Michael Potts

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

47

Gender

Male

Birthday

1962-09-21 (63 years old)

Place of Birth

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

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.

Known For

  • Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

    Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

  • Law & Order

    Law & Order

  • Law & Order

    Law & Order

  • Law & Order

    Law & Order

  • Law & Order

    Law & Order

  • The Blacklist

    The Blacklist

  • Blue Bloods

    Blue Bloods

  • FBI

    FBI

  • True Detective

    True Detective

  • Person of Interest

    Person of Interest

  • Elementary

    Elementary

  • Gotham

    Gotham

  • The Wire

    The Wire

  • Bull

    Bull

  • White Collar

    White Collar

  • The Good Fight

    The Good Fight

  • Highest 2 Lowest

    Highest 2 Lowest

  • Madam Secretary

    Madam Secretary

  • Prodigal Son

    Prodigal Son

  • Taken

    Taken

  • The Irrational

    The Irrational

  • God Friended Me

    God Friended Me

  • Flight of the Conchords

    Flight of the Conchords

  • Hackers

    Hackers

  • Shakespeare in the Park: Richard III

    Shakespeare in the Park: Richard III

  • Here and Now

    Here and Now

  • The Peacemaker

    The Peacemaker

  • East New York

    East New York

  • Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector

    Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector

  • The First Lady

    The First Lady

  • BrainDead

    BrainDead

  • Allegiance

    Allegiance

  • The Piano Lesson

    The Piano Lesson

  • Conspiracy Theory

    Conspiracy Theory

  • Rounding

    Rounding

  • Let Me Make You a Martyr

    Let Me Make You a Martyr

  • Cicada

    Cicada

  • Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

    Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

  • Rustin

    Rustin

  • Thomas Jefferson

    Thomas Jefferson

  • Thomas Jefferson

    Thomas Jefferson

  • Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen

    Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen

  • 37

    37

  • The Piano Lesson: Legacy and a Vision

    The Piano Lesson: Legacy and a Vision

  • Measure of Revenge

    Measure of Revenge

  • Nemesis

    Nemesis

  • Out of Order

    Out of Order