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Michael Potts

Actor • Born 1962

Michael Potts

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About

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

Law & Order posterLaw & OrderSeries • 1990Nurse Jackie posterNurse JackieSeries • 2009Law & Order: Special Victims Unit posterLaw & Order: Special Victims UnitSeries • 1999The Blacklist posterThe BlacklistSeries • 2013FBI posterFBISeries • 2018Blue Bloods posterBlue BloodsSeries • 2010Person of Interest posterPerson of InterestSeries • 2011Elementary posterElementarySeries • 2012Gotham posterGothamSeries • 2014True Detective posterTrue DetectiveSeries • 2014The Wire posterThe WireSeries • 2002White Collar posterWhite CollarSeries • 2009Madam Secretary posterMadam SecretarySeries • 2014Bull posterBullSeries • 2016The Good Fight posterThe Good FightSeries • 2017Damages posterDamagesSeries • 2007Taken posterTakenSeries • 2017Best Medicine posterBest MedicineSeries • 2026Prodigal Son posterProdigal SonSeries • 2019God Friended Me posterGod Friended MeSeries • 2018The Irrational posterThe IrrationalSeries • 2023Conspiracy Theory posterConspiracy TheoryMovie • 1997Nemesis posterNemesisSeries • 2026Highest 2 Lowest posterHighest 2 LowestMovie • 2025