Michael Emerson
Biography
As one of the world's most recognizable and memorable villains in television history, Michael Emerson continues to wow audiences with his performances. He's perhaps most well-known for his role on the hit series "Lost," for which he won an Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, and was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television. Emerson continues to prove that being the bad guy pays off and was named by Variety as "one of the greatest villains in television history."Recently, he starred in the dramatic limited series "The Name of the Rose," which is based on the international bestselling novel written by Umberto Eco. Additional television credits include "Person of Interest," "Without a Trace," "The Practice," for which he won an Emmy Award for Best Guest Performance in a Dramatic Series, "Law & Order" and "The X-Files." Also, he appeared in the HBO movie "The Laramie Project." Michael Emerson plays Leland Townsend on "Evil."
His feature film credits include "Saw," "The Legend of Zorro," "The Imposters," "Straight Jacket," and "Ready? OK!," for which he received critical acclaim.
In his spare time, he enjoys listening to audiobooks, home decor, and working together with his wife, actress Carrie Preston, to make the daily drill of life in Manhattan (dog-walking, subway-riding, grocery-shopping) into something humanistic and philosophical. Also, they support charities that involve animal welfare and theatrical causes.
Emerson received his MFA from the University of Alabama. His birthday is Sept. 7. Follow him on Twitter @MichaelEmerson.
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Movies in the Spotlight
El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie
Drama Crime Thriller TV‑MA2019 (2h 2m) - Streaming on Netflix
Former student turned crystal meth drug kingpin fugitive, Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul), attempts to outrun his past in this western-style crime thriller. Aaron Paul reprises his Emmy-winning role in this film written and directed by "Breaking Bad" creator Vince Gilligan. Won "Best Movie Made for Television" by the Critics' Choice Television Awards. Source Netflix
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GoldenEye
Action Adventure PG‑131995 (2h 9m) - Streaming on Netflix
Pierce Brosnan takes his first turn as debonair secret agent James Bond, who investigates the destruction of a Russian satellite weapons base.
Pierce Brosnan's first Bond film opened at No. 1 at the box office, reinvigorating the 007 franchise. Source Netflix
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6 Underground
Action Adventure Thriller R2019 (2h 8m) - Streaming on Netflix
After faking his death, a tech billionaire recruits a team of international operatives for a bold and bloody mission to take down a brutal dictator.
Ryan Reynolds leads an international vigilante squad in this adrenaline-propelled action thriller directed by Michael Bay. Source Netflix
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Shows in the Spotlight
Ozark
Drama Crime Thriller TV‑MA2017 Series - Streaming on Netflix
A financial adviser drags his family from Chicago to the Missouri Ozarks, where he must launder $500 million in five years to appease a drug boss. After his business partner cheats a dangerous client, financial adviser Marty must devise a radical plan to save the lives of himself and his family.
Jason Bateman won an Emmy for directing and Julia Garner won an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress. Source Netflix
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Money Heist
Crime Thriller Action Mystery TV‑MA2017 Series - Streaming on Netflix
Eight thieves take hostages and lock themselves in the Royal Mint of Spain as a criminal mastermind manipulates the police to carry out his plan. The Professor recruits a young female robber and seven other criminals for a grand heist, targeting the Royal Mint of Spain.
This riveting crime series won Best Drama at the International Emmy Awards, Premios Fénix and Premios Iris (plus six more Iris wins). Source Netflix
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Bosch
Drama Crime Cop Show Film Noir TV‑MA2014 Series - Streaming on Amazon
Based on Michael Connelly's best-selling novels, Harry Bosch (Titus Welliver), an LAPD homicide detective, stands trial for the fatal shooting of a serial murder suspect -- just as a cold case involving the remains of a missing boy forces Bosch to confront his past. As daring recruit, Julia Brasher (Annie Wersching), catches his eye, and departmental politics heat up, Bosch will pursue justice at all costs. Source Amazon
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