



Michael Potts
About the person
Career:
Acting
Date of birth:1962-09-2163
Place of birth:Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Gender:Male
Popularity:1
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.
Filmography
Rating by year
- NemesisJames Sealey2026-05-147.486
- Best MedicineGilbert Carlisle2026-01-047.322
- Out of Order!Jerry2025-09-2710.01
- Highest 2 LowestPatrick Bethea2025-08-145.5487
- The Piano Lesson: Legacy and a VisionSelf2024-11-210.00
- The Piano LessonWining Boy2024-11-075.899
- RustinCleve Robinson2023-11-036.5216
- The IrrationalNnamdi Adesina2023-09-256.677
- Shakespeare in the Park: Richard IIILord Stanley2023-05-190.00
- East New YorkGoody Gaines2022-10-027.144
- RoundingDr. Emil Harrison2022-06-094.98
- The First LadyFraser Robinson2022-04-175.761
- Measure of RevengeDetective Eaton2022-03-184.726
- CicadaFrancis2021-10-295.820
- Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to ScreenSelf2020-12-186.217
- Ma Rainey's Black BottomSlow Drag2020-11-256.61,262
- Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone CollectorDr. Arthur Wasden2020-01-107.5144
- Prodigal SonDr. Brandon Marsh2019-09-238.1459
- Here and NowRay2018-11-095.364
- God Friended MeKing Omari2018-09-307.7206
- FBIAgent Bruce Ellis2018-09-257.9914
- TakenHanson2017-02-276.5267
- The Good FightBill Goate2017-02-197.5337
- 37Archibald Smith2016-10-074.825
- BullJudge Nolan2016-09-207.1401
- Let Me Make You a MartyrCharon2016-07-225.057
- BrainDeadDr. Daudier2016-06-137.2201
- Allegiance2015-02-056.749
- GothamSid Bunderslaw2014-09-227.63,711
- Madam SecretarySenator Fred Reynolds2014-09-217.0335
- True DetectiveMaynard Gilbough2014-01-128.34,179
- The BlacklistIniko2013-09-237.63,607
- ElementaryDoctor Peter Hanson2012-09-277.61,841
- Person of InterestTravers2011-09-228.12,065
- Blue BloodsThorton Mead2010-09-247.81,004
- White CollarDavid2009-10-238.21,560
- Nurse JackieMediator2009-06-087.1246
- DamagesHoratio Emanuel2007-07-247.4238
- Flight of the ConchordsNigel Saladu2007-06-177.9395
- The WireBrother Mouzone2002-06-028.62,709
- Law & Order: Special Victims UnitCole Draper1999-09-207.94,259
- The PeacemakerDOE Haz-mat Tech #11997-09-266.01,133
- Conspiracy TheoryJustice Guard1997-08-086.61,657
- Thomas Jefferson1997-02-187.511
- Thomas JeffersonIsaac1997-02-187.511
- HackersTow Truck Driver1995-09-146.41,488
- Law & OrderReggie Dobbs1990-09-137.3693
- Law & OrderLester Wilkes1990-09-137.3693
- Law & OrderMalcolm Young1990-09-137.3693
- Law & OrderKenneth Lowell1990-09-137.3693