Acting credits
47
Established
Large and steady acting portfolio.
Actor
Michael Potts
Acting
Career Snapshot
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TMDB popularity
0.7
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Movies: 19Series: 28
TMDB ID: 167566
IMDb ID: nm0693446
Known for: Acting
Born: September 21, 1962
Age: 63
Place of birth: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Gender: Male
Adult content flag: No
Career span: 1990 - 2026
Years active: 37
Average TMDB rating: 6.93
Wikidata: Q6833594
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.
Movies
Movies
Movie credits linked with Michael Potts.
10.0
Out of Order
as Jerry
2025 Movie
5.5
Highest 2 Lowest
as Patrick Bethea
2025 Movie
The Piano Lesson: Legacy and a Vision
as Self
2024 Movie
5.9
The Piano Lesson
as Wining Boy
2024 Movie
6.5
Rustin
as Cleve Robinson
2023 Movie
Shakespeare in the Park: Richard III
as Lord Stanley
2023 Movie
4.6
Rounding
as Dr. Emil Harrison
2022 Movie
4.6
Measure of Revenge
as Detective Eaton
2022 Movie
5.8
Cicada
as Francis
2021 Movie
6.3
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen
as Self
2020 Movie
6.6
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
as Slow Drag
2020 Movie
5.3
Here and Now
as Ray
2018 Movie
4.8
37
as Archibald Smith
2016 Movie
5.1
Let Me Make You a Martyr
as Charon
2016 Movie
Making True Detective
as Self / Maynard Gilbough
2013 Movie
The Book of Mormon
as Mafala Hatimbi
2011 Movie
6.0
The Peacemaker
as DOE Haz-mat Tech #1
1997 Movie
6.6
Conspiracy Theory
as Justice Guard
1997 Movie
6.4
Hackers
as Tow Truck Driver
1995 Movie
Series
Series
Series credits linked with Michael Potts.
7.6
Best Medicine
as Gilbert Carlisle • 1 eps
2026 Series
6.6
The Irrational
as Nnamdi Adesina • 1 eps
2023 Series
7.1
East New York
as Goody Gaines • 4 eps
2022 Series
5.8
The First Lady
as Fraser Robinson • 5 eps
2022 Series
7.5
Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector
as Dr. Arthur Wasden • 1 eps
2020 Series
8.1
Prodigal Son
as Dr. Brandon Marsh • 2 eps
2019 Series
7.7
God Friended Me
as King Omari • 1 eps
2018 Series
7.9
FBI
as Agent Bruce Ellis • 1 eps
2018 Series
6.5
Taken
as Hanson • 1 eps
2017 Series
7.5
The Good Fight
as Bill Goate • 1 eps
2017 Series
7.1
Bull
as Judge Nolan • 1 eps
2016 Series
7.2
BrainDead
as Dr. Daudier • 1 eps
2016 Series
6.8
Allegiance
2 eps
2015 Series
7.6
Gotham
as Sid Bunderslaw • 3 eps
2014 Series
7.0
Madam Secretary
as Senator Fred Reynolds • 3 eps
2014 Series
8.3
True Detective
as Maynard Gilbough • 8 eps
2014 Series
7.6
The Blacklist
as Iniko • 1 eps
2013 Series
7.6
Elementary
as Doctor Peter Hanson • 1 eps
2012 Series
8.1
Person of Interest
as Travers • 2 eps
2011 Series
7.8
Blue Bloods
as Thorton Mead • 1 eps
2010 Series
8.2
White Collar
as David • 1 eps
2009 Series
7.4
Damages
as Horatio Emanuel • 3 eps
2007 Series
7.9
Flight of the Conchords
as Nigel Saladu • 1 eps
2007 Series
8.6
The Wire
as Brother Mouzone • 7 eps
2002 Series