History of Michael C. Hall in Timeline
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*.
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.
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.
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: Hall Marries Amy Spanger
In 2002, Michael C. Hall married actress Amy Spanger.
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'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.
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.
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.
2007: Television Critics Association Award
In 2007, Michael C. Hall won the Television Critics Association award for Individual Achievement in Drama for his work on Dexter.
2008: Emmy Nomination
In 2008, Michael C. Hall was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his work on Dexter.
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.
2009: Film Credit: Gamer
In 2009, Michael C. Hall appeared in the science fiction thriller film Gamer.
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.
December 2010: Hall and Carpenter Announce Divorce Filing
In December 2010, Michael C. Hall and Jennifer Carpenter announced that they had filed for divorce.
2010: Awards for Dexter
In 2010, Michael C. Hall won a 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 role in Dexter.
December 2011: Hall and Carpenter's Divorce Finalized
In December 2011, Michael C. Hall and Jennifer Carpenter's divorce was finalized.
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".
September 2012: Hall Begins Dating Morgan Macgregor
In September 2012, Michael C. Hall began dating Morgan Macgregor.
2012: Release of "Peep World"
In 2012, Michael C. Hall appeared in the comedy "Peep World".
2012: Emmy Nomination
In 2012, Michael C. Hall was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his work on Dexter.
April 18, 2013: Dexter Final Season Announcement
On April 18, 2013, Showtime announced that season eight would be Dexter's final season.
2013: Releases of "Kill Your Darlings"
In 2013, Michael C. Hall appeared in "Kill Your Darlings".
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.
February 29, 2016: Hall Marries Morgan Macgregor
On February 29, 2016, Michael C. Hall married Morgan Macgregor.
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.
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.
November 7, 2021: Premiere of Dexter: New Blood
On November 7, 2021, Dexter: New Blood, starring Michael C. Hall, premiered on Showtime.
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.
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.
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