August Emerson
August Emerson | |
|---|---|
| Born | Parkland, Florida, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2005–present |
August Emerson is an American actor best known for his work on television, independent film, and musical theatre. He is best known for playing musician Dylan Carlson in the 2015 docudrama Soaked in Bleach. He is currently playing the role of Connor Murphy in the national tour of Dear Evan Hansen.
Early career
[edit]Emerson and his sister, Danna Maret, were introduced to acting at a young age. The aspiring actors appeared in local theatre productions and commercials for several years as children in South Florida.
Career (television and film)
[edit]He was a recurring regular on the first three seasons of the acclaimed AMC Network drama series Halt and Catch Fire.[1]
In 2015, August co-starred in the controversial docudrama Soaked in Bleach, a film that explores the tragic untimely death of Kurt Cobain.[2] He also had roles in The Mentalist, Bones and ER.
References
[edit]- ^ Collins, Sean T. (22 June 2015). "'Halt and Catch Fire' Recap: Trapped in the Closet". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
- ^ van der Woodsen, Chanel (28 June 2015). "Kurt Cobain's Death Sparks New Investigation, Murder Suspected". Guardian Liberty Voice. Retrieved 20 August 2020.