Michael Potts

Michael Potts

Born

September 21, 1962 (62 years old)

Known For

Acting

Place of Birth

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

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.

Highest 2 Lowest

Highest 2 Lowest

Patrick Bethea

0.0

2025

The Piano Lesson: Legacy and a Vision

The Piano Lesson: Legacy and a Vision

Self

0.0

2024

The Piano Lesson

The Piano Lesson

Wining Boy

6.2

2024

Rustin

Rustin

Cleve Robinson

6.6

2023

The Irrational

The Irrational

Nnamdi Adesina · (1 episode)

6.8

2023

Shakespeare in the Park: Richard III

Shakespeare in the Park: Richard III

Lord Stanley

0.0

2023

East New York

East New York

Goody Gaines · (4 episodes)

7.3

2022

Rounding

Rounding

Dr. Emil Harrison

5.5

2022

The First Lady

The First Lady

Fraser Robinson · (5 episodes)

6.4

2022

Measure of Revenge

Measure of Revenge

Detective Eaton

4.8

2022

Cicada

Cicada

Francis

6.0

2021

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

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

Self

6.2

2020

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

Slow Drag

6.7

2020

Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector

Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector

Dr. Arthur Wasden · (1 episode)

7.6

2020

Prodigal Son

Prodigal Son

Dr. Brandon Marsh · (2 episodes)

8.1

2019

Here and Now

Here and Now

Ray

5.3

2018

God Friended Me

God Friended Me

King Omari · (1 episode)

7.8

2018

FBI

FBI

Agent Bruce Ellis · (1 episode)

7.9

2018

Taken

Taken

Hanson · (1 episode)

6.5

2017

The Good Fight

The Good Fight

Bill Goate · (1 episode)

7.6

2017

37

37

Archibald Smith

4.6

2016

Bull

Bull

Judge Nolan · (1 episode)

7.0

2016

Let Me Make You a Martyr

Let Me Make You a Martyr

Charon

5.1

2016

BrainDead

BrainDead

Dr. Daudier · (1 episode)

7.2

2016

Allegiance

Allegiance

(2 episodes)

6.9

2015

Gotham

Gotham

Sid Bunderslaw · (3 episodes)

7.6

2014

Madam Secretary

Madam Secretary

Senator Fred Reynolds · (3 episodes)

7.0

2014

True Detective

True Detective

Maynard Gilbough · (8 episodes)

8.3

2014

The Blacklist

The Blacklist

Iniko · (1 episode)

7.6

2013

Elementary

Elementary

Doctor Peter Hanson · (1 episode)

7.6

2012

Person of Interest

Person of Interest

Travers · (2 episodes)

8.1

2011

Blue Bloods

Blue Bloods

Thorton Mead · (1 episode)

7.8

2010

White Collar

White Collar

David · (1 episode)

8.2

2009

Flight of the Conchords

Flight of the Conchords

Nigel Saladu · (1 episode)

7.9

2007

The Wire

The Wire

Brother Mouzone · (7 episodes)

8.6

2002

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Cole Draper · (6 episodes)

7.9

1999

The Peacemaker

The Peacemaker

DOE Haz-mat Tech #1

6.0

1997

Conspiracy Theory

Conspiracy Theory

Justice Guard

6.6

1997

Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson

(0 episode)

8.0

1997

Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson

Isaac · (2 episodes)

8.0

1997

Hackers

Hackers

Tow Truck Driver

6.4

1995

Out of Order!

Jerry

0.0

Law & Order

Law & Order

Reggie Dobbs · (1 episode)

7.4

1990

Law & Order

Law & Order

Lester Wilkes · (1 episode)

7.4

1990

Law & Order

Law & Order

Malcolm Young · (2 episodes)

7.4

1990

Nemesis

Nemesis

James Sealey · (2 episodes)

0.0

Law & Order

Law & Order

Kenneth Lowell · (1 episode)

7.4

1990