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Known For
Acting
Birthday
September 21, 1962
Place of Birth
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Michael Potts
0.8 Popularity
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.
Known For
10.0
Jerry
Out of Order
2025
5.5
Patrick Bethea
Highest 2 Lowest
2025
0.0
Self
The Piano Lesson: Legacy and a Vision
2024
6.0
Wining Boy
The Piano Lesson
2024
6.5
Cleve Robinson
Rustin
2023
6.6
Nnamdi Adesina
The Irrational
2023
0.0
Lord Stanley
Shakespeare in the Park: Richard III
2023
7.1
Goody Gaines
East New York
2022
4.6
Dr. Emil Harrison
Rounding
2022
5.8
Fraser Robinson
The First Lady
2022
Credits
Out of Order
as Jerry
2025
10.0
Highest 2 Lowest
as Patrick Bethea
2025
5.5
The Piano Lesson: Legacy and a Vision
as Self
2024
0.0
The Piano Lesson
as Wining Boy
2024
6.0
Rustin
as Cleve Robinson
2023
6.5
The Irrational
as Nnamdi Adesina
2023
6.6
Shakespeare in the Park: Richard III
as Lord Stanley
2023
0.0
East New York
as Goody Gaines
2022
7.1
Rounding
as Dr. Emil Harrison
2022
4.6
The First Lady
as Fraser Robinson
2022
5.8
Measure of Revenge
as Detective Eaton
2022
4.6
Cicada
as Francis
2021
5.8
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen
as Self
2020
6.2
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
as Slow Drag
2020
6.6
Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector
as Dr. Arthur Wasden
2020
7.6
Prodigal Son
as Dr. Brandon Marsh
2019
8.1
Here and Now
as Ray
2018
5.3
God Friended Me
as King Omari
2018
7.7
FBI
as Agent Bruce Ellis
2018
7.9
Taken
as Hanson
2017
6.5
The Good Fight
as Bill Goate
2017
7.5
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as Archibald Smith
2016
4.8
Bull
as Judge Nolan
2016
7.1
Let Me Make You a Martyr
as Charon
2016
5.1
BrainDead
as Dr. Daudier
2016
7.2
Allegiance
2015
6.8
Gotham
as Sid Bunderslaw
2014
7.6
Madam Secretary
as Senator Fred Reynolds
2014
7.0
True Detective
as Maynard Gilbough
2014
8.3
The Blacklist
as Iniko
2013
7.6
Elementary
as Doctor Peter Hanson
2012
7.6
Person of Interest
as Travers
2011
8.1
Blue Bloods
as Thorton Mead
2010
7.8
White Collar
as David
2009
8.2
Damages
as Horatio Emanuel
2007
7.4
Flight of the Conchords
as Nigel Saladu
2007
7.9
The Wire
as Brother Mouzone
2002
8.6
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as Cole Draper
1999
7.9
The Peacemaker
as DOE Haz-mat Tech #1
1997
6.0
Conspiracy Theory
as Justice Guard
1997
6.6
Thomas Jefferson
1997
8.0
Thomas Jefferson
as Isaac
1997
8.0
Hackers
as Tow Truck Driver
1995
6.4
Law & Order
as Reggie Dobbs
1990
7.4
Law & Order
as Lester Wilkes
1990
7.4
Law & Order
as Malcolm Young
1990
7.4
Law & Order
as Kenneth Lowell
1990
7.4
Nemesis
as James Sealey
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0.0