Michael Potts
Date of birth: 1962-09-21
Place of birth: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Known for: Acting
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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.
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Hackers
1995-09-14
Along with his new friends, a teenager who was arrested by the US Secret Service and banned from usi
Conspiracy Theory
1997-08-08
A man obsessed with conspiracy theories becomes a target after one of his theories turns out to be t
Measure of Revenge
2022-03-18
Theater actress Lillian Cooper's son dies mysteriously. When the investigating officer rules the cau
Rustin
2023-11-03
Activist Bayard Rustin faces racism and homophobia as he helps change the course of Civil Rights his
Shakespeare in the Park: Richard III
2023-05-19
Experience The Public Theater’s Free Shakespeare in the Park production of Shakespeare’s tragedy wit
The Piano Lesson
2024-11-07
A brother and sister's battle over a prized heirloom piano unleashes haunting truths about how the p
Here and Now
2018-11-09
On the eve of a major performance, singer Vivienne receives life-altering news that causes her to re
37
2016-10-07
On a March night in 1964, 37 neighbors in Queens, New York, witness the brutal murder of Kitty Genov
Let Me Make You a Martyr
2016-07-22
A cerebral revenge film about two adopted siblings who fall in love, and hatch a plan to kill their
Out of Order
2025-09-27
A lawyer trying to turn his life around, finds himself in double jeopardy when he takes on a big new
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
2020-11-25
Tensions rise when the trailblazing Mother of the Blues and her band gather at a Chicago recording s
Cicada
2021-10-29
Ben is a young bisexual man. He comes out to the world and develops an intense relationship with Sam
The Peacemaker
1997-09-26
When a train carrying atomic warheads mysteriously crashes in the former Soviet Union, a nuclear spe
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen
2020-12-18
Viola Davis, Denzel Washington, George C. Wolfe and more share the heart, soul and history that brou
Rounding
2022-06-09
A driven young medical resident transfers to a rural hospital for a fresh start. There, the demons o
Highest 2 Lowest
2025-08-14
When a titan music mogul, widely known as having the "best ears in the business", is targeted with a
The Piano Lesson: Legacy and a Vision
2024-11-21
Join the director, cast and producers of The Piano Lesson for an illuminating, intimate conversation
The Book of Mormon
2011-03-24
The Book of Mormon is an American musical comedy with music, lyrics, and book by Trey Parker, Robert