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Home/People/Michael Potts
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Born
Sep 21, 1962
Age 63
Place of Birth
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male

Career Highlights

19
Movies
32
TV Shows
IMDb Profile

Michael Potts

Acting

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.
Out of Order poster

Out of Order

as Jerry
2025
Highest 2 Lowest poster

Highest 2 Lowest

as Patrick Bethea
2025
The Piano Lesson: Legacy and a Vision poster

The Piano Lesson: Legacy and a Vision

as Self
2024
The Piano Lesson poster

The Piano Lesson

as Wining Boy
2024
Rustin poster

Rustin

as Cleve Robinson
2023
Shakespeare in the Park: Richard III poster

Shakespeare in the Park: Richard III

as Lord Stanley
2023
Rounding poster

Rounding

as Dr. Emil Harrison
2022
Measure of Revenge poster

Measure of Revenge

as Detective Eaton
2022
Cicada poster

Cicada

as Francis
2021
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen poster

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

as Self
2020
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom poster

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

as Slow Drag
2020
Here and Now poster

Here and Now

as Ray
2018
37 poster

37

as Archibald Smith
2016
Let Me Make You a Martyr poster

Let Me Make You a Martyr

as Charon
2016
Making True Detective poster

Making True Detective

as Self / Maynard Gilbough
2013
The Book of Mormon poster

The Book of Mormon

as Mafala Hatimbi
2011
The Peacemaker poster

The Peacemaker

as DOE Haz-mat Tech #1
1997
Conspiracy Theory poster

Conspiracy Theory

as Justice Guard
1997
Hackers poster

Hackers

as Tow Truck Driver
1995