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Michael Emerson and Carrie Preston adopted a rescue named Chumley in 2010.

Michael Emerson

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September 7, 1954 (70)

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Michael Emerson is an American actor known for his roles in television series such as “Lost” and “Person of Interest.” He has won a Primetime Emmy Award for his acting. He was also cast in the 2024 series “Fallout,” alongside Walton Goggins and Ella Purnell.

Emerson’s career includes roles in television, film, and theater. He portrayed Benjamin Linus in “Lost,” earning an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. In “Person of Interest,” he played Harold Finch, a billionaire software genius. His television roles also include appearances in “The Practice” and “Arrow,” while his film roles include “Saw” and “The Legend of Zorro.”

Emerson’s notable collaborations extend across various projects. He worked with Jim Caviezel in “Person of Interest,” where their partnership was central to the series. His interactions with Terry O’Quinn in “Lost” were pivotal to the show’s success. Further collaborations include Carrie Preston and Amy Acker in “Person of Interest,” and Kevin Bacon in “The Following.”