Michael Potts

Michael Potts

Age 63 — born September 21, 1962·Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

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.

DramaCrimeThriller

44Credits29 TV · 15 films
1990–2026Years activefirst to latest
10.0 Highest ratedOut of Order!
7.0 Average ratingacross 43 titles

Top TV shows 29best Michael Potts shows

  1. 1The Wire posterThe WireBrother Mouzone · 7 eps · 20028.6
  2. 2White Collar posterWhite CollarDavid · 1 ep · 20098.2
  3. 3True Detective posterTrue DetectiveDet. Maynard Gilbough · 2014–present · Drama8.1
  4. 4Person of Interest posterPerson of InterestTravers · 2 eps · 20118.1
  5. 5Prodigal Son posterProdigal SonDr. Brandon Marsh · 2 eps · 20198.1
  6. 6Law & Order: Special Victims Unit posterLaw & Order: Special Victims UnitCole Draper · 6 eps · 19998.0
  7. 7Flight of the Conchords posterFlight of the ConchordsNigel Saladu · 1 ep · 20077.9
  8. 8FBI posterFBIAgent Bruce Ellis · 1 ep · 20187.9
  9. 9Blue Bloods posterBlue BloodsThorton Mead · 1 ep · 20107.8
  10. 10God Friended Me posterGod Friended MeKing Omari · 1 ep · 20187.7
  11. 11Elementary posterElementaryDoctor Peter Hanson · 1 ep · 20127.6
  12. 12The Blacklist posterThe BlacklistIniko · 1 ep · 20137.6
  13. 13Gotham posterGothamSid Bunderslaw · 3 eps · 20147.6
  14. 14The Good Fight posterThe Good FightBill Goate · 1 ep · 20177.5
  15. 15Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector posterLincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone CollectorDr. Arthur Wasden · 1 ep · 20207.5
  16. 16Thomas Jefferson posterThomas Jefferson19977.5
  17. 17Nemesis posterNemesisJames Sealey · 8 eps · 20267.4
  18. 18Damages posterDamagesHoratio Emanuel · 3 eps · 20077.4
  19. 19Best Medicine posterBest MedicineGilbert Carlisle · 1 ep · 20267.3
  20. 20Law & Order posterLaw & OrderReggie Dobbs · 1 ep · 19907.3
  21. 21BrainDead posterBrainDeadDr. Daudier · 1 ep · 20167.2
  22. 22East New York posterEast New YorkGoody Gaines · 4 eps · 20227.1
  23. 23Nurse Jackie posterNurse JackieMediator · 2 eps · 20097.1
  24. 24Bull posterBullJudge Nolan · 1 ep · 20167.0
  25. 25Madam Secretary posterMadam SecretarySenator Fred Reynolds · 3 eps · 20147.0
  26. 26Allegiance posterAllegiance2 eps · 20156.7
  27. 27The Irrational posterThe IrrationalNnamdi Adesina · 1 ep · 20236.6
  28. 28Taken posterTakenHanson · 1 ep · 20176.5
  29. 29The First Lady posterThe First LadyFraser Robinson · 5 eps · 20225.7

Top movies 15best Michael Potts movies

  1. 1Out of Order! posterOut of Order!Jerry · 202510.0
  2. 2Ma Rainey's Black Bottom posterMa Rainey's Black BottomSlow Drag · 20206.6
  3. 3Conspiracy Theory posterConspiracy TheoryJustice Guard · 19976.6
  4. 4Rustin posterRustinCleve Robinson · 20236.5
  5. 5Hackers posterHackersTow Truck Driver · 19956.4
  6. 6The Peacemaker posterThe PeacemakerDOE Haz-mat Tech #1 · 19976.0
  7. 7The Piano Lesson posterThe Piano LessonWining Boy · 20245.8
  8. 8Cicada posterCicadaFrancis · 20215.8
  9. 9Highest 2 Lowest posterHighest 2 LowestPatrick Bethea · 20255.5
  10. 10Here and Now posterHere and NowRay · 20185.3
  11. 11Let Me Make You a Martyr posterLet Me Make You a MartyrCharon · 20165.0
  12. 12Rounding posterRoundingDr. Emil Harrison · 20224.9
  13. 1337 poster37Archibald Smith · 20164.8
  14. 14Measure of Revenge posterMeasure of RevengeDetective Eaton · 20224.7
  15. 15Shakespeare in the Park: Richard III posterShakespeare in the Park: Richard IIILord Stanley · 2023

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