ACTOR · BORN 1971
Michael C. Hall
- Born
- 1 February 1971, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
- Known for
- Six Feet Under (2001), Gamer (2009), In the Shadow of the Moon (2019), Safe (2018)
8 archived facts 4 topics 2 sources Last reviewed Nov 2026
Michael C. Hall (born 1 February 1971) is an actor best known for Six Feet Under, Gamer and In the Shadow of the Moon.
Michael C. Hall over the years


8 Interesting Facts About Michael C. Hall
Interesting Facts (1)
- #001
Battling Hodgkin's lymphoma and the disease is in remission [January 13, 2010].
Production Story (1)
- #002
In October 2023, it was confirmed that Michael has joined the cast of true-crime biopic feature "The Leader", based on the 1997 mass suicide of the religious group known as Heaven's Gate. He will play a key devotee: a wealthy addict who attempts to win favor with Applewhite by financially supporting the cult with his trust fund.
Behind the Scenes (1)
Life & Family (5)
- #004
One of Michael's best loved songs is "Purple Rain" by Prince.
- #005
Prior to becoming an actor, Michael's jobs included selling suits, moving furniture and working as a technician in a post-op recovery room.
- #006
His publicist is Craig Bankey.
- #007
Married Dexter (2006) co-star, Jennifer Carpenter, on December 31, 2008 at Big Sur, California. They divorced on December 2, 2011.
- #008
Michael grew up in North Carolina with his mother, a mental health counselor, after his father died of prostate cancer aged 39 when Hall was just 11.
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