Michael Potts

Born September 21, 1962· Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

40Roles★ 7Average rating

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… Read more

Known for

True Detective2014Law & Order: Special Victims Unit1999Gotham2014The Blacklist2013

Filmography

YearRating

Series★ 7.7

Nemesis2026

James Sealey

Series★ 7.2

Best Medicine2026

Gilbert Carlisle

★ 5.5

Highest 2 Lowest2025

Patrick Bethea

★ 5.8

The Piano Lesson2024

Wining Boy

★ 6.5

Rustin2023

Cleve Robinson

Series★ 6.7

The Irrational2023

Nnamdi Adesina

★ 4.6

Measure of Revenge2022

Detective Eaton

Series★ 7.1

East New York2022

Goody Gaines

Series★ 5.7

The First Lady2022

Fraser Robinson

★ 5.8

Cicada2021

Francis

★ 6.6

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom2020

Slow Drag

Series★ 7.4

Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector2020

Dr. Arthur Wasden

Series★ 8.1

Prodigal Son2019

Dr. Brandon Marsh

★ 5.3

Here and Now2018

Ray

Series★ 7.7

God Friended Me2018

King Omari

Series★ 7.9

FBI2018

Agent Bruce Ellis

Series★ 6.5

Taken2017

Hanson

Series★ 7.6

The Good Fight2017

Bill Goate

★ 4.8

372016

Archibald Smith

★ 5.1

Let Me Make You a Martyr2016

Charon

Series★ 7.3

BrainDead2016

Dr. Daudier

Series★ 7.1

Bull2016

Judge Nolan

Series★ 6.7

Allegiance2015

Series★ 8.3

True Detective2014

Maynard Gilbough

Series★ 7.6

Gotham2014

Sid Bunderslaw

Series★ 7

Madam Secretary2014

Senator Fred Reynolds

Series★ 7.6

The Blacklist2013

Iniko

Series★ 7.6

Elementary2012

Doctor Peter Hanson

Series★ 8.1

Person of Interest2011

Travers

Series★ 7.8

Blue Bloods2010

Thorton Mead

Series★ 8.2

White Collar2009

David

Series★ 7.1

Nurse Jackie2009

Mediator

Series★ 8

Flight of the Conchords2007

Nigel Saladu

Series★ 7.5

Damages2007

Horatio Emanuel

Series★ 8.6

The Wire2002

Brother Mouzone

Series★ 8

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit1999

Cole Draper

★ 6.6

Conspiracy Theory1997

Justice Guard

★ 6.1

The Peacemaker1997

DOE Haz-mat Tech #1

★ 6.4

Hackers1995

Tow Truck Driver

Series★ 7.3

Law & Order1990

Reggie Dobbs