Career Timeline of Michael C. Hall: Major Achievements and Milestones

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Michael C. Hall

How Michael C. Hall built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Michael C. Hall is an American actor and musician renowned for his portrayal of Dexter Morgan in the Showtime series *Dexter* and David Fisher in HBO's *Six Feet Under*. His performance in *Dexter* earned him a Golden Globe Award and multiple Primetime Emmy Award nominations. He has also won three Screen Actors Guild Awards. Hall has reprised his iconic role in *Dexter: New Blood*, *Dexter: Original Sin*, and is set to continue in *Dexter: Resurrection*.

1995: Texas Shakespeare Festival Performances

In the summer of 1995, Michael C. Hall performed in the Texas Shakespeare Festival, playing Lancelot in Camelot, Lysander in A Midsummer Night's Dream, and Claudio in Much Ado About Nothing.

1998: Performance in Cymbeline

From August 4 to 30, 1998, Michael C. Hall performed in William Shakespeare's Cymbeline, in the role of Posthumus Leonatus.

1999: Broadway Debut in Cabaret

In 1999, Michael C. Hall made his Broadway debut as the Emcee in the revival of Cabaret, directed by Sam Mendes.

2002: Emmy Nomination

In 2002, Michael C. Hall received an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his work in the first season of Six Feet Under, and he was nominated for an AFI Award nomination for Actor of the Year.

2003: Film Credit: Paycheck

In 2003, Michael C. Hall appeared in the thriller film Paycheck.

2003: Tour in Chicago

In 2003, Michael C. Hall toured as Billy Flynn in the musical Chicago.

2004: Hall discusses "Six Feet Under"

In a 2004 interview, Michael C. Hall discussed his role as David Fisher in Six Feet Under, reporting that his success in Cabaret didn't translate to similar opportunities for the David character initially.

2005: Off-Broadway role in Mr. Marmalade

In 2005, Michael C. Hall returned to off-Broadway theater in the premiere of Noah Haidle's Mr. Marmalade, playing the title character.

October 1, 2006: Dexter Premiere

On October 1, 2006, the Showtime television series Dexter, starring Michael C. Hall as Dexter Morgan, premiered. The series is about a psychopathic blood-spatter analyst who is a serial killer/vigilante.

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2009: Film Credit: Gamer

In 2009, Michael C. Hall appeared in the science fiction thriller film Gamer.

April 25, 2010: Hall's Cancer in Remission

On April 25, 2010, it was announced that Michael C. Hall's cancer was fully in remission. He was scheduled to return to work for the 6th season of Dexter.

2011: Hall as Celebrity Spokesperson for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

In 2011, Michael C. Hall became the celebrity spokesperson for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's "Light the Night Walk" fundraising campaign.

2011: Release of "The Trouble with Bliss"

In 2011, Michael C. Hall starred in the drama "The Trouble with Bliss".

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2012: Release of "Peep World"

In 2012, Michael C. Hall appeared in the comedy "Peep World".

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April 18, 2013: Dexter Final Season Announcement

On April 18, 2013, Showtime announced that season eight would be Dexter's final season.

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2013: Releases of "Kill Your Darlings"

In 2013, Michael C. Hall appeared in "Kill Your Darlings".

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October 16, 2014: Hall Assumes Role in Hedwig and The Angry Inch

On October 16, 2014, Michael C. Hall assumed the title role in Hedwig and The Angry Inch on Broadway.

January 18, 2015: Hall's Last Performance in Hedwig and The Angry Inch

On January 18, 2015, Michael C. Hall gave his last performance in the role of Hedwig in Hedwig and The Angry Inch on Broadway.

December 2015: Performance of "Lazarus" on The Late Show

In December 2015, Michael C. Hall performed the song "Lazarus" from David Bowie's album Blackstar on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

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October 25, 2016: London Production of Lazarus

On October 25, 2016, Michael C. Hall began his role in the London production of Lazarus.

January 22, 2017: Final Performance in Lazarus

On January 22, 2017, Michael C. Hall gave his final performance in the London production of Lazarus.

May 10, 2018: Premiere of Netflix's Safe

On May 10, 2018, Safe, an eight-part Netflix original crime drama starring Michael C. Hall, premiered.

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October 23, 2018: Off-Broadway Production of Thom Pain (based on nothing)

On October 23, 2018, Michael C. Hall starred as Thom Pain in the off-Broadway production of Thom Pain (based on nothing).

December 9, 2018: Final Performance of Thom Pain

On December 9, 2018, the Off-Broadway production of Thom Pain (based on nothing), starring Michael C. Hall, concluded after being extended twice.

February 3, 2019: Starring in Skittles Commercial: The Broadway Musical

On February 3, 2019, Michael C. Hall starred as a fictionalized version of himself in Skittles Commercial: The Broadway Musical, a one-time-only Broadway musical.

April 2, 2020: Release of Princess Goes to the Butterfly Museum EP

On April 2, 2020, Princess Goes to the Butterfly Museum released their eponymous debut EP.

October 2020: Showtime Confirms Dexter: New Blood

In October 2020, Showtime confirmed that Michael C. Hall would reprise his role as Dexter Morgan in a 10-episode limited series titled Dexter: New Blood.

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November 7, 2021: Premiere of Dexter: New Blood

On November 7, 2021, Dexter: New Blood, starring Michael C. Hall, premiered on Showtime.

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2021: Release of Album "Thanks for Coming"

In 2021, Princess Goes to the Butterfly Museum self-released their first full length album, Thanks for Coming.

January 9, 2022: Dexter: New Blood Series Finale

On January 9, 2022, the series finale of Dexter: New Blood aired, becoming the most-watched finale in the history of Showtime.

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2023: Release of Album "Come of Age"

In 2023, Princess Goes released their second full length album, Come of Age through So/In De Goot Recordings.

September 21, 2024: Princess Goes Performs at Riot Fest

On September 21, 2024, Princess Goes played at Riot Fest in Chicago.