Michael Potts
Actor
September 21, 1962 (63 years)
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
| 2026 | Nemesis (2026) · as James Sealey |
| 2026 | Best Medicine · as Gilbert Carlisle |
| 2025 | Highest 2 Lowest · as Patrick Bethea |
| 2024 | The Piano Lesson · as Wining Boy |
| 2023 | Rustin · as Cleve Robinson |
| 2023 | The Irrational · as Nnamdi Adesina |
| 2022 | East New York · as Goody Gaines |
| 2022 | Rounding · as Dr. Emil HarrisonOn Plex |
| 2022 | Measure of Revenge · as Detective Eaton |
| 2022 | The First Lady (2022) · as Fraser RobinsonOn Plex |
| 2020 | Ma Rainey's Black Bottom · as Slow Drag |
| 2020 | Cicada · as Francis |
| 2020 | Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector · as Dr. Arthur Wasden |
| 2019 | Prodigal Son · as Dr. Brandon Marsh |
| 2018 | Here and Now · as Ray |
| 2018 | Change in the Air · as Professor HoffmanOn Plex |
| 2018 | God Friended Me · as King Omari |
| 2018 | FBI · as Agent Bruce Ellis |
| 2018 | Random Acts of Flyness · as Director |
| 2017 | She's Gotta Have It · as Joseph Petiport |
| 2017 | Taken (2017) · as HansonOn Plex |
| 2017 | The Good Fight · as Bill Goate |
| 2016 | 37 · as Archibald SmithOn Plex |
| 2016 | Bull (2016) · as Judge Nolan |
| 2016 | Let Me Make You a Martyr · as Charon |
| 2016 | BrainDead · as Dr. Daudier |
| 2015 | Show Me a Hero · as Walter Henderson |
| 2015 | |
| 2014 | Gotham · as Sid Bunderslaw |
| 2014 | Madam Secretary · as Senator Fred Reynolds |
| 2014 | Matador (2014) · as Moktar Zola |
| 2014 | True Detective · as Maynard Gilbough |
| 2013 | The Blacklist · as Iniko |
| 2013 | Mom · as Andy |
| 2012 | Elementary · as Doctor Peter Hanson |
| 2011 | Person of Interest · as Travers |
| 2010 | Blue Bloods · as Thorton Mead |
| 2009 | White Collar · as David |
| 2009 | Bored to Death · as Yusef |
| 2009 | Nurse Jackie · as Mediator |
| 2009 | Royal Pains · as Mr. Burman |
| 2007 | Damages · as Horatio Emanuel |
| 2007 | Flight of the Conchords · as Nigel Saladu |
| 2006 | Diggers · as South Shell Pot Buyer |
| 2004 | The Jury (2004) · as Dr. Bertand |
| 2003 | Queens Supreme · as Cast |
| 2002 | The Wire · as Brother Mouzone |
| 1999 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit · as Cole Draper |
| 1998 | Trinity · as Cast |
| 1997 | The Peacemaker · as Doe Haz-Mat Tech #1 |
| 1997 | Conspiracy Theory · as Justice Guard |
| 1997 | Oz · as Reinhardt |
| 1997 | Thomas Jefferson · as Isaac |
| 1996 | Cosby · as Floyd |
| 1995 | Hackers · as Tow Truck Driver |
| 1993 | NYPD Blue · as Mel |
| 1990 | Law & Order · as Malcolm Young |
| 1971 | Great Performances · as Lord Stanley |
| 1956 | As The World Turns · as Manager |
| 2024 | The Piano Lesson: Legacy and a Vision · as Self |
| 2020 | |
| 2020 | Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen · as Self - Slow Drag |
| 2013 | The Real Daytime · as Self |
| 1999 | Independent Lens · as Self |
| 1996 | The West · as Self |
| 1952 | Today · as Self - Guest |