Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

September 21, 1962 (age 63)

Place of Birth

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

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Michael Potts

Biography

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

2026TVBest Medicineas Gilbert Carlisle 2025FilmOut of Orderas Jerry 2025FilmHighest 2 Lowestas Patrick Bethea 2024FilmThe Piano Lesson: Legacy and a Visionas Self 2024FilmThe Piano Lessonas Wining Boy 2023FilmRustinas Cleve Robinson 2023TVThe Irrationalas Nnamdi Adesina 2023FilmShakespeare in the Park: Richard IIIas Lord Stanley 2022TVEast New Yorkas Goody Gaines 2022FilmRoundingas Dr. Emil Harrison 2022TVThe First Ladyas Fraser Robinson 2022FilmMeasure of Revengeas Detective Eaton 2021FilmCicadaas Francis 2020FilmMa Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screenas Self 2020FilmMa Rainey's Black Bottomas Slow Drag 2020TVLincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collectoras Dr. Arthur Wasden 2019TVProdigal Sonas Dr. Brandon Marsh 2018FilmHere and Nowas Ray 2018TVGod Friended Meas King Omari 2018TVFBIas Agent Bruce Ellis 2017TVTakenas Hanson 2017TVThe Good Fightas Bill Goate 2016Film37as Archibald Smith 2016TVBullas Judge Nolan 2016FilmLet Me Make You a Martyras Charon 2016TVBrainDeadas Dr. Daudier 2015TVAllegiance 2014TVGothamas Sid Bunderslaw 2014TVMadam Secretaryas Senator Fred Reynolds 2014TVTrue Detectiveas Maynard Gilbough 2013FilmMaking True Detectiveas Self / Maynard Gilbough 2013TVThe Blacklistas Iniko 2012TVElementaryas Doctor Peter Hanson 2011TVPerson of Interestas Travers 2011FilmThe Book of Mormonas Mafala Hatimbi 2010TVBlue Bloodsas Thorton Mead 2009TVWhite Collaras David 2007TVDamagesas Horatio Emanuel 2007TVFlight of the Conchordsas Nigel Saladu 2002TVThe Wireas Brother Mouzone 1999TVLaw & Order: Special Victims Unitas Cole Draper 1997FilmThe Peacemakeras DOE Haz-mat Tech #1 1997FilmConspiracy Theoryas Justice Guard 1997TVThomas Jefferson 1995FilmHackersas Tow Truck Driver 1990TVLaw & Orderas Reggie Dobbs —TVNemesisas James Sealey