Michael Emerson

Michael Emerson (born September 7, 1954) is an American actor who is best known for his roles as Benjamin Linus on ''Lost'' (2006–2010) and as Harold Finch in the CBS series ''Person of Interest'' (2011–2016). Other prominent roles include Zep Hindle in the horror film ''Saw'' (2004) and the recurring role of Cayden James on ''Arrow'' (2017–2018). He currently stars as Dr. Leland Townsend in the Paramount+ thriller series ''Evil'' (2019–present), and as Wilzig in the Prime Video post-apocalyptic drama series ''Fallout'' (2024-present).

He has won two Primetime Emmy Awards, one Guest Actor in a Drama Series award for portraying William Hinks on ''The Practice'' (2000–2001), and the second a Supporting Actor in a Drama Series award for his role in ''Lost'', which he also received three other Primetime Emmy nominations for. Emerson has also worked extensively in theatre, notably originating the role of Oscar Wilde in ''Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde'' from 1997 to 1998, portraying Willie Oban in the 1999 Broadway revival of ''The Iceman Cometh'', and playing Guy in the debut production of Will Eno's ''Wakey, Wakey'' in 2017. Provided by Wikipedia