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Michael Potts

Michael Potts

Born: 1962-09-21 • Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

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.

Filmography
Out of Order poster
Out of Order
2025 • Jerry
Highest 2 Lowest poster
Highest 2 Lowest
2025 • Patrick Bethea
The Piano Lesson: Legacy and a Vision poster
The Piano Lesson: Legacy and a Vision
2024 • Self
The Piano Lesson poster
The Piano Lesson
2024 • Wining Boy
Rustin poster
Rustin
2023 • Cleve Robinson
Shakespeare in the Park: Richard III poster
Shakespeare in the Park: Richard III
2023 • Lord Stanley
Rounding poster
Rounding
2022 • Dr. Emil Harrison
Measure of Revenge poster
Measure of Revenge
2022 • Detective Eaton
Cicada poster
Cicada
2021 • Francis
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen poster
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen
2020 • Self
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom poster
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
2020 • Slow Drag
Here and Now poster
Here and Now
2018 • Ray
37 poster
37
2016 • Archibald Smith
Let Me Make You a Martyr poster
Let Me Make You a Martyr
2016 • Charon
Making True Detective poster
Making True Detective
2013 • Self / Maynard Gilbough
The Book of Mormon poster
The Book of Mormon
2011 • Mafala Hatimbi
The Peacemaker poster
The Peacemaker
1997 • DOE Haz-mat Tech #1
Conspiracy Theory poster
Conspiracy Theory
1997 • Justice Guard
Hackers poster
Hackers
1995 • Tow Truck Driver