Michael Potts
Acting

Michael Potts

September 21, 1962 (63 years old) Brooklyn, 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.

Known For

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

1999 • TV

Law & Order

Law & Order

1990 • TV

Law & Order

Law & Order

1990 • TV

Law & Order

Law & Order

1990 • TV

Highest 2 Lowest

Highest 2 Lowest

2025 • Movie

Hackers

Hackers

1995 • Movie

Movie Credits (18)

Acting

2025

Highest 2 Lowest

as Patrick Bethea

1995

Hackers

as Tow Truck Driver

1997

Conspiracy Theory

as Justice Guard

1997

The Peacemaker

as DOE Haz-mat Tech #1

2016

37

as Archibald Smith

2022

Rounding

as Dr. Emil Harrison

2021

Cicada

as Francis

2025

Out of Order

as Jerry

2020

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

as Slow Drag

2024

The Piano Lesson

as Wining Boy

2023

Rustin

as Cleve Robinson

2016

Let Me Make You a Martyr

as Charon

2022

Measure of Revenge

as Detective Eaton

2018

Here and Now

as Ray

2020

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

as Self

2023

Shakespeare in the Park: Richard III

as Lord Stanley

2024

The Piano Lesson: Legacy and a Vision

as Self

2011

The Book of Mormon

as Mafala Hatimbi

TV Credits (32)

Acting

1999

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

as Cole Draper

6 episodes

1990

Law & Order

as Reggie Dobbs

1 episodes

1990

Law & Order

as Lester Wilkes

1 episodes

1990

Law & Order

as Malcolm Young

2 episodes

1990

Law & Order

as Kenneth Lowell

1 episodes

2013

The Blacklist

as Iniko

1 episodes

2010

Blue Bloods

as Thorton Mead

1 episodes

2018

FBI

as Agent Bruce Ellis

1 episodes

2012

Elementary

as Doctor Peter Hanson

1 episodes

2014

True Detective

as Maynard Gilbough

8 episodes

2011

Person of Interest

as Travers

2 episodes

2002

The Wire

as Brother Mouzone

7 episodes

2014

Gotham

as Sid Bunderslaw

3 episodes

2009

White Collar

as David

1 episodes

2017

The Good Fight

as Bill Goate

1 episodes

2016

Bull

as Judge Nolan

1 episodes

2014

Madam Secretary

as Senator Fred Reynolds

3 episodes

2019

Prodigal Son

as Dr. Brandon Marsh

2 episodes

2017

Taken

as Hanson

1 episodes

2007

Damages

as Horatio Emanuel

3 episodes

Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
September 21, 1962 (63 years old)
Place of Birth
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Popularity
0.8

Career Stats

18
Movies
32
TV Shows