



Michael Potts
Acting1962Brooklyn, 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
Acting History
Future
Nemesis
TVas James Sealey
2026
Best Medicine
TVas Gilbert Carlisle• 1 eps
2025
Highest 2 Lowest
as Patrick Bethea
Out of Order
as Jerry
The Irrational
TVas Nnamdi Adesina• 1 eps
Law & Order
TVas Malcolm Young / Reggie Dobbs / Kenneth Lowell / Lester Wilkes• 1 eps
2024
The Piano Lesson
as Wining Boy
2023
Shakespeare in the Park: Richard III
as Lord Stanley
Rustin
as Cleve Robinson
FBI
TVas Agent Bruce Ellis• 1 eps
2022
Rounding
as Dr. Emil Harrison
Measure of Revenge
as Detective Eaton
The Good Fight
TVas Bill Goate• 1 eps
The First Lady
TVas Fraser Robinson• 5 eps
East New York
TVas Goody Gaines• 4 eps
Bull
TVas Judge Nolan• 1 eps
2021
Cicada
as Francis
Prodigal Son
TVas Dr. Brandon Marsh• 2 eps
2020
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
as Slow Drag
Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector
TVas Dr. Arthur Wasden• 1 eps
God Friended Me
TVas King Omari• 1 eps
2018
2017
The Blacklist
TVas Iniko• 1 eps
2016
Let Me Make You a Martyr
as Charon
37
as Archibald Smith
Madam Secretary
TVas Senator Fred Reynolds• 3 eps
BrainDead
TVas Dr. Daudier
2015
2014
White Collar
TVas David• 1 eps
Blue Bloods
TVas Thorton Mead• 1 eps
True Detective
TVas Maynard Gilbough• 8 eps
2013
Making True Detective
as Self / Maynard Gilbough
2012
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
TVas Cole Draper• 6 eps
2011
The Book of Mormon
as Mafala Hatimbi
2010
Damages
TVas Horatio Emanuel• 3 eps
2009
Flight of the Conchords
TVas Nigel Saladu• 1 eps
2003
The Wire
TVas Brother Mouzone• 7 eps
1997
1995
Hackers
as Tow Truck Driver







