Michael Potts

Michael Potts

Birthday: 1962-09-21

Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

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.

Movies

Hackers
Hackers

Along with his new friends, a teenager who was arrested by the US Secret Service and banned from usi...

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Conspiracy Theory
Conspiracy Theory

A man obsessed with conspiracy theories becomes a target after one of his theories turns out to be t...

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Measure of Revenge
Measure of Revenge

Theater actress Lillian Cooper's son dies mysteriously. When the investigating officer rules the cau...

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Rustin
Rustin

Activist Bayard Rustin faces racism and homophobia as he helps change the course of Civil Rights his...

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Shakespeare in the Park: Richard III
Shakespeare in the Park: Richard III

Experience The Public Theater’s Free Shakespeare in the Park production of Shakespeare’s tragedy wit...

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The Piano Lesson
The Piano Lesson

A brother and sister's battle over a prized heirloom piano unleashes haunting truths about how the p...

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Here and Now
Here and Now

On the eve of a major performance, singer Vivienne receives life-altering news that causes her to re...

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37
37

On a March night in 1964, 37 neighbors in Queens, New York, witness the brutal murder of Kitty Genov...

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Let Me Make You a Martyr
Let Me Make You a Martyr

A cerebral revenge film about two adopted siblings who fall in love, and hatch a plan to kill their ...

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Out of Order
Out of Order

A lawyer trying to turn his life around, finds himself in double jeopardy when he takes on a big new...

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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

Tensions rise when the trailblazing Mother of the Blues and her band gather at a Chicago recording s...

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Cicada
Cicada

Ben is a young bisexual man. He comes out to the world and develops an intense relationship with Sam...

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The Peacemaker
The Peacemaker

When a train carrying atomic warheads mysteriously crashes in the former Soviet Union, a nuclear spe...

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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen

Viola Davis, Denzel Washington, George C. Wolfe and more share the heart, soul and history that brou...

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Rounding
Rounding

A driven young medical resident transfers to a rural hospital for a fresh start. There, the demons o...

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Highest 2 Lowest
Highest 2 Lowest

When a titan music mogul, widely known as having the "best ears in the business", is targeted with a...

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The Piano Lesson: Legacy and a Vision
The Piano Lesson: Legacy and a Vision

Join the director, cast and producers of The Piano Lesson for an illuminating, intimate conversation...

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