

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