis.

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Michael Emerson Speaking Topics

  • Unlikely: A Working Actor's Unconventional Success Story

    There was a time when Emmy Award-winning character actor Michael Emerson wasn't sure he'd ever make it in show business. After struggling to find success as an actor in New York City, Emerson reluctantly abandoned his dream, and it wasn't until his early 40s that he landed his first important role in The Big Apple as the title role in the play "Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde." Now a recognizable face thanks to his work in Lost, Saw, and The Legend of Zorro, Emerson presents his own personal photos in a lighthearted, optimistic presentation that highlights his unconventional path to success as an actor.

  • Get 'Lost' with Michael Emerson

    Enjoy an evening with Michael Emerson, the creative force behind "Benjamin Linus," Lost's wily, manipulative villain. In this captivating presentation, Emerson discusses his five-season stint on the monumental series, and opens the conversation up to lively Q&A with the audience. Now's your chance to have your burning Lost questions answered!

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  • What topics does Michael Emerson speak about?

    Michael Emerson is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Actors, LGBTQ, Television Personalities.

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Michael Emerson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Unlikely: A Working Actor's Unconventional Success Story and Get 'Lost' with Michael Emerson. The estimated speaking fee range to book Michael Emerson for your event is $30,000 - $50,000. Michael Emerson generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Sharon Stone, Victoria Rowell, Hill Harper, Kal Penn and Tony Plana. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Michael Emerson for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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