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Michael Emerson

PersonBorn Sep 7, 1954 (age 71)Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA

American actor (born 1954)

Person Rank
May 31, 2026
#2,482
Most popular person
Buzz Score
May 31, 2026
2.5
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Michael Emerson

Michael Emerson is an American actor known for his notable roles in television shows and films. He was born on September 7, 1954. Emerson gained widespread recognition for portraying Benjamin Linus on the hit TV series Lost from 2006 to 2010, and as Harold Finch in the CBS series Person of Interest from 2011 to 2016. He has also appeared in various other projects such as the horror film Saw in 2004 and the recurring role of Cayden James on Arrow from 2017 to 2018. Currently, Emerson stars as Dr. Leland Townsend on the Paramount+ thriller series Evil, which premiered in 2019. In addition to his successful screen career, Emerson has also received critical acclaim for his work in theater.

Rank#2,482
Buzz Score2.5
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Known ForActing
Birthday1954
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Daily update · May 31, 2026

Michael Emerson ranks #2,482 most popular person with a Buzz Score of 2.5. Michael Emerson peaked at #4,277 of all time (Apr 11 - May 10, 2024). Michael Emerson ranks #3,137 over the past 365 days.

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Michael Emerson

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Ranks on May 31, 2026

Overall popularity
#2,482
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Ranking History

Peak, 1-year, and top-chart days
Peak Buzz Score
7.4
#4,277Overall rank
Apr 11 - May 10, 2024
1-Year Buzz Score
1.9
#3,137Overall rank
Last 365 days
Days at #1
0
Past 365 days
Days in Top 10
0
Past 365 days
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Michael Emerson Buzz Score History
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