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Michael Emerson, actor
Actor

Michael Emerson: Movies & Box Office

films
19
on screen
1990–2024
box office
$2.2M
average score
86
Career at a glance

Michael Emerson's Career in Numbers

Michael Emerson's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Michael Emerson works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Orpheus Descending (1990) to Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps (2024), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.

Michael Emerson Movies by Decade

  1. 1990s 4
  2. 2000s 7
  3. 2010s 6
  4. 2020s 1

The 2000s were Michael Emerson's busiest decade, with 7 films.

Michael Emerson Movies by Genre

  • Comedy 5
  • Drama 3
  • Adventure 2
  • Action 2
  • Animation 1
  • Crime 1
  • Music 1
  • Tv movie 1

Comedy is the genre Michael Emerson has worked in most, with 5 films, ahead of drama (3).

Michael Emerson Career Milestones

First film
Orpheus Descending 1990
Biggest box office hit
The Impostors $2.2M worldwide
Best-rated film
Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps Movie Echo Score 86
Newest film
Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps 2024
19 credits

Michael Emerson Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Michael Emerson is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 86. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Michael Emerson Movies as an Actor

18
  1. 2024 Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps (2024) movie poster Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps as Evil Wizard · Adventure Movie Echo Score: 86
  2. 2019 The Name of the Rose (2019) movie poster The Name of the Rose as Abo of Fossanova - The Abbot · Drama
  3. 2013 Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 (2013) movie poster Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 as Joker (voice) · Animation
  4. 2012 Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 (2012) movie poster Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 as Joker (voice) · Action
  5. 2011 Ben 10 - Generator Rex: Heroes United (2011) movie poster Ben 10 - Generator Rex: Heroes United as Alpha Nanite (voice) · Action
  6. 2010 The New Man in Charge (2010) movie poster The New Man in Charge as Benjamin Linus · Adventure
  7. 2010 Goldstar, Ohio (2010) movie poster Goldstar, Ohio as Steve Harper
  8. 2008 Ready? OK! (2008) movie poster Ready? OK! as Charlie New · Comedy
  9. 2006 Jumping Off Bridges (2006) movie poster Jumping Off Bridges as Frank Nelson
  10. 2005 Full Disclosure Report (2005) movie poster Full Disclosure Report as Zep Hindle · Crime
  11. 2005 29th and Gay (2005) movie poster 29th and Gay as Gorilla · Comedy
  12. 2002 The Laramie Project (2002) movie poster The Laramie Project as Reverend · Drama
  13. 2001 The Concert for New York City (2001) movie poster The Concert for New York City Music
  14. 2001 Sounds from a Town I Love (2001) movie poster Sounds from a Town I Love Comedy
  15. 1999 I’ll Take You There (1999) movie poster I’ll Take You There as Tom · Comedy
  16. 1998 Grace & Glorie (1998) movie poster Grace & Glorie as Arnold Dudley · Drama
  17. 1998 The Impostors (1998) movie poster The Impostors as Burtom's Assistant · Comedy
  18. 1990 Orpheus Descending (1990) movie poster Orpheus Descending as Clown · Tv movie

Michael Emerson in Documentaries & Specials

1
  1. 2024 Getting LOST (2024) movie poster Getting LOST as Self · Documentary Movie Echo Score: 86
Works with

Who Michael Emerson Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Michael Emerson shares the most films with. William Hill comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Steve Buscemi (3).

FAQ

Michael Emerson: Questions & Answers

How many movies Michael Emerson has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Michael Emerson been in?

Michael Emerson is credited on 19 films, from 1990 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Michael Emerson's highest-grossing movie?

The Impostors (1998) is Michael Emerson's biggest box office hit, with $2.2M worldwide. Across every film with box office figures, Michael Emerson's movies have made $2.2M.

Michael Emerson's biggest hits

What is the best Michael Emerson movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Michael Emerson's best-rated film is Getting LOST (2024) with a score of 86, followed by Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps (2024) (86).

Best Michael Emerson movies, ranked

What is Michael Emerson's newest movie?

The most recent film on Michael Emerson's filmography is Getting LOST (2024), in the role of Self.

Who does Michael Emerson work with most often?

Michael Emerson shares the most films with William Hill (3 films), Steve Buscemi (3 films) and Dee Bradley Baker (3 films).

The Best Michael Emerson Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 19 credits.

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