Michael Potts

Michael Potts

Acting
Born 1962-09-21Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

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 (17)

Highest 2 Lowest
5.5

Highest 2 Lowest

2025Movie5.5
Hackers
6.4

Hackers

1995Movie6.4
The Peacemaker
6.1

The Peacemaker

1997Movie6.1
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
6.6

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

2020Movie6.6
Conspiracy Theory
6.6

Conspiracy Theory

1997Movie6.6
Rustin
6.5

Rustin

2023Movie6.5
Here and Now
5.3

Here and Now

2018Movie5.3
The Piano Lesson
5.8

The Piano Lesson

2024Movie5.8
Cicada
5.8

Cicada

2021Movie5.8
Measure of Revenge
4.6

Measure of Revenge

2022Movie4.6
Rounding
5.1

Rounding

2022Movie5.1
Let Me Make You a Martyr
5.1

Let Me Make You a Martyr

2016Movie5.1
Out of Order
10.0

Out of Order

2025Movie10.0
37
4.8

37

2016Movie4.8
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen
6.2

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

2020Movie6.2
The Piano Lesson: Legacy and a Vision

The Piano Lesson: Legacy and a Vision

2024Movie
Shakespeare in the Park: Richard III

Shakespeare in the Park: Richard III

2023Movie

TV Shows (29)

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
8.0

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

1999Series8.0
Law & Order
7.3

Law & Order

1990Series7.3
Blue Bloods
7.8

Blue Bloods

2010Series7.8
The Blacklist
7.6

The Blacklist

2013Series7.6
FBI
7.9

FBI

2018Series7.9
Person of Interest
8.1

Person of Interest

2011Series8.1
The Wire
8.6

The Wire

2002Series8.6
Elementary
7.6

Elementary

2012Series7.6
True Detective
8.3

True Detective

2014Series8.3
Gotham
7.6

Gotham

2014Series7.6
White Collar
8.2

White Collar

2009Series8.2
Damages
7.5

Damages

2007Series7.5
Madam Secretary
7.0

Madam Secretary

2014Series7.0
Bull
7.1

Bull

2016Series7.1
The Good Fight
7.6

The Good Fight

2017Series7.6
Nurse Jackie
7.1

Nurse Jackie

2009Series7.1
Taken
6.5

Taken

2017Series6.5
Best Medicine
7.2

Best Medicine

2026Series7.2
Prodigal Son
8.1

Prodigal Son

2019Series8.1
God Friended Me
7.7

God Friended Me

2018Series7.7
Nemesis
7.7

Nemesis

2026Series7.7
Flight of the Conchords
8.0

Flight of the Conchords

2007Series8.0
The Irrational
6.7

The Irrational

2023Series6.7
Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector
7.4

Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector

2020Series7.4
East New York
7.1

East New York

2022Series7.1
BrainDead
7.3

BrainDead

2016Series7.3
The First Lady
5.7

The First Lady

2022Series5.7
Allegiance
6.7

Allegiance

2015Series6.7
Thomas Jefferson
7.5

Thomas Jefferson

1997Series7.5