Michael Potts
ActingBorn: September 21, 1962 in 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 ...
All Credits46 Titles
Film
17 Titles
5.5
FILM
Highest 2 Lowest2025
6.4
FILM
Hackers1995
6.6
FILM
Conspiracy Theory1997
6.0
FILM
The Peacemaker1997
6.5
FILM
Rustin2023
5.8
FILM
The Piano Lesson2024
6.6
FILM
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom2020
5.3
FILM
Here and Now2018
5.8
FILM
Cicada2021
4.8
FILM
372016
6.2
FILM
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen2020
4.7
FILM
Measure of Revenge2022
10.0
FILM
Out of Order2025
FILM
The Piano Lesson: Legacy and a Vision2024
5.0
FILM
Let Me Make You a Martyr2016
4.9
FILM
Rounding2022
Series
29 Titles
7.9
SERIES
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit1999–
7.3
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Law & Order1990–
7.6
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The Blacklist2013–
7.8
SERIES
Blue Bloods2010–
7.9
SERIES
FBI2018–
8.1
SERIES
Person of Interest2011–
7.6
SERIES
Elementary2012–
7.0
SERIES
Nemesis2026–
8.3
SERIES
True Detective2014–
7.6
SERIES
Gotham2014–
8.6
SERIES
The Wire2002–
8.2
SERIES
White Collar2009–
7.0
SERIES
Bull2016–
7.5
SERIES
The Good Fight2017–
7.0
SERIES
Madam Secretary2014–
7.5
SERIES
Damages2007–