Despite a resume consisting of experience exclusive to the theater, Michael C. Hall quickly became a recognizable figure on the small screen, establishing himself in diverse and often contradictory roles that earned the young actor a strong and loyal following, particularly with his breakthrough performance as the uptight gay mortician David Fisher on “Six Feet Under” (HBO, 2001-05). Hall’s penchant for playing conflicting characters enabled him to engage his imagination and breathe life into unique creations far different from most others seen on television or in film, making him a much-sought after actor. This knack culminated in titular role on “Dexter” (Showtime, 2006- ), a darkly comic drama about a blood-splatter technician in the Miami Metro Police Department moonlighting as a serial killer who hunts other killers. For the first two seasons, Hall earned Emmy nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series.
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