Michael Potts

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

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

The Blacklist

Law & Order

Law & Order

Law & Order

Law & Order

FBI

Blue Bloods

All Movies (17)

• Out of Order!2025 · as Jerry
• Highest 2 Lowest2025 · as Patrick Bethea
• The Piano Lesson: Legacy and a Vision2024 · as Self
• The Piano Lesson2024 · as Wining Boy
• Rustin2023 · as Cleve Robinson
• Shakespeare in the Park: Richard III2023 · as Lord Stanley
• Rounding2022 · as Dr. Emil Harrison
• Measure of Revenge2022 · as Detective Eaton
• Cicada2021 · as Francis
• Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen2020 · as Self
• Ma Rainey's Black Bottom2020 · as Slow Drag
• Here and Now2018 · as Ray
• 372016 · as Archibald Smith
• Let Me Make You a Martyr2016 · as Charon
• The Peacemaker1997 · as DOE Haz-mat Tech #1
• Conspiracy Theory1997 · as Justice Guard
• Hackers1995 · as Tow Truck Driver

All TV Shows (33)

• Nemesis2026 · as James Sealey
• Best Medicine2026 · as Gilbert Carlisle
• The Irrational2023 · as Nnamdi Adesina
• East New York2022 · as Goody Gaines
• The First Lady2022 · as Fraser Robinson
• Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector2020 · as Dr. Arthur Wasden
• Prodigal Son2019 · as Dr. Brandon Marsh
• God Friended Me2018 · as King Omari
• FBI2018 · as Agent Bruce Ellis
• Taken2017 · as Hanson
• The Good Fight2017 · as Bill Goate
• Bull2016 · as Judge Nolan
• BrainDead2016 · as Dr. Daudier
• Allegiance2015
• Gotham2014 · as Sid Bunderslaw
• Madam Secretary2014 · as Senator Fred Reynolds
• True Detective2014 · as Maynard Gilbough
• The Blacklist2013 · as Iniko
• Elementary2012 · as Doctor Peter Hanson
• Person of Interest2011 · as Travers
• Blue Bloods2010 · as Thorton Mead
• White Collar2009 · as David
• Nurse Jackie2009 · as Mediator
• Damages2007 · as Horatio Emanuel
• Flight of the Conchords2007 · as Nigel Saladu
• The Wire2002 · as Brother Mouzone
• Law & Order: Special Victims Unit1999 · as Cole Draper
• Thomas Jefferson1997
• Thomas Jefferson1997 · as Isaac
• Law & Order1990 · as Reggie Dobbs
• Law & Order1990 · as Lester Wilkes
• Law & Order1990 · as Malcolm Young
• Law & Order1990 · as Kenneth Lowell