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)

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   Battling Hodgkin's lymphoma and the disease is in remission [January 13, 2010].

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Production Story (1)

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   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.

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   Has described the wig he wears in flashback scenes of Dexter (2006-2013), as "Surfer/Prince Valiant".

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   One of Michael's best loved songs is "Purple Rain" by Prince.

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   Prior to becoming an actor, Michael's jobs included selling suits, moving furniture and working as a technician in a post-op recovery room.

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   His publicist is Craig Bankey.

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   Married Dexter (2006) co-star, Jennifer Carpenter, on December 31, 2008 at Big Sur, California. They divorced on December 2, 2011.

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   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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