Michael Potts

Michael Potts

Birthdate
September 21, 1962 (62 years old)
Place of Birth
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Known For
Acting

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Birthdate
September 21, 1962 (62 years old)
Place of Birth
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Known For
Acting

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 indelible mark, captivating audiences with his nuanced portrayals and solidifying his place as a revered actor in the industry.

Michael Potts's LGBTQ+ Titles

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
Slow Drag
Cicada
Cicada
Francis

Acting (43)

Out of Order! as Jerry
Highest 2 Lowest as Patrick Bethea
2024
The Piano Lesson: Legacy and a Vision as Self
2024
The Piano Lesson as Wining Boy
2023
Rustin as Cleve Robinson
2023
Shakespeare in the Park: Richard III as Lord Stanley
2022
East New York as Goody Gaines (4 episodes)
2022
Rounding as Dr. Emil Harrison
2022
The First Lady as Fraser Robinson (5 episodes)
2022
Measure of Revenge as Detective Eaton
2021
Cicada as Francis
2020
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen as Self
2020
2020
Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector as Dr. Arthur Wasden (1 episode)
2019
Prodigal Son as Dr. Brandon Marsh (2 episodes)
2018
Here and Now as Ray
2018
God Friended Me as King Omari (1 episode)
2018
FBI as Agent Bruce Ellis (1 episode)
2017
Taken as Hanson (1 episode)
2017
The Good Fight as Bill Goate (1 episode)
2016
37 as Archibald Smith
2016
Bull as Judge Nolan (1 episode)
2016
Let Me Make You a Martyr as Charon
2016
BrainDead as Dr. Daudier (1 episode)
2015
Allegiance (2 episodes)
2014
Gotham as Sid Bunderslaw (3 episodes)
2014
True Detective as Maynard Gilbough (8 episodes)
2013
The Blacklist as Iniko (1 episode)
2012
Elementary as Doctor Peter Hanson (1 episode)
2011
Person of Interest as Travers (2 episodes)
2010
Blue Bloods as Thorton Mead (1 episode)
2009
White Collar as David (1 episode)
2007
Flight of the Conchords as Nigel Saladu (1 episode)
2002
The Wire as Brother Mouzone (4 episodes)
1999
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as Cole Draper (6 episodes)
1997
The Peacemaker as DOE Haz-mat Tech #1
1997
Conspiracy Theory as Justice Guard
1997
Thomas Jefferson
1997
Thomas Jefferson as Isaac (2 episodes)
1995
Hackers as Tow Truck Driver
1990
Law & Order as Lester Wilkes (1 episode)
1990
Law & Order as Malcolm Young (2 episodes)
1990
Law & Order as Reggie Dobbs (1 episode)