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.
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.
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Wikipedia: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6833594
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Filmography (Movies)
Out of Order
Character:Jerry
Release Date:27/09/2025
Highest 2 Lowest
Character:Patrick Bethea
Release Date:14/08/2025
The Piano Lesson: Legacy and a Vision
Character:Self
Release Date:21/11/2024
The Piano Lesson
Character:Wining Boy
Release Date:07/11/2024
Rustin
Character:Cleve Robinson
Release Date:03/11/2023
Shakespeare in the Park: Richard III
Character:Lord Stanley
Release Date:19/05/2023
Rounding
Character:Dr. Emil Harrison
Release Date:09/06/2022
Measure of Revenge
Character:Detective Eaton
Release Date:18/03/2022
Cicada
Character:Francis
Release Date:29/10/2021
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen
Character:Self
Release Date:18/12/2020
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
Character:Slow Drag
Release Date:25/11/2020
Here and Now
Character:Ray
Release Date:09/11/2018
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Character:Archibald Smith
Release Date:07/10/2016
Let Me Make You a Martyr
Character:Charon
Release Date:22/07/2016
The Book of Mormon
Character:Mafala Hatimbi
Release Date:24/03/2011
The Peacemaker
Character:DOE Haz-mat Tech #1
Release Date:26/09/1997
Conspiracy Theory
Character:Justice Guard
Release Date:08/08/1997
Hackers
Character:Tow Truck Driver
Release Date:14/09/1995
Television Appearances
Best Medicine
Character:Gilbert Carlisle
The Irrational
Character:Nnamdi Adesina
East New York
Character:Goody Gaines
The First Lady
Character:Fraser Robinson
Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector
Character:Dr. Arthur Wasden
Prodigal Son
Character:Dr. Brandon Marsh
God Friended Me
Character:King Omari
FBI
Character:Agent Bruce Ellis
Taken
Character:Hanson
The Good Fight
Character:Bill Goate
Bull
Character:Judge Nolan
BrainDead
Character:Dr. Daudier
Allegiance
Character:
Gotham
Character:Sid Bunderslaw
Madam Secretary
Character:Senator Fred Reynolds
True Detective
Character:Maynard Gilbough
The Blacklist
Character:Iniko
Elementary
Character:Doctor Peter Hanson
Person of Interest
Character:Travers
Blue Bloods
Character:Thorton Mead
White Collar
Character:David
Damages
Character:Horatio Emanuel
Flight of the Conchords
Character:Nigel Saladu
The Wire
Character:Brother Mouzone
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Character:Cole Draper
Thomas Jefferson
Character:
Thomas Jefferson
Character:Isaac
Law & Order
Character:Reggie Dobbs
Law & Order
Character:Lester Wilkes
Law & Order
Character:Malcolm Young
Law & Order
Character:Kenneth Lowell
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