Personal details
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Born
21 septembre 1962 (63)
Place of birth
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 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.
Connu(e) pour
6.6
Film
Conspiracy Theory
Justice Guard
1997
7.5
Series
Nemesis
James Sealey
2026–
5.5
Film
Highest 2 Lowest
Patrick Bethea
2025
5.8
Film
The Piano Lesson
Wining Boy
2024
6.5
Film
Rustin
Cleve Robinson
2023
6.6
Film
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
Slow Drag
2020
7.5
Series
Thomas Jefferson
Isaac
1997
5.1
Film
Let Me Make You a Martyr
Charon
2016
10.0
Film
Out of Order
Jerry
2025
5.8
Film
Cicada
Francis
2021
4.7
Film
Measure of Revenge
Detective Eaton
2022
4.8
Film
37
Archibald Smith
2016
6.2
Film
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen
Self
2020
4.9
Film
Rounding
Dr. Emil Harrison
2022
Acting credits 14 titles
Nemesis
as James Sealey
7.5
2026–
Highest 2 Lowest
as Patrick Bethea
5.5
2025
Out of Order
as Jerry
10.0
2025
The Piano Lesson
as Wining Boy
5.8
2024
Rustin
as Cleve Robinson
6.5
2023
Rounding
as Dr. Emil Harrison
4.9
2022
Measure of Revenge
as Detective Eaton
4.7
2022
Cicada
as Francis
5.8
2021
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
as Slow Drag
6.6
2020
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen
as Self
6.2
2020
37
as Archibald Smith
4.8
2016
Let Me Make You a Martyr
as Charon
5.1
2016
Thomas Jefferson
as Isaac
7.5
1997
Conspiracy Theory
as Justice Guard
6.6
1997