American film and television character actor who is best known for his roles as serial killer William Hinks on The Practice, Benjamin Linus on Lost, Zep Hindle in the first Saw film, and Harold Finch on the CBS series Person of Interest.
Early Life (Childhood)Emerson was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Carol and Ronald H. Emerson. He grew up in Toledo, Iowa, where he attended South Tama County High School.
Interesting FactsEmerson has also worked extensively in theater and narration. He is a long-time supporter of the charities connected to the theatre community, including the Actors Fund, Broadway Cares, and Off-Off Broadway, in addition to publicly supported radio stations and Habitat for Humanity.
Personal LifeEmerson met actress Carrie Preston, while he was performing in a stage production of Hamlet in Alabama. They married in September 1998, and both Emerson and his wife starred in Straight-Jacket (2004).
NETWORTH And ACHIEVEMENTHe has won two Primetime Emmy Awards and been nominated for three others, as well as receiving other awards and nominations.
