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BIO

He is known for playing David Fisher in the HBO drama series Six Feet Under (2001–2005) and the titular character in the Showtime series Dexter (2006–2013). For these roles, he has collectively won a Golden Globe Award and three Screen Actors Guild Awards. He reprised the role of Dexter for the miniseries revival Dexter: New Blood (2021–2022).



Born and raised in Raleigh, North Carolina, Hall graduated from New York University's graduate acting program at the Tisch School of the Arts in 1996. He began his acting career on Broadway in the revival of Cabaret and appeared in a variety of shows throughout the 1990s. Aside from his roles on Six Feet Under and Dexter, he starred in the Broadway musical Hedwig and The Angry Inch (2014–2015) and in films including Paycheck (2003), Gamer (2009), Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House (2017), Game Night (2018), and In the Shadow of the Moon (2019).

Since 2018, Hall has been the lead singer for the New York City based band Princess Goes, who have released 3 records.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Thom Pain

[West End]
West End Transfer, 2016
Thomas Jerome Newton [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
NYTW Off-Broadway World Premiere Production, 2015
Thomas Newton

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Hedwig [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
John Jones

[Off-Broadway]
2005
Mr. Marmalade

[Williamstown, MA (Regional)]
World Premiere, 2004
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1998
Peter et al.

[Off-Broadway]
1998
Posthumus Leonatus

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 1998
Master of Ceremonies [Replacement]

Master of Ceremonies [Replacement]

Master of Ceremonies [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
1998
Malcolm

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Billy Flynn [Replacement]

[Broadway]
1996
Edward Sergeant (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
1996
Caphis

[Off-Broadway]
1996
Earl of Warick


Movies

Paycheck
[ 2003 ] Agent Klein
Bereft
[ 2004 ] Jonathan
Gamer
[ 2009 ] Ken Ctle
Peep World
[ 2010 ] Jack Meyerwitz
The Trouble with Bliss
[ 2011 ] Morris Bliss
Kill Your Darlings
[ 2013 ] David Kammerer
Cold in July
[ 2014 ] Dane
After Adderall
[ 2016 ] Director
Christine
[ 2016 ] George
Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House
[ 2017 ] John Dean
Game Night
[ 2018 ] The Bulgarian
In the Shadow of the Moon
[ 2019 ] Holt
The Report
[ 2019 ] Thom Etman
John and the Hole
[ 2021 ] Brad

TV Shows

Dexter
Dexter Morgan
Dexter: Early Cuts
Dexter Morgan
Six Feet Under
David Fisher

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Michael C. Hall, Lazarus

Drama League Awards - 2016 - Distinguished Performance Award

Michael C. Hall, Lazarus

The Lortels - 2016 - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical

Michael C. Hall, Lazarus

Drama League Awards - 2014 - Distinguished Performance Award

Michael C. Hall, The Realistic Joneses

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News


Michael C. Hall's Princess Goes Shares 'Beija (Live)' Single

Last fall, Princess Goes shared their brand new LP, Come Of Age. Now, the band returns with a new live version for the record's track, 'Beija'. Additionally, following a stint of live dates in Europe, Princess Goes is heading back out on the road with a series of U.S. live dates, kicking off this August in New York City.
Mile Square Theatre Presents Ophira Eisenberg and Chris Gethard for PARENTING IS A JOKE Live Podcast

Join comedians Ophira Eisenberg and Chris Gethard for a hilarious evening at Mile Square Theatre on Friday, June 14 at 7pm as they explore the ups and downs of parenting through stand-up comedy.
Alex Brightman, Drew Gasparini Join THE LIFE AND SLIMES OF MARC SUMMERS For Behind the Scenes Conversation

Join Marc Summers, Alex Brightman, and Drew Gasparini for a creative conversation about the making of THE LIFE AND SLIMES OF MARC SUMMERS, taking place on Sunday, May 19, 2024.
THE DPAC RISING STAR AWARDS To Celebrate High School Musical Theatre This May

DPAC has announced that The DPAC Rising Star Awards, central North Carolina's High School Musical Theatre Awards will take place on May 9th, 2024 at 7:30 PM with host, Clay Aiken.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 1, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 1, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Princess Goes Release Video For 'Come Of Age'

Princess Goes — the buzzy band led by the charismatic showmanship and signature voice of vocalist, lyricist, musician and actor Michael C. Hall (Dexter, Six Feet Under, Lazarus) alongside keyboardist Matt Katz-Bohen (Blondie, Cyndie Lauper) and drummer Peter Yanowitz (The Wallflowers, Morningwood) — share the official video for “Come of Age”.
Michael C. Hall's Princess Goes Band Releases New Album 'Come Of Age'

Princess Goes — the buzzy band led by the charismatic showmanship and signature voice of vocalist, lyricist, musician and actor Michael C. Hall (Dexter, Six Feet Under, Lazarus) alongside keyboardist Matt Katz-Bohen (Blondie, Cyndie Lauper) and drummer Peter Yanowitz (The Wallflowers, Morningwood) — share their highly anticipated new LP.
Michael C. Hall's Princess Goes Share New Single 'Jetpack'

