Michael Potts
Known for exceptional acting in global cinema.
Profession
Acting
Birthday
21 Sep 1962
Age
64 Years
Born In
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Total Projects
50
Years Active
36 Yrs
Avg Rating
7.0 ★
Overview
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...
Known For
Filmography
tv
Nemesis
Nemesis
as James Sealey
tv
Best Medicine
Best Medicine
as Gilbert Carlisle
movie
Out of Order
Out of Order
as Jerry
movie
Highest 2 Lowest
Highest 2 Lowest
as Patrick Bethea
movie
The Piano Lesson: Legacy and a Vision
The Piano Lesson: Legacy and a Vision
as Self
movie
The Piano Lesson
The Piano Lesson
as Wining Boy
movie
Rustin
Rustin
as Cleve Robinson
tv
The Irrational
The Irrational
as Nnamdi Adesina
movie
Shakespeare in the Park: Richard III
Shakespeare in the Park: Richard III
as Lord Stanley
tv
East New York
East New York
as Goody Gaines
movie
Rounding
Rounding
as Dr. Emil Harrison
tv
The First Lady
The First Lady
as Fraser Robinson
movie
Measure of Revenge
Measure of Revenge
as Detective Eaton
movie
Cicada
Cicada
as Francis
movie
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen
as Self
movie
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
as Slow Drag
tv
Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector
Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector
as Dr. Arthur Wasden
tv
Prodigal Son
Prodigal Son
as Dr. Brandon Marsh
movie
Here and Now
Here and Now
as Ray
tv
God Friended Me
God Friended Me
as King Omari
tv
FBI
FBI
as Agent Bruce Ellis
tv
Taken
Taken
as Hanson
tv
The Good Fight
The Good Fight
as Bill Goate
movie
37
37
as Archibald Smith
tv
Bull
Bull
as Judge Nolan
movie
Let Me Make You a Martyr
Let Me Make You a Martyr
as Charon
tv
BrainDead
BrainDead
as Dr. Daudier
tv
Allegiance
Allegiance
tv
Gotham
Gotham
as Sid Bunderslaw
tv
Madam Secretary
Madam Secretary
as Senator Fred Reynolds
tv
True Detective
True Detective
as Maynard Gilbough
tv
The Blacklist
The Blacklist
as Iniko
tv
Elementary
Elementary
as Doctor Peter Hanson
tv
Person of Interest
Person of Interest
as Travers
tv
Blue Bloods
Blue Bloods
as Thorton Mead
tv
White Collar
White Collar
as David
tv
Nurse Jackie
Nurse Jackie
as Mediator
tv
Damages
Damages
as Horatio Emanuel
tv
Flight of the Conchords
Flight of the Conchords
as Nigel Saladu
tv
The Wire
The Wire
as Brother Mouzone
tv
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as Cole Draper
movie
The Peacemaker
The Peacemaker
as DOE Haz-mat Tech #1
movie
Conspiracy Theory
Conspiracy Theory
as Justice Guard
tv
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
tv
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
as Isaac
movie
Hackers
Hackers
as Tow Truck Driver
tv
Law & Order
Law & Order
as Reggie Dobbs
tv
Law & Order
Law & Order
as Lester Wilkes
tv
Law & Order
Law & Order
as Malcolm Young
tv
Law & Order
Law & Order
as Kenneth Lowell