
Michael Potts
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.
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Known For
Acting History
2025
Out of Order as Jerry
2025Highest 2 Lowest as Patrick Bethea
2024The Piano Lesson: Legacy and a Vision as Self
2024The Piano Lesson as Wining Boy
2023Rustin as Cleve Robinson
2023The Irrational as Nnamdi Adesina
2023Shakespeare in the Park: Richard III as Lord Stanley
2022East New York as Goody Gaines
2022Rounding as Dr. Emil Harrison
2022The First Lady as Fraser Robinson
2022Measure of Revenge as Detective Eaton
2021Cicada as Francis
2020Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen as Self
2020Ma Rainey's Black Bottom as Slow Drag
2020Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector as Dr. Arthur Wasden
2019Prodigal Son as Dr. Brandon Marsh
2018Here and Now as Ray
2018God Friended Me as King Omari
2018FBI as Agent Bruce Ellis
2017Taken as Hanson
2017The Good Fight as Bill Goate
201637 as Archibald Smith
2016Bull as Judge Nolan
2016Let Me Make You a Martyr as Charon
2016BrainDead as Dr. Daudier
2015Allegiance
2014Gotham as Sid Bunderslaw
2014Madam Secretary as Senator Fred Reynolds
2014True Detective as Maynard Gilbough
2013The Blacklist as Iniko
2012Elementary as Doctor Peter Hanson
2011Person of Interest as Travers
2010Blue Bloods as Thorton Mead
2009White Collar as David
2007Damages as Horatio Emanuel
2007Flight of the Conchords as Nigel Saladu
2002The Wire as Brother Mouzone
1999Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as Cole Draper
1997The Peacemaker as DOE Haz-mat Tech #1
1997Conspiracy Theory as Justice Guard
1997Thomas Jefferson
1997Thomas Jefferson as Isaac
1995Hackers as Tow Truck Driver
1990Law & Order as Reggie Dobbs
1990Law & Order as Lester Wilkes
1990Law & Order as Malcolm Young
1990Law & Order as Kenneth Lowell
—Nemesis as James Sealey






