Michael Potts
- Acting
- September 21, 1962 · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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
Filmography
- Nemesis · James Sealey
- Best Medicine · Gilbert Carlisle
- Out of Order · Jerry
- Highest 2 Lowest · Patrick Bethea
- The Piano Lesson: Legacy and a Vision · Self
- The Piano Lesson · Wining Boy
- Rustin · Cleve Robinson
- The Irrational · Nnamdi Adesina
- Shakespeare in the Park: Richard III · Lord Stanley
- East New York · Goody Gaines
- Rounding · Dr. Emil Harrison
- The First Lady · Fraser Robinson
- Measure of Revenge · Detective Eaton
- Cicada · Francis
- Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen · Self
- Ma Rainey's Black Bottom · Slow Drag
- Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector · Dr. Arthur Wasden
- Prodigal Son · Dr. Brandon Marsh
- Here and Now · Ray
- God Friended Me · King Omari
- FBI · Agent Bruce Ellis
- Taken · Hanson
- The Good Fight · Bill Goate
- 37 · Archibald Smith
- Bull · Judge Nolan
- Let Me Make You a Martyr · Charon
- BrainDead · Dr. Daudier
- Allegiance
- Gotham · Sid Bunderslaw
- Madam Secretary · Senator Fred Reynolds
- True Detective · Maynard Gilbough
- The Blacklist · Iniko
- Elementary · Doctor Peter Hanson
- Person of Interest · Travers
- Blue Bloods · Thorton Mead
- White Collar · David
- Nurse Jackie · Mediator
- Damages · Horatio Emanuel
- Flight of the Conchords · Nigel Saladu
- The Wire · Brother Mouzone
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit · Cole Draper
- The Peacemaker · DOE Haz-mat Tech #1
- Conspiracy Theory · Justice Guard
- Thomas Jefferson · Isaac
- Hackers · Tow Truck Driver
- Law & Order · Reggie Dobbs, Lester Wilkes