Michael Potts

Michael Potts

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.

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Filmography

2025

Highest 2 Lowest
Highest 2 Lowest
as Patrick Bethea
Movie - Released: 5/19/2025

2024

The Piano Lesson
The Piano Lesson
as Wining Boy
Movie - Released: 11/7/2024
The Piano Lesson: Legacy and a Vision
The Piano Lesson: Legacy and a Vision
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/21/2024

2023

Rustin
Rustin
as Cleve Robinson
Movie - Released: 11/3/2023
Shakespeare in the Park: Richard III
Shakespeare in the Park: Richard III
as Lord Stanley
Movie - Released: 5/19/2023
The Irrational
The Irrational
as Nnamdi Adesina
TV - Released: 9/25/2023

2022

Measure of Revenge
Measure of Revenge
as Detective Eaton
Movie - Released: 3/18/2022
Rounding
Rounding
as Dr. Emil Harrison
Movie - Released: 6/9/2022
East New York
East New York
as Goody Gaines
TV - Released: 10/2/2022
The First Lady
The First Lady
as Fraser Robinson
TV - Released: 4/17/2022

2021

Cicada
Cicada
as Francis
Movie - Released: 10/29/2021

2020

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
as Slow Drag
Movie - Released: 11/25/2020
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/18/2020
Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector
Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector
as Dr. Arthur Wasden
TV - Released: 1/10/2020

2019

Prodigal Son
Prodigal Son
as Dr. Brandon Marsh
TV - Released: 9/23/2019

2018

Here and Now
Here and Now
as Ray
Movie - Released: 11/9/2018
God Friended Me
God Friended Me
as King Omari
TV - Released: 9/30/2018
FBI
FBI
as Agent Bruce Ellis
TV - Released: 9/25/2018

2017

Taken
Taken
as Hanson
TV - Released: 2/27/2017
The Good Fight
The Good Fight
as Bill Goate
TV - Released: 2/19/2017

2016

37
37
as Archibald Smith
Movie - Released: 10/7/2016
Let Me Make You a Martyr
Let Me Make You a Martyr
as Charon
Movie - Released: 7/22/2016
BrainDead
BrainDead
as Dr. Daudier
TV - Released: 6/13/2016
Bull
Bull
as Judge Nolan
TV - Released: 9/20/2016

2015

Allegiance
Allegiance
TV - Released: 2/5/2015

2014

True Detective
True Detective
as Maynard Gilbough
TV - Released: 1/12/2014
Gotham
Gotham
as Sid Bunderslaw
TV - Released: 9/22/2014

2013

The Blacklist
The Blacklist
as Iniko
TV - Released: 9/23/2013

2012

Elementary
Elementary
as Doctor Peter Hanson
TV - Released: 9/27/2012

2011

Person of Interest
Person of Interest
as Travers
TV - Released: 9/22/2011

2010

Blue Bloods
Blue Bloods
as Thorton Mead
TV - Released: 9/24/2010

2009

White Collar
White Collar
as David
TV - Released: 10/23/2009

2007

Flight of the Conchords
Flight of the Conchords
as Nigel Saladu
TV - Released: 6/17/2007

2002

The Wire
The Wire
as Brother Mouzone
TV - Released: 6/2/2002

1999

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as Cole Draper
TV - Released: 9/20/1999

1997

Conspiracy Theory
Conspiracy Theory
as Justice Guard
Movie - Released: 8/8/1997
The Peacemaker
The Peacemaker
as DOE Haz-mat Tech #1
Movie - Released: 9/26/1997
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
TV - Released: 2/18/1997
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
as Isaac
TV - Released: 2/18/1997

1995

Hackers
Hackers
as Tow Truck Driver
Movie - Released: 9/14/1995

1990

Law & Order
Law & Order
as Reggie Dobbs
TV - Released: 9/13/1990
Law & Order
Law & Order
as Lester Wilkes
TV - Released: 9/13/1990
Law & Order
Law & Order
as Malcolm Young
TV - Released: 9/13/1990
Law & Order
Law & Order
as Kenneth Lowell
TV - Released: 9/13/1990

Unknown

Movie
Out of Order!
as Jerry
Movie
TV
Nemesis
as James Sealey
TV