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Michael Dawson
Played by Harold PerrineauThe Survivors
A construction worker and aspiring artist desperate to reconnect with his son Walt after years of estrangement. His desperation to save Walt leads him to commit one of the most shocking betrayals in the show's history.
Notable Quotes
“WAAAAALT!”
“I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.”
“They took my son.”
Trivia
- Harold Perrineau's anguished screaming of "WALT!" became one of the most parodied moments from the show.
- Michael's murder of Ana Lucia and Libby was one of the most shocking twists in the series, fundamentally changing how audiences viewed his character.
- The Whispers on the Island are eventually revealed to be the spirits of people like Michael who died and can't move on.
Key Episodes
+ 2 more centric episodes