Portrait of Michael Potts

Michael Potts

Bio: Michael Potts, born January 26, 1962, in Brooklyn, NY, is a versatile 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
Born: Fri, Sep 21 1962
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Michael Potts is 62 years old
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Poster of The Piano Lesson
The Piano Lesson
Michael Potts was
62 in The Piano Lesson
as 'Wining Boy'.
Thu, Nov 07 2024
Poster of Rustin
Rustin
Michael Potts was
61 in Rustin
as 'Cleve Robinson'.
Fri, Nov 03 2023
Poster of Shakespeare in the Park: Richard III
Shakespeare in the Park: Richard III
Michael Potts was
60 in Shakespeare in the Park: Richard III
as 'Lord Stanley'.
Fri, May 19 2023
Poster of Rounding
Rounding
Michael Potts was
59 in Rounding
as 'Dr. Emil Harrison'.
Thu, Jun 09 2022
Poster of Measure of Revenge
Measure of Revenge
Michael Potts was
59 in Measure of Revenge
as 'Detective Eaton'.
Fri, Mar 18 2022
Poster of Cicada
Cicada
Michael Potts was
59 in Cicada
as 'Francis'.
Fri, Oct 29 2021
Poster of Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen
Michael Potts was
58 in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen
as 'Self'.
Fri, Dec 18 2020
Poster of Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
Michael Potts was
58 in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
as 'Slow Drag'.
Wed, Nov 25 2020
Poster of Here and Now
Here and Now
Michael Potts was
56 in Here and Now
as 'Ray'.
Fri, Nov 09 2018
Poster of 37
37
Michael Potts was
54 in 37
as 'Archibald Smith'.
Fri, Oct 07 2016
Poster of Let Me Make You a Martyr
Let Me Make You a Martyr
Michael Potts was
53 in Let Me Make You a Martyr
as 'Charon'.
Fri, Jul 22 2016
Poster of The Peacemaker
The Peacemaker
Michael Potts was
35 in The Peacemaker
as 'DOE Haz-mat Tech #1'.
Fri, Sep 26 1997
Poster of Conspiracy Theory
Conspiracy Theory
Michael Potts was
34 in Conspiracy Theory
as 'Justice Guard'.
Fri, Aug 08 1997
Poster of Hackers
Hackers
Michael Potts was
32 in Hackers
as 'Tow Truck Driver'.
Thu, Sep 14 1995
Poster of Out of Order!
Out of Order!
Michael Potts will be
62+ in Out of Order!
as 'Jerry'.
Unreleased
Poster of High and Low
High and Low
Michael Potts will be
62+ in High and Low
as 'Patrick Bethea'.
Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of East New York
East New York
Michael Potts was
60+ in East New York
as 'Goody Gaines'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 2022
Poster of The First Lady
The First Lady
Michael Potts was
59+ in The First Lady
as 'Fraser Robinson'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 17 2022
Poster of Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector
Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector
Michael Potts was
57+ in Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector
as 'Dr. Arthur Wasden'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 10 2020
Poster of Prodigal Son
Prodigal Son
Michael Potts was
57+ in Prodigal Son
as 'Dr. Brandon Marsh'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 2019
Poster of God Friended Me
God Friended Me
Michael Potts was
56+ in God Friended Me
as 'King Omari'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 2018
Poster of FBI
FBI
Michael Potts was
56+ in FBI
as 'Agent Bruce Ellis'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 25 2018
Poster of Taken
Taken
Michael Potts was
54+ in Taken
as 'Hanson'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 27 2017
Poster of The Good Fight
The Good Fight
Michael Potts was
54+ in The Good Fight
as 'Bill Goate'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 19 2017
Poster of BrainDead
BrainDead
Michael Potts was
53+ in BrainDead
as 'Dr. Daudier'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 13 2016
Poster of Allegiance
Allegiance
Michael Potts was
52+ in Allegiance
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 05 2015
Poster of Gotham
Gotham
Michael Potts was
52+ in Gotham
as 'Sid Bunderslaw'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 2014
Poster of True Detective
True Detective
Michael Potts was
51+ in True Detective
as 'Maynard Gilbough'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 12 2014
Poster of The Blacklist
The Blacklist
Michael Potts was
51+ in The Blacklist
as 'Iniko'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 2013
Poster of Elementary
Elementary
Michael Potts was
50+ in Elementary
as 'Doctor Peter Hanson'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 27 2012
Poster of Person of Interest
Person of Interest
Michael Potts was
49+ in Person of Interest
as 'Travers'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 2011
Poster of Blue Bloods
Blue Bloods
Michael Potts was
48+ in Blue Bloods
as 'Thorton Mead'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 24 2010
Poster of White Collar
White Collar
Michael Potts was
47+ in White Collar
as 'David'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 23 2009
Poster of Flight of the Conchords
Flight of the Conchords
Michael Potts was
44+ in Flight of the Conchords
as 'Nigel Saladu'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 17 2007
Poster of The Wire
The Wire
Michael Potts was
39+ in The Wire
as 'Brother Mouzone'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 02 2002
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Michael Potts was
36+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as 'Cole Draper'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
Michael Potts was
34+ in Thomas Jefferson
as ', Isaac'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 18 1997
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
Michael Potts was
27+ in Law & Order
as 'Reggie Dobbs, Lester Wilkes, Malcolm Young'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990