Michael Potts
Known for: Acting
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
Series
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Cole Draper
1999
Series
Law & Order
Reggie Dobbs
1990
Series
Law & Order
Lester Wilkes
1990
Series
Law & Order
Malcolm Young
1990
Series
Law & Order
Kenneth Lowell
1990
Series
The Blacklist
Iniko
2013
Series
FBI
Agent Bruce Ellis
2018
Series
Person of Interest
Travers
2011
Series
Blue Bloods
Thorton Mead
2010
Series
The Wire
Brother Mouzone
2002
Series
Elementary
Doctor Peter Hanson
2012
Series
True Detective
Maynard Gilbough
2014
Series
Damages
Horatio Emanuel
2007
Series
White Collar
David
2009
Series
Gotham
Sid Bunderslaw
2014
Series
Madam Secretary
Senator Fred Reynolds
2014
Series
The Good Fight
Bill Goate
2017
Series
Bull
Judge Nolan
2016
Series
Nurse Jackie
Mediator
2009
Series
Taken
Hanson
2017
Series
Best Medicine
Gilbert Carlisle
2026
Series
Prodigal Son
Dr. Brandon Marsh
2019
Series
Nemesis
James Sealey
2026
Series
The Irrational
Nnamdi Adesina
2023
Series
Flight of the Conchords
Nigel Saladu
2007
Series
God Friended Me
King Omari
2018
Series
East New York
Goody Gaines
2022
Film
Hackers
Tow Truck Driver
1995
Film
Highest 2 Lowest
Patrick Bethea
2025
Film
The Peacemaker
DOE Haz-mat Tech #1
1997
Film
Conspiracy Theory
Justice Guard
1997
Series
The First Lady
Fraser Robinson
2022
Series
Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector
Dr. Arthur Wasden
2020
Series
BrainDead
Dr. Daudier
2016
Series
Allegiance
2015
Film
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
Slow Drag
2020
Film
The Piano Lesson
Wining Boy
2024
Film
Here and Now
Ray
2018
Film
Rustin
Cleve Robinson
2023
Film
Cicada
Francis
2021
Film
Measure of Revenge
Detective Eaton
2022
Film
Rounding
Dr. Emil Harrison
2022
Film
Let Me Make You a Martyr
Charon
2016
Series
Thomas Jefferson
1997
Series
Thomas Jefferson
Isaac
1997
Film
The Piano Lesson: Legacy and a Vision
Self
2024
Film
Out of Order
Jerry
2025
Film
37
Archibald Smith
2016
Film
Shakespeare in the Park: Richard III
Lord Stanley
2023
Film
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen
Self
2020