Cast & creator
Michael Potts
Best known for Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Law & Order, Law & Order
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.
17
film credits
33
television credits
50
1990–2026 · acting roles
7.0
average across scored titles
Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (50)
Showing 50 of 50 credits
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Cole Draper
1999
Law & Order
Reggie Dobbs
1990Law & Order
Lester Wilkes
1990Law & Order
Malcolm Young
1990Law & Order
Kenneth Lowell
1990
The Blacklist
Iniko
2013
FBI
Agent Bruce Ellis
2018
Blue Bloods
Thorton Mead
2010
Person of Interest
Travers
2011
Elementary
Doctor Peter Hanson
2012
True Detective
Maynard Gilbough
2014
Gotham
Sid Bunderslaw
2014
The Wire
Brother Mouzone
2002
White Collar
David
2009
Madam Secretary
Senator Fred Reynolds
2014
The Good Fight
Bill Goate
2017
Bull
Judge Nolan
2016
Damages
Horatio Emanuel
2007
Nurse Jackie
Mediator
2009
Taken
Hanson
2017
Best Medicine
Gilbert Carlisle
2026
Flight of the Conchords
Nigel Saladu
2007
God Friended Me
King Omari
2018
Prodigal Son
Dr. Brandon Marsh
2019
Nemesis
James Sealey
2026
The Irrational
Nnamdi Adesina
2023
East New York
Goody Gaines
2022
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
Slow Drag
2020
Highest 2 Lowest
Patrick Bethea
2025
BrainDead
Dr. Daudier
2016
Hackers
Tow Truck Driver
1995
Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector
Dr. Arthur Wasden
2020
The First Lady
Fraser Robinson
2022
Allegiance
2015
The Peacemaker
DOE Haz-mat Tech #1
1997
Conspiracy Theory
Justice Guard
1997
The Piano Lesson
Wining Boy
2024
Here and Now
Ray
2018
Rustin
Cleve Robinson
2023
Thomas Jefferson
1997Thomas Jefferson
Isaac
1997
Measure of Revenge
Detective Eaton
2022
Rounding
Dr. Emil Harrison
2022
Cicada
Francis
2021
Let Me Make You a Martyr
Charon
2016
Shakespeare in the Park: Richard III
Lord Stanley
2023
Out of Order
Jerry
2025
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen
Self
2020
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Archibald Smith
2016
The Piano Lesson: Legacy and a Vision
Self
2024