Michael Emerson: Family, Wife, Children, Dating, Net Worth, Nationality and More
Biography - A Short Wiki
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Michael Emerson is an American actor who appears in both films and television shows. He has been active in his acting career since 1986 and is much known for his role as Serial Killer William Hinks in the film The Practice. He has appeared in several other films and has done voice acting as well. His outstanding acting roles have made him the winner of several awards and various nominations.
Career Highlights
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Emerson started his career in 1986 when he was working as a director and teacher for local theatre productions until 1993. He took his first role in a film in 1997 with the role of Oscar Wilde in the play, Gross Indecency. In 1999 he was Willie Oban in the movie Iceman Cometh followed by Give Me Your Answer and Hedda Gabler, which he co-starred with Kate Burton. In 2001 he took a major role in a number of episodes of The Practice. He then started another series in 2006 known as Lost, where he was to play a number of episodes, but he returned in season 3 as the main character.
Family and Personal Life
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Emerson has two marriages. He has not talked much concerning his first marriage and the cause of their separation. He married his second wife, Carrie Preston, in 1988, a fellow actress whom he had met while acting the film Hamlet. He does not talk about his children, which makes him seem to have no children. Apart from acting, he also loves charity works.
| Wife's/Spouse's Name | Carrie Preston (m.1998) |
|---|---|
| Children/Kids | No |
| Boyfriend/Girlfriend (Dating) | N/A |
| Civil Status | Married |
Net Worth, Nationality and Other Facts
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| Full/Real Name | Michael Emerson |
|---|---|
| Gender (Biological) | Male |
| Age (as of today) | 70 years |
| Date of Birth | September 7, 1954 |
| Place of Birth | Cedar Rapids, Lowa |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 1.73 m, 5 feet 8 inches |
| Weight | 76 kg, 167.5 lbs |
| Net Worth / Wealth | $10 million |
| Occupation | Actor |
Height, Weight, and Age
Michael Emerson's height is pretty average measuring 1.73 m. Boasting a weight of 76 kg. Being born on September 7, 1954, translates to an age of 70 years as of todays date (November 22, 2024).
Quotes
I’m the worst at a computer.
Michael Emerson
It worries me a little bit the reach and power of TV. More people saw me in ‘The Practice’ than will ever see me in all the stage plays I ever do. Which is sort of humbling. Or troubling. Or both.
Michael Emerson
In a way, ‘Lost,’ or maybe TV in general, is a kind of a contract between the writers and the viewers. And the actors – of course we have a great deal to do with it – but where the drama’s made, sort of where the meeting of minds is, is between those two parties: writers and audience.
Michael Emerson
I was 42 when I started to make my living as an actor.
Michael Emerson
I have had some good fortune in the world of television. I have had it late in life after many youthful struggles and a change of careers.
Michael Emerson
