Michael Emerson

• Birthplace: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Birthday: September 7, 1954

Despite having been drawn to comedy at the start of his career, actor Michael Emerson emerged later in decidedly creepier roles that later earned him great notoriety. In the beginning, he cut his teeth on the stage, while struggling to earn a living in odd jobs. He gained momentum once he began doing Shakespeare, which propelled him to New York City and several acclaimed off-Broadway productions, particularly in “The Misanthrope” (1998) and “The Iceman Cometh” (1999). But it was his Emmy Award-winning performance as a suspected serial k…more