Michael Potts
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.
| Known For | Acting |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 0.9173 |
| Birthday | 1962-09-21 |
| Place of Birth | Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA |
| Also Known As |
1995
Hackers
6.384/1542
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
1997
Conspiracy Theory
6.622/1715
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
2022
Measure of Revenge
4.63/27
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
2023
Rustin
6.5/226
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
2023
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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Shakespeare in the Park: Richard III
2024
The Piano Lesson
5.83/103
A brother and sister's battle over a prized heirloom piano unleashes haunting truths about how the past is perceived — and who defines a family legacy...
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The Piano Lesson
2018
Here and Now
5.3/66
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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Here and Now
2016
37
4.8/25
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
2016
Let Me Make You a Martyr
5.06/58
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
2025
Out of Order
10/1
A lawyer trying to turn his life around, finds himself in double jeopardy when he takes on a big new case - representing both sides.
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Out of Order
2020
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
6.644/1290
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
2021
Cicada
5.8/21
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
1997
The Peacemaker
6.055/1158
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
2020
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen
6.2/17
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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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen
2022
Rounding
5.111/9
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
2025
Highest 2 Lowest
5.486/528
When a titan music mogul, widely known as having the "best ears in the business", is targeted with a ransom plot, he is jammed up in a life-or-death m...
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Highest 2 Lowest
2024
The Piano Lesson: Legacy and a Vision
0/0
Join the director, cast and producers of The Piano Lesson for an illuminating, intimate conversation about about bringing August Wilson's play to the...
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