Michael Potts

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Michael Potts

Acting 64 September 21, 1962

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

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 accla…

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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

8.0 1999 TV Show
Law & Order

Law & Order

7.3 1990 TV Show
The Blacklist

The Blacklist

7.6 2013 TV Show
True Detective

True Detective

8.3 2014 TV Show
Gotham

Gotham

7.6 2014 TV Show
The Wire

The Wire

8.6 2002 TV Show
Person of Interest

Person of Interest

8.1 2011 TV Show
Elementary

Elementary

7.6 2012 TV Show
Blue Bloods

Blue Bloods

7.8 2010 TV Show
White Collar

White Collar

8.2 2009 TV Show
FBI

FBI

7.9 2018 TV Show
Conspiracy Theory

Conspiracy Theory

6.6 1997 Movie

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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.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2026
    Nemesis

    TV show James Sealey

  2. 2026
    Best Medicine

    TV show Gilbert Carlisle

  3. 2025
    Out of Order

    Movie Jerry

  4. 2025
    Highest 2 Lowest

    Movie Patrick Bethea

  5. 2024
    The Piano Lesson: Legacy and a Vision

    Movie Self

  6. 2024
    The Piano Lesson

    Movie Wining Boy

  7. 2023
    Rustin

    Movie Cleve Robinson

  8. 2023
    The Irrational

    TV show Nnamdi Adesina

  9. 2023
    Shakespeare in the Park: Richard III

    Movie Lord Stanley

  10. 2022
    East New York

    TV show Goody Gaines

  11. 2022
    Rounding

    Movie Dr. Emil Harrison

  12. 2022
    The First Lady

    TV show Fraser Robinson

  13. 2022
    Measure of Revenge

    Movie Detective Eaton

  14. 2021
    Cicada

    Movie Francis

  15. 2020
    Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen

    Movie Self

  16. 2020
    Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

    Movie Slow Drag

More credits
  1. 2020
    Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector

    TV show Dr. Arthur Wasden

  2. 2019
    Prodigal Son

    TV show Dr. Brandon Marsh

  3. 2018
    Here and Now

    Movie Ray

  4. 2018
    God Friended Me

    TV show King Omari

  5. 2018
    FBI

    TV show Agent Bruce Ellis

  6. 2017
    Taken

    TV show Hanson

  7. 2017
    The Good Fight

    TV show Bill Goate

  8. 2016
    37

    Movie Archibald Smith

  9. 2016
    Bull

    TV show Judge Nolan

  10. 2016
    Let Me Make You a Martyr

    Movie Charon

  11. 2016
    BrainDead

    TV show Dr. Daudier

  12. 2015
    Allegiance

    TV show

  13. 2014
    Gotham

    TV show Sid Bunderslaw

  14. 2014
    Madam Secretary

    TV show Senator Fred Reynolds

  15. 2014
    True Detective

    TV show Maynard Gilbough

  16. 2013
    The Blacklist

    TV show Iniko

  17. 2012
    Elementary

    TV show Doctor Peter Hanson

  18. 2011
    Person of Interest

    TV show Travers

  19. 2010
    Blue Bloods

    TV show Thorton Mead

  20. 2009
    White Collar

    TV show David

  21. 2009
    Nurse Jackie

    TV show Mediator

  22. 2007
    Damages

    TV show Horatio Emanuel

  23. 2007
    Flight of the Conchords

    TV show Nigel Saladu

  24. 2002
    The Wire

    TV show Brother Mouzone