![Michael Potts](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w185/3fgLuZkPH6F4RDjWeWt1s9bjy3v.jpg)
Michael Potts
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." 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 | Acting |
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Most Rating | 8.302 |
Birthday | 1962-09-21 |
Place of Birth | Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA |
Also Known As |
![Conspiracy Theory](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/wj0n6gci4EMWRhV9ozCKTgESGdB.jpg)
1997
![Conspiracy Theory](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/wj0n6gci4EMWRhV9ozCKTgESGdB.jpg)
Conspiracy Theory
6.601/1405
A man obsessed with conspiracy theories becomes a target after one of his theories turns out to be true. Unfortunately, in order to save himself, he h...
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Conspiracy Theory
![37](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/im8VaD4tu7lChxF9tUOG1H9sFzp.jpg)
2016
![37](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/im8VaD4tu7lChxF9tUOG1H9sFzp.jpg)
37
4.6/23
On a March night in 1964, 37 neighbors in Queens, New York, witness the brutal murder of Kitty Genovese. None of them takes action or calls the police...
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37
![Let Me Make You a Martyr](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/AjtdZc2CIdOeTElbvvC8Dh3z980.jpg)
2016
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Let Me Make You a Martyr
5.122/49
A cerebral revenge film about two adopted siblings who fall in love, and hatch a plan to kill their abusive father.
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Let Me Make You a Martyr
![Ma Rainey's Black Bottom](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/pvtyxijaBrCSbByXLcUIDDSvc40.jpg)
2020
![Ma Rainey's Black Bottom](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/pvtyxijaBrCSbByXLcUIDDSvc40.jpg)
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
6.665/1130
Tensions rise when the trailblazing Mother of the Blues and her band gather at a Chicago recording studio in 1927. Adapted from August Wilson's play.
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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
![Cicada](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/1EMsewHT8CV4X00lSHLkc4O17eH.jpg)
2021
![Cicada](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/1EMsewHT8CV4X00lSHLkc4O17eH.jpg)
Cicada
5.6/14
Ben is a young bisexual man. He comes out to the world and develops an intense relationship with Sam, a man of color struggling with deep wounds of hi...
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Cicada
![The Peacemaker](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/hc3p6pvIrfO4AmrVLb6qTviOwW2.jpg)
1997
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The Peacemaker
6.1/958
When a train carrying atomic warheads mysteriously crashes in the former Soviet Union, a nuclear specialist discovers the accident is really part of a...
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The Peacemaker
![Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/skbFWkAROLO7nmP8meSLru5sCSO.jpg)
2020
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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen
6/13
Viola Davis, Denzel Washington, George C. Wolfe and more share the heart, soul and history that brought August Wilson's timeless play to the screen.
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![Rounding](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/umSTz3qXUg71ShaUKpIoKE5mgYu.jpg)
2022
![Rounding](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/umSTz3qXUg71ShaUKpIoKE5mgYu.jpg)
Rounding
0/0
A driven young medical resident transfers to a rural hospital for a fresh start. There, the demons of his past start to catch up to him when he become...
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Rounding
![Hackers](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/qfx2EENW1sOpKNVKLzr7VOhlxkt.jpg)
1995
![Hackers](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/qfx2EENW1sOpKNVKLzr7VOhlxkt.jpg)
Hackers
6.344/1231
Along with his new friends, a teenager who was arrested by the US Secret Service and banned from using a computer for writing a computer virus discove...
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Hackers
![Measure of Revenge](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/bO0gQaEGBJYMIuuke58zhiQD6ys.jpg)
2022
![Measure of Revenge](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/bO0gQaEGBJYMIuuke58zhiQD6ys.jpg)
Measure of Revenge
3.4/12
Theater actress Lillian Cooper's son dies mysteriously. When the investigating officer rules the cause of death an accidental overdose, Lillian conduc...
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Measure of Revenge
![Rustin](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/lCawCmTJhKT7c2ZOzLBTXDIR8JS.jpg)
2023
![Rustin](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/lCawCmTJhKT7c2ZOzLBTXDIR8JS.jpg)
Rustin
6.697/160
Activist Bayard Rustin faces racism and homophobia as he helps change the course of Civil Rights history by orchestrating the 1963 March on Washington...
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Rustin
![The Piano Lesson](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/5VWhlp2aLpo2Pqpe3aNxpW4nAA2.jpg)
2024
![The Piano Lesson](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/5VWhlp2aLpo2Pqpe3aNxpW4nAA2.jpg)
The Piano Lesson
0/0
In 1936, an ornately carved piano - the Charles family's prized possession - has been gathering dust in the parlor of Berniece Charles' Pittsburgh hom...
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The Piano Lesson
![Here and Now](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/j0Kr99KebJUSlNMtVruC0fN2hUf.jpg)
2018
![Here and Now](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/j0Kr99KebJUSlNMtVruC0fN2hUf.jpg)
Here and Now
5.2/56
On the eve of a major performance, singer Vivienne receives life-altering news that causes her to reevaluate her priorities. Crisscrossing the busy st...
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![Shakespeare in the Park: Richard III](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/byYupmJvRKuk5h7fKpAs8WzdGrq.jpg)
2023
![Shakespeare in the Park: Richard III](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/byYupmJvRKuk5h7fKpAs8WzdGrq.jpg)
Shakespeare in the Park: Richard III
0/0
Experience The Public Theater’s Free Shakespeare in the Park production of Shakespeare’s tragedy with one of his most indelible villains starring Dana...
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