Michael Emerson
Michael Emerson Emerson at the 2013 San Diego Comic Con. Born (1954-09-07) September 7, 1954 (age 60) Cedar Rapids, Iowa, U.S. Nationality American Occupation Actor Years active 1986–present Spouse(s) Carrie Preston (m. 1998) Michael Emerson (born September 7, 1954) is an 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 movie and currently as Harold Finch on the CBS series Person of Interest.