Michael C. Hall (born 1 February 1971) is an American actor known for intense, finely controlled performances in television, theatre, and film. He first gained major attention as David Fisher in HBO’s Six Feet Under (2001–2005), where his portrayal of grief, restraint, and emotional volatility became one of the series’ defining elements and earned him strong critical recognition.
Hall became a global star as Dexter Morgan in Showtime’s Dexter (2006–2013), playing a forensic blood-spatter analyst who leads a double life as a serial killer. He reprised the role in Dexter: New Blood (2021–2022), Dexter: Resurrection (2025–) and has remained closely associated with the character’s place in modern TV history. Beyond Dexter, Hall has worked in film and on stage, including playing the title role in Broadway’s Hedwig and the Angry Inch, and he has continued taking on diverse projects that highlight both his dramatic intensity and versatility.
Dexter
Although Dexter is set in Miami, much of the series was filmed in Los Angeles and Long Beach, California, with selected Miami-area locations.
Dexter: Original Sin
Dexter: Original Sin is set in Miami, the production follows the same pattern as the original Dexter by combining Florida material with California stand-ins.
Dexter: Resurrection
Dexter: Resurrection was filmed mainly in New York, with New York City and Yonkers forming the core of the production.
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