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, widely recognized for his starring roles in acclaimed television series. He gained prominence as David Fisher in HBO's "Six Feet Under" and achieved further success as the titular character in Showtime's "Dexter," earning a Golden Globe Award and multiple Screen Actors Guild Awards. Despite six Primetime Emmy Award nominations for "Dexter," he holds the record for the most nominations in the category without a win. Hall has reprised his role as Dexter Morgan in later shows like "Dexter: New Blood," "Dexter: Resurrection," and provided the internal monologue for "Dexter: Original Sin."

1995: Texas Shakespeare Festival

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: Hall Performs 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 and AFI Award Nominations

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

2003: Hall Appears in Paycheck

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

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2003: Screen Actors Guild Award

In 2003, Michael C. Hall shared in the Screen Actors Guild nominations for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series for Six Feet Under, winning the award in 2003.

2003: Hall tours as Billy Flynn in Chicago

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

2004: Hall's Interview about Six Feet Under

In a 2004 interview, Michael C. Hall reported that after his role in Cabaret, his work slammed shut for his role as David Fisher in Six Feet Under.

2005: Off-Broadway 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 Series Premiere

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

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2007: Television Critics Association Award

In 2007, Michael C. Hall won the Television Critics Association award for Individual Achievement in Drama at the 23rd TCA Awards for his work on Dexter.

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2008: Emmy Nomination for Dexter

In 2008, Michael C. Hall was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his work on Dexter.

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2009: Hall Appears in Gamer

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

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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 preparing to return to work for the 6th season of Dexter.

2010: Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Awards

In 2010, Michael C. Hall won the Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a TV Drama and a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series for his work on Dexter.

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2011: Hall as Celebrity Spokesperson for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's "Light the Night Walk" Fundraising Campaign

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

2011: Hall Stars in The Trouble with Bliss

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

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2012: Hall Appears in Peep World

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

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2012: Emmy Nomination for Dexter

In 2012, Michael C. Hall was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his work on Dexter.

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April 18, 2013: Dexter Final Season Announcement

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

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2013: Hall Stars in Kill Your Darlings

In 2013, Michael C. Hall starred in the film Kill Your Darlings.

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October 16, 2014: Hall Assumes Title 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: Hall performs "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: Hall Stars in Lazarus in London

On October 25, 2016, Michael C. Hall began starring as Thomas Newton in the London production of Lazarus.

January 22, 2017: Hall's Last Performance in Lazarus in London

On January 22, 2017, Michael C. Hall gave his last performance as Thomas Newton in the London production of Lazarus.

May 10, 2018: Safe Premieres on Netflix

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

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October 23, 2018: Hall Stars in Thom Pain (based on nothing)

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

December 9, 2018: Hall's Last Performance in Thom Pain (based on nothing)

On December 9, 2018, Michael C. Hall gave his last performance as Thom Pain in the off-Broadway production of Thom Pain (based on nothing).

February 3, 2019: Hall Stars in Skittles Commercial: The Broadway Musical

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

April 2, 2020: Princess Goes Debut EP Release

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

October 2020: Dexter: New Blood Confirmed

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

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November 7, 2021: Dexter: New Blood Premieres

On November 7, 2021, the limited series Dexter: New Blood, starring Michael C. Hall, premiered.

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2021: Princess Goes Self Releases 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 Concludes

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

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2023: Princess Goes Releases 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 performed at Riot Fest in Chicago.