Michael Potts
Birthday
1962/09/21 (62 years old)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Also know as
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Biography
Michael Potts, born January 26, 1962, in Brooklyn, NY, is a versatile 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 indelibl...Read more
Acting
(1995) Hackers
as Tow Truck Driver
(1997) Conspiracy Theory
as Justice Guard
(2022) Measure of Revenge
as Detective Eaton
(2023) Rustin
as Cleve Robinson
(2023) Shakespeare in the Park: Richard III
as Lord Stanley
(2024) The Piano Lesson
as Wining Boy
(2018) Here and Now
as Ray
(2016) 37
as Archibald Smith
(2016) Let Me Make You a Martyr
as Charon
Out of Order!
as Jerry
(2020) Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
as Slow Drag
(2021) Cicada
as Francis
(1997) The Peacemaker
as DOE Haz-mat Tech #1
(2020) Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen
as Self
(2022) Rounding
as Dr. Emil Harrison
Highest 2 Lowest
as Patrick Bethea
(2024) The Piano Lesson: Legacy and a Vision
as Self
(2022) East New York
as Goody Gaines
(1997) Thomas Jefferson
as ---
(2014) True Detective
as Maynard Gilbough
(1997) Thomas Jefferson
as Isaac
(2002) The Wire
as Brother Mouzone
(2010) Blue Bloods
as Thorton Mead
(2011) Person of Interest
as Travers
(2009) White Collar
as David
(2015) Allegiance
as ---
(1999) Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as Cole Draper
(2014) Gotham
as Sid Bunderslaw
(2017) Taken
as Hanson
(2016) BrainDead
as Dr. Daudier
(2013) The Blacklist
as Iniko
(2022) The First Lady
as Fraser Robinson
(1990) Law & Order
as Reggie Dobbs
(2017) The Good Fight
as Bill Goate
(1990) Law & Order
as Lester Wilkes
(2019) Prodigal Son
as Dr. Brandon Marsh
(2018) God Friended Me
as King Omari
(2012) Elementary
as Doctor Peter Hanson
(2007) Flight of the Conchords
as Nigel Saladu
(2020) Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector
as Dr. Arthur Wasden
(1990) Law & Order
as Malcolm Young
(2018) FBI
as Agent Bruce Ellis
(2016) Bull
as Judge Nolan