Princess Goes — the buzzy band led by the charismatic showmanship of vocalist and actor Michael C. Hall (Dexter, Six Feet Under, Lazarus),  keyboardist Matt Katz-Bohen (Blondie, Cyndi Lauper) and drummer Peter Yanowitz (The Wallflowers, Morningwood) — announced their forthcoming LP, 'Come Of Age.'
Video: Michael C. Hall's Princess Goes Band Drops 'BLUR' Music Video

Princess Goes, the trio led by the charismatic showmanship and signature voice of vocalist, lyricist, musician and actor Michael C. Hall (Hedwig & the Angry Inch, Lazarus) alongside keyboardist Matt Katz-Bohen (Blondie, Cyndi Lauper) and drummer Peter Yanowitz (The Wallflowers, Morningwood), have released the video for their new single “BLUR”.
Michael C. Hall's Band Princess Goes Releases Single 'BLUR' From Sophomore Album 'Come Of Age'

Princess Goes, the buzzy band led by the charismatic showmanship and signature voice of vocalist, lyricist, musician and actor Michael C. Hall (Hedwig & the Angry Inch, Cabaret, Lazarus) alongside keyboardist Matt Katz-Bohen (Blondie, Cyndi Lauper) and drummer Peter Yanowitz (The Wallflowers, Morningwood) have released a new single!
Michael C. Hall's Band to Release New Album 'Come Of Age' in September

Confirming a new album and a European Tour - Princess Goes - the electronic project of Michael C. Hall, Peter Yanowitz and Matt Katz-Bohen - will return this Autumn. Back with the follow-up to their critically acclaimed 2021 debut ‘THANKS FOR COMING’, the trio will begin their next chapter with ‘Come of Age.’
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Presents DPAC'S TRIANGLE RISING STARS

DPAC has announced that Triangle Rising Stars, central North Carolina's High School Musical Theatre Awards will take place on May 18th, 2023 at 7:30 PM with host, Clay Aiken and special guest Tony Award Winner, Beth Leavel.  Triangle Rising Stars is presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina.
Annette Bening, Laura Dern, Michael C. Hall, and More Join WAR UNFOLDING Documentary

Sypher Studios have announced its upcoming documentary, War Unfolding, narrated by four-time Oscar nominee Annette Bening and featuring an all-star cast including Eliza Bennett, Rachel Bloom, Gary Cole, Abigail Cowen, Oscar-winner Laura Dern, Monique Edwards, SAG Award winner Michael C. Hall, SAG Award winner Kelvin Harrison Jr., Golden Globe winner Paul Walter Hauser, Thurn Hoffman, Richard T. Jones, Jay Lee, Erick Lopez, Sandra Seacat, Oscar-winner Wes Studi, DeWanda Wise, and others.
Joe Spano & More to Star in Rolling Southern California Premiere of THE REALISTIC JONESES

Laguna Playhouse announced, in association with Gare St. Lazare, Ireland and the Rubicon Theatre Company, Faline England, Sorcha Fox, Conor Lovett and Joe Spano starring in the rolling Southern California premiere of THE REALISTIC JONESES, written by Will Eno and directed by Judy Hegarty-Lovett.
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Laura Bell Bundy, Jeannette Bayardelle & More to Join Hermitage 20th Anniversary Concert

The Hermitage Artist Retreat has announced the line-up of guest stars for its one-night-only benefit concert to celebrate the 20th Anniversary Season of the Hermitage and to raise funds for ongoing repairs to the Hermitage following the impact of Hurricane Ian earlier this season.
DEXTER Spin-Offs In Development at SHOWTIME

SHOWTIME has placed a straight-to-series order for the new drama DEXTER: ORIGINS (w/t), to be executive produced by Emmy nominee Clyde Phillips, based upon the Emmy-nominated hit series DEXTER that starred Emmy nominee Michael C. Hall. The network is also developing a new version of DEXTER: NEW BLOOD.
Review: THE PRICE OF POWER at Abbey Theater Of Dublin

What did our critic think of THE PRICE OF POWER at Abbey Theater Of Dublin? As the director of THE PRICE OF POWER, Abbey Theater of Dublin director Joe Bishara is up against an interesting challenge. How does one present a show about John F. Kennedy, one of the most famous faces in the history of American politics?
Anna Baryshnikov, Ignacio Diaz-Silverio & More to Star in A BRIGHT NEW BOISE Off-Broadway Premiere

Signature Theatre will present the Off-Broadway premiere of Samuel D. Hunter’s 2011 Obie Award-winning dark comedy A Bright New Boise, directed by Oliver Butler. See production dates and how to purchase tickets.
Joe Spano & More to Star in THE REALISTIC JONESES at Rubicon Theatre Company

Rubicon Theatre Company will present the Southern California premiere of THE REALISTIC JONESES, Wednesday, January 25 at 7:00 pm, with a press opening on Saturday, January 28 at 7:00 pm, running through Sunday, February 12.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Michael C. Hall been in?

Michael C. Hall has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Michael C. Hall been in?

Michael C. Hall has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Michael C. Hall's first West End show?

Michael C. Hall's first West End show was Lazarus which opened in 2016

What awards has Michael C. Hall been nominated for?

Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Lazarus, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Lazarus, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical (The Lortels) for Lazarus and Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for The Realistic Joneses.

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