Michael Potts
Born
September 21, 1962 (age 63)
Birthplace
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Michael Potts

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.

Movies

Out of Order
Out of Order
2025 ★ 10.0
Jerry
Highest 2 Lowest
Highest 2 Lowest
2025 ★ 5.5
Patrick Bethea
The Piano Lesson
The Piano Lesson
2024 ★ 6.0
Wining Boy
Rustin
Rustin
2023 ★ 6.5
Cleve Robinson
Shakespeare in the Park: Richard III
Shakespeare in the Park: Richard III
2023
Lord Stanley
Rounding
Rounding
2022 ★ 4.6
Dr. Emil Harrison
Measure of Revenge
Measure of Revenge
2022 ★ 4.6
Detective Eaton
Cicada
Cicada
2021 ★ 5.8
Francis
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
2020 ★ 6.6
Slow Drag
Here and Now
Here and Now
2018 ★ 5.3
Ray
37
37
2016 ★ 4.8
Archibald Smith
Let Me Make You a Martyr
Let Me Make You a Martyr
2016 ★ 5.1
Charon
True Detective: Season One
True Detective: Season One
2014
Maynard Gilbough
The Peacemaker
The Peacemaker
1997 ★ 6.0
DOE Haz-mat Tech #1
Conspiracy Theory
Conspiracy Theory
1997 ★ 6.6
Justice Guard
Hackers
Hackers
1995 ★ 6.4
Tow Truck Driver

TV Series

The Irrational
The Irrational
2023 ★ 6.6
Nnamdi Adesina
1 Episode
East New York
East New York
2022 ★ 7.1
Goody Gaines
4 Episodes
The First Lady
The First Lady
2022 ★ 5.8
Fraser Robinson
5 Episodes
Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector
Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector
2020 ★ 7.6
Dr. Arthur Wasden
1 Episode
Prodigal Son
Prodigal Son
2019 ★ 8.1
Dr. Brandon Marsh
2 Episodes
God Friended Me
God Friended Me
2018 ★ 7.7
King Omari
1 Episode
FBI
FBI
2018 ★ 7.9
Agent Bruce Ellis
1 Episode
Taken
Taken
2017 ★ 6.5
Hanson
1 Episode
The Good Fight
The Good Fight
2017 ★ 7.5
Bill Goate
1 Episode
Bull
Bull
2016 ★ 7.1
Judge Nolan
1 Episode
BrainDead
BrainDead
2016 ★ 7.2
Dr. Daudier
1 Episode
Allegiance
Allegiance
2015 ★ 6.8
2 Episodes
Gotham
Gotham
2014 ★ 7.6
Sid Bunderslaw
3 Episodes
Madam Secretary
Madam Secretary
2014 ★ 7.0
Senator Fred Reynolds
3 Episodes
True Detective
True Detective
2014 ★ 8.3
Maynard Gilbough
8 Episodes
The Blacklist
The Blacklist
2013 ★ 7.6
Iniko
1 Episode
Elementary
Elementary
2012 ★ 7.6
Doctor Peter Hanson
1 Episode
Person of Interest
Person of Interest
2011 ★ 8.1
Travers
2 Episodes
Blue Bloods
Blue Bloods
2010 ★ 7.8
Thorton Mead
1 Episode
White Collar
White Collar
2009 ★ 8.2
David
1 Episode
Damages
Damages
2007 ★ 7.4
Horatio Emanuel
3 Episodes
Flight of the Conchords
Flight of the Conchords
2007 ★ 7.9
Nigel Saladu
1 Episode
The Wire
The Wire
2002 ★ 8.6
Brother Mouzone
7 Episodes
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999 ★ 7.9
Cole Draper
6 Episodes
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
1997 ★ 8.0
Law & Order
Law & Order
1990 ★ 7.4
Reggie Dobbs
1 Episode
Nemesis
Nemesis
James Sealey
2 Episodes