Michael Potts
ActingBiography
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.
Movies
(19 total)
Conspiracy Theory
as Justice Guard
Hackers
as Tow Truck Driver
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
as Slow Drag
The Peacemaker
as DOE Haz-mat Tech #1
Highest 2 Lowest
as Patrick Bethea
Rustin
as Cleve Robinson
The Piano Lesson
as Wining Boy
Here and Now
as Ray
Let Me Make You a Martyr
as Charon
37
as Archibald Smith
Measure of Revenge
as Detective Eaton
Cicada
as Francis
Rounding
as Dr. Emil Harrison
Out of Order
as Jerry
Shakespeare in the Park: Richard III
as Lord Stanley
The Book of Mormon
as Mafala Hatimbi
Making True Detective
as Self / Maynard Gilbough
TV Shows
(32 total)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as Cole Draper
True Detective
as Maynard Gilbough
Gotham
as Sid Bunderslaw
The Blacklist
as Iniko
The Wire
as Brother Mouzone
Person of Interest
as Travers
Elementary
as Doctor Peter Hanson
White Collar
as David
Blue Bloods
as Thorton Mead
FBI
as Agent Bruce Ellis
Law & Order
as Reggie Dobbs
Law & Order
as Lester Wilkes
Law & Order
as Malcolm Young
Law & Order
as Kenneth Lowell
Prodigal Son
as Dr. Brandon Marsh
Bull
as Judge Nolan
Flight of the Conchords
as Nigel Saladu
Madam Secretary
as Senator Fred Reynolds
The Good Fight
as Bill Goate
Taken
as Hanson