Early Life and Education of Michael C. Hall: A Complete Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Michael C. Hall. From birth to education, explore key events.

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*.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

February 1, 1971: Michael C. Hall's Birth

On February 1, 1971, Michael Carlyle Hall was born. He is an American actor and musician known for his roles in Dexter and Six Feet Under.

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1982: Death of Hall's Father

In 1982, Michael C. Hall's father, William Carlyle Hall, died of prostate cancer at the age of 39. Michael was 11 years old at the time.

1989: Hall Graduates from Ravenscroft School

In 1989, Michael C. Hall graduated from Ravenscroft School and enrolled at Earlham College in Richmond, Indiana.

1993: Hall Graduates from Earlham College

In 1993, Michael C. Hall graduated from Earlham College with a Bachelor of Arts degree.

1996: Hall graduates from NYU

In 1996, Michael C. Hall graduated from New York University with a Master of Fine Arts degree.

2002: Hall Marries Amy Spanger

In 2002, Michael C. Hall married actress Amy Spanger.

2004: Hall's Reflection on Father's Death

In 2004, Michael C. Hall shared his experiences following his father's death, describing it as a "frozen moment" that he continues to revisit throughout his life.

2006: Hall and Spanger Divorce

In 2006, Michael C. Hall and Amy Spanger divorced.

2007: Hall Begins Dating Jennifer Carpenter

In 2007, Michael C. Hall began dating his Dexter co-star Jennifer Carpenter.

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2008: Hall and Carpenter Eloped

On New Year's Eve 2008, Michael C. Hall and Jennifer Carpenter eloped in California.

January 2009: First Public Appearance as a Married Couple

In January 2009, Michael C. Hall and Jennifer Carpenter made their first public appearance as a married couple at the 66th Golden Globe Awards.

January 13, 2010: Hall Confirmed to be Undergoing Treatment for Hodgkin's Lymphoma

On January 13, 2010, Michael C. Hall's agent confirmed that he was undergoing treatment for Hodgkin's lymphoma. Hall expressed his sadness upon learning about his cancer at age 38, especially because his father had died of cancer at age 39.

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.