Mekhi Phifer facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mekhi Phifer
Phifer at the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con
Born	(1974-12-29) December 29, 1974 (age 50) New York City, U.S.
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1994–present
Spouse(s)	Malinda Williams ​ ​ (m. 1999; div. 2003)​ Reshelet Barnes Phifer ​ ​ (m. 2013)​
Children	2

Mekhi Phifer (born December 29, 1974) is an American actor. He is well-known for playing Dr. Greg Pratt on the TV show ER from 2002 to 2008. He also starred with Eminem in the movie 8 Mile in 2002.

Mekhi Phifer has appeared in many other TV shows and films. These include House of Lies and Torchwood: Miracle Day. He was also in the music video for "The Boy Is Mine" by Brandy and Monica.

Early Life

Mekhi Phifer was born in Harlem, New York City. He grew up with his mother, Rhoda Phifer. She was a high-school teacher.

Acting Career

Mekhi Phifer began his acting career in the mid-1990s. One of his first big roles was in the movie Clockers in 1995. After that, he appeared in the comedy High School High. He also starred in the horror film I Still Know What You Did Last Summer. This movie featured Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr..

Famous TV Roles

Phifer became very famous for his role as Dr. Gregory Pratt on the medical drama ER. He joined the show in 2002. His character was a doctor at a busy hospital. He left the show in 2008. During his time on ER, he was nominated for an NAACP Image Award twice.

Phifer on the flight deck of USS Nimitz in 2004

He also acted in other TV films. These include The Tuskegee Airmen (1995) and Brian's Song. In Brian's Song, he played the football player Gale Sayers. He also starred with Beyoncé Knowles in Carmen: A Hip Hopera (2001). Later, he had a role in the TV drama Lie to Me.

In 2011, Phifer played CIA agent Rex Matheson in Torchwood: Miracle Day. This was the fourth series of the BBC/Starz TV show Torchwood. He also acted on Broadway in the play Stick Fly. He later joined the cast of White Collar. In 2016, he became a regular on the TV show Frequency.

Notable Film Appearances

Mekhi Phifer has been in many movies. Some of his other films include Soul Food and O. In O, he played the main character, Odin. He also starred in the thriller Uninvited Guest.

In 2002, he was in Impostor. He also had a big role in Paid in Full. This movie is considered a classic urban film. One of his most famous movie roles was in 8 Mile. In this film, he acted alongside the rapper Eminem. Eminem even mentions Mekhi Phifer in his famous song "Lose Yourself".

Personal Life

Mekhi Phifer has two sons. One son is with his former wife, actress Malinda Williams. His second son was born in 2007. In 2013, Phifer married his girlfriend, Reshelet Barnes. They got married in Beverly Hills, California.

Other Activities

Mekhi Phifer enjoys playing poker. He won the fourth tournament of Celebrity Poker Showdown. He beat other stars like Matthew Perry and Neil Patrick Harris. He also plays in the World Poker Tour to help raise money for charity.

Phifer is also involved in business. He owns several Athlete's Foot shoe stores in California. In 2011, he started his own company called Third Reel Films. This company helps filmmakers show their work to people in the entertainment industry.

Filmography

Film

Television

Music videos

• 1994: "Flava in Ya Ear" by Craig Mack
• 1996: "Wu Wear" by Wu-Tang Clan
• 1996: "So Many Ways" by The Braxtons
• 1996: "Nobody" by Keith Sweat featuring Athena Cage
• 1996: "Don't Let Go (Love)" by En Vogue
• 1998: "The Boy Is Mine" by Brandy and Monica
• 1999: "BOOM" by Royce da 5'9"
• 2002: "Lose Yourself" by Eminem
• 2003: "Many Men (Wish Death)" by 50 Cent
• 2003: "Without Me" by Eminem
• 2004: "Just Lose It" by Eminem

See also

In Spanish: Mekhi Phifer para niños