Michael Potts

Michael Potts

Acting

Born:
1962-09-21
Place of birth:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Biography

Michael Potts (born September 21, 1962) is an American actor known for his captivating performances across stage and screen. A Juilliard alum, he soared in Broadway, earning acclaim for "The Book of Mormon." His portrayal of Brother Mouzone in HBO's "The Wire" showcased his depth. Potts' talent spans television ("True Detective," "The Good Fight") and film ("The Promised Land"), embodying diverse characters with magnetic authenticity. With each role, he leaves an indelible mark, captivating audiences with his nuanced portrayals and solidifying his place as a revered actor in the industry.

Known For

Filmography

Nemesis

Nemesis

7.72026James Sealey
TV
Best Medicine

Best Medicine

7.12026Gilbert Carlisle
TV
Out of Order

Out of Order

10.02025Jerry
Movie
Highest 2 Lowest

Highest 2 Lowest

5.52025Patrick Bethea
Movie
The Piano Lesson: Legacy and a Vision

The Piano Lesson: Legacy and a Vision

2024Self
Movie
The Piano Lesson

The Piano Lesson

5.82024Wining Boy
Movie
Rustin

Rustin

6.52023Cleve Robinson
Movie
The Irrational

The Irrational

6.72023Nnamdi Adesina
TV
Shakespeare in the Park: Richard III

Shakespeare in the Park: Richard III

2023Lord Stanley
Movie
East New York

East New York

7.02022Goody Gaines
TV
Rounding

Rounding

5.22022Dr. Emil Harrison
Movie
The First Lady

The First Lady

5.72022Fraser Robinson
TV
Measure of Revenge

Measure of Revenge

4.62022Detective Eaton
Movie
Cicada

Cicada

5.82021Francis
Movie
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen

6.22020Self
Movie
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

6.62020Slow Drag
Movie
Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector

Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector

7.42020Dr. Arthur Wasden
TV
Prodigal Son

Prodigal Son

8.02019Dr. Brandon Marsh
TV
Here and Now

Here and Now

5.32018Ray
Movie
God Friended Me

God Friended Me

7.72018King Omari
TV
FBI

FBI

7.92018Agent Bruce Ellis
TV
Taken

Taken

6.52017Hanson
TV
The Good Fight

The Good Fight

7.52017Bill Goate
TV
37

37

4.82016Archibald Smith
Movie
Bull

Bull

7.12016Judge Nolan
TV
Let Me Make You a Martyr

Let Me Make You a Martyr

5.12016Charon
Movie
BrainDead

BrainDead

7.32016Dr. Daudier
TV
Allegiance

Allegiance

6.72015
TV
Gotham

Gotham

7.62014Sid Bunderslaw
TV
Madam Secretary

Madam Secretary

7.02014Senator Fred Reynolds
TV
True Detective

True Detective

8.32014Maynard Gilbough
TV
The Blacklist

The Blacklist

7.62013Iniko
TV
Mom

Mom

5.02013Andy
Movie
Elementary

Elementary

7.62012Doctor Peter Hanson
TV
Person of Interest

Person of Interest

8.12011Travers
TV
Blue Bloods

Blue Bloods

7.82010Thorton Mead
TV
White Collar

White Collar

8.22009David
TV
Nurse Jackie

Nurse Jackie

7.12009Mediator
TV
Damages

Damages

7.52007Horatio Emanuel
TV
Flight of the Conchords

Flight of the Conchords

8.02007Nigel Saladu
TV
The Wire

The Wire

8.62002Brother Mouzone
TV
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

8.01999Cole Draper
TV
The Peacemaker

The Peacemaker

6.11997DOE Haz-mat Tech #1
Movie
Conspiracy Theory

Conspiracy Theory

6.61997Justice Guard
Movie
Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson

7.71997Isaac
TV
Hackers

Hackers

6.41995Tow Truck Driver
Movie
Law & Order

Law & Order

7.31990Kenneth Lowell
TV