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Michael Potts

Actor
Born September 21, 1962 (61 years)
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.
Movies & Shows on Plex
  • Change in the Air
  • 37
Known For
  • Conspiracy Theory
  • Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
  • Rustin
  • 37
  • Let Me Make You a Martyr
  • Thomas Jefferson
  • Cicada
  • Change in the Air
  • Mom

Filmography

2024
2023
Rustin · as Cleve Robinson
2022
East New York (TV Series) · as Goody Gaines
2022
Rounding · as Dr. Emil Harrison
2022
Measure of Revenge · as Detective Eaton
2022
The First Lady (2022) (TV Series) · as Fraser Robinson
2020
Cicada · as Francis
2020
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom · as Slow Drag
2020
Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector (TV Series) · as Dr. Arthur Wasden
2019
Prodigal Son (TV Series) · as Dr. Brandon Marsh
2018
Here and Now · as Ray
2018
Change in the Air · as Professor Hoffman
2018
God Friended Me (TV Series) · as King Omari
2018
FBI (TV Series) · as Agent Bruce Ellis
2018
Random Acts of Flyness (TV Series) · as Director
2017
She's Gotta Have It (TV Series) · as Joseph Petiport
2017
Taken (2017) (TV Series) · as Hanson
2017
The Good Fight (TV Series) · as Bill Goate
2016
2016
37 · as Archibald Smith
2016
Bull (2016) (TV Series) · as Judge Nolan
2016
BrainDead (TV Series) · as Dr. Daudier
2015
Show Me a Hero (TV Series) · as Walter Henderson
2015
Allegiance (TV Series)
2014
Gotham (TV Series) · as Sid Bunderslaw
2014
Madam Secretary (TV Series) · as Senator Fred Reynolds
2014
Matador (2014) (TV Series) · as Moktar Zola
2014
True Detective (TV Series) · as Maynard Gilbough
2013
The Blacklist (TV Series) · as Iniko
2013
Mom · as Andy
2012
Elementary (TV Series) · as Doctor Peter Hanson
2011
Person of Interest (TV Series) · as Travers
2010
Blue Bloods (TV Series) · as Thorton Mead
2009
White Collar (TV Series) · as David
2009
Bored to Death (TV Series) · as Yusef
2009
Nurse Jackie (TV Series) · as Mediator
2009
Royal Pains (TV Series) · as Mr. Burman
2007
Damages (TV Series) · as Horatio Emanuel
2007
Flight of the Conchords (TV Series) · as Nigel Saladu
2006
Diggers · as South Shell Pot Buyer
2004
The Jury (2004) (TV Series) · as Dr. Bertand
2003
Queens Supreme (TV Series) · as Cast
2002
The Wire (TV Series) · as Brother Mouzone
1999
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV Series) · as Cole Draper
1999
Independent Lens (TV Series) · as Cast
1998
Trinity (TV Series) · as Cast
1997
The Peacemaker · as Doe Haz-Mat Tech #1
1997
Conspiracy Theory · as Justice Guard
1997
Oz (TV Series) · as Reinhardt
1997
Thomas Jefferson (TV Series) · as Isaac
1996
Cosby (TV Series) · as Floyd
1995
Hackers · as Tow Truck Driver
1993
NYPD Blue (TV Series) · as Mel
1990
Law & Order (TV Series) · as Malcolm Young
1971
Great Performances (TV Series) · as Lord Stanley
1956
As The World Turns (TV Series) · as Manager

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