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Michael Potts

Michael Potts

Known For Acting
Birthday Sep 21, 1962 (62)
Birthplace Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Popularity 0.2 (history)
Updated Dec 19, 2024 (Update)
Entry Date Apr 13, 2024
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Biography

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 d ... epth. 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

Filmography

The Piano Lesson

The Piano Lesson

2024

as Wining Boy

Rustin

Rustin

2023

as Cleve Robinson

Rounding

Rounding

2022

as Dr. Emil Harrison

Measure of Revenge

Measure of Revenge

2022

as Detective Eaton

Cicada

Cicada

2021

as Francis

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

2020

as Slow Drag

Here and Now

Here and Now

2018

as Ray

37

37

2016

as Archibald Smith

Let Me Make You a Martyr

Let Me Make You a Martyr

2016

as Charon

Conspiracy Theory

Conspiracy Theory

1997

as Justice Guard

The Peacemaker

The Peacemaker

1997

as DOE Haz-mat Tech #1

Hackers

Hackers

1995

as Tow Truck Driver

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Organization Category Movie
Television Credits

True Detective

as Maynard Gilbough

Episodes: 8

First Aired: Jan 12, 2014

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

as Cole Draper

Episodes: 6

First Aired: Sep 20, 1999

The First Lady

as Fraser Robinson

Episodes: 5

First Aired: Apr 17, 2022

East New York

as Goody Gaines

Episodes: 4

First Aired: Oct 02, 2022

The Wire

as Brother Mouzone

Episodes: 4

First Aired: Jun 02, 2002

Gotham

as Sid Bunderslaw

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Sep 22, 2014

Thomas Jefferson

as Isaac

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Feb 18, 1997

Person of Interest

as Travers

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Sep 22, 2011

Prodigal Son

as Dr. Brandon Marsh

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Sep 23, 2019

Law & Order

as Malcolm Young

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Sep 13, 1990

Blue Bloods

as Thorton Mead

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 24, 2010

White Collar

as David

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 23, 2009

Taken

as Hanson

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Feb 27, 2017

BrainDead

as Dr. Daudier

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jun 13, 2016

The Blacklist

as Iniko

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 23, 2013

Law & Order

as Reggie Dobbs

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 13, 1990

The Good Fight

as Bill Goate

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Feb 19, 2017

Law & Order

as Lester Wilkes

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 13, 1990

God Friended Me

as King Omari

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 30, 2018

Elementary

as Doctor Peter Hanson

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 27, 2012

Flight of the Conchords

as Nigel Saladu

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jun 17, 2007

Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector

as Dr. Arthur Wasden

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 10, 2020

FBI

as Agent Bruce Ellis

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 25, 2018

Bull

as Judge Nolan

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 20, 2016

Allegiance

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Feb 05, 2015

Thomas Jefferson

Episodes: 0

First Aired: Feb 18, 1997

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