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Mekhi Phifer


Born and raised in New York, Phifer's acting career began when he auditioned at an open casting call for director Spike Lee's Clockers and was selected for the leading role. Working alongside Harvey Keitel and Delroy Lindo, he garnered critical acclaim for his compelling performance as Strike... See full bio »

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Filmography

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2014 Divergent (filming)
Max
 
2013 The Suspect (completed)
The Suspect
 
2013 The Love Section
James Johnson
 
2012 Husbands (TV series)
Mark
The Straightening (2012) … Mark
 
2012 White Collar (TV series)
FBI Agent Kyle Collins / Kyle Collins
Most Wanted (2012) … Kyle Collins
Wanted (2012) … FBI Agent Kyle Collins
 
2012 Psych (TV series)
Drake
Let's Doo-Wop It Again (2012) … Drake
 
2011 Last Man Standing (TV movie)
Jeremy Davis
 
2011 Flypaper
Darrien
 
2009-2010 Lie to Me (TV series)
Agent Ben Reynolds
Exposed (2010) … Agent Ben Reynolds
Headlock (2010) … Agent Ben Reynolds
 
2009/II A Day in the Life
King Khi
 
2002-2008 ER (TV series)
Dr. Gregory Pratt
 
2008 Nora's Hair Salon II
Dr. Terry
 
2005 Curb Your Enthusiasm (TV series)
Omar Jones
The End (2005) … Omar Jones
The Ski Lift (2005) … Omar Jones
The Bowtie (2005) … Omar Jones
 
2005 ER: The Game (Video Game)
Dr. Gregory Pratt
 
2003 Honey
Chaz
 
2002 Paid in Full
Mitch
 
2002 The Other Brother
Martin
 
2001 Impostor
Cale
 
2001 Brian's Song (TV movie)
Gale Sayers
 
2001 O
Odin James
 
2001 Carmen: A Hip Hopera (TV movie)
Hill
 
2001 Head Games
John Ambrose, Jr. 'John John'
 
2000 Shaft
Trey Howard
 
1999 Uninvited Guest
Silk
 
1999 A Lesson Before Dying (TV movie)
Jefferson
 
1998 Hell's Kitchen
Johnny Miles
 
1997 Hav Plenty
Harold
 
1997 Soul Food
Lem
 
1997 SUBWAYStories: Tales from the Underground (TV movie)
Man in Hallway (segment "Fern's Heart of Darkness")
 
1996 The Wayans Bros. (TV series)
Brian Corliss
The Return of the Temptones (1996) … Brian Corliss (uncredited)
 
1995-1996 New York Undercover (TV series)
Dion Broat / Sekou
Tough Love (1996) … Dion Broat
The Smoking Section (1995) … Sekou
 
1996 Sureshot
 
1995 The Tuskegee Airmen (TV movie)
Lewis Johns
 
1995 Models Inc. (TV series)
Model #2
By Crook or by Hook (1995) … Model #2 (uncredited)
 
Show ShowProducer (5 titles)
2013 The Suspect (executive producer) (completed)
 
2011 Business as Usual: The Exploitation of Hip Hop (documentary) (executive producer)
 
2008 Nora's Hair Salon II (producer)
 
2007 This Christmas (executive producer)
 
2006 Puff, Puff, Pass (producer)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (2 titles)
2012 Psych (TV series)
Let's Doo-Wop It Again (2012) (performer: "Go Down Moses")
 
1998 Hell's Kitchen (lyrics: "New Yorkers Lifestyle", "Edge of Life", "New York Related", "What's Up B" / performer: "New Yorkers Lifestyle", "Edge of Life", "New York Related", "What's Up B")
 
Show ShowDirector (1 title)
Show ShowSelf (53 titles)
2012 Talk Stoop with Cat Greenleaf (TV series)
Himself
Killed Off (2012) … Himself
 
2011 The Wendy Williams Show (TV series)
Himself - Guest
Episode dated 2 December 2011 (2011) … Himself - Guest
 
2011 1st Look (TV series)
Himself - Interviewee
The Love Section (2011) … Himself - Interviewee
 
2011 The Talk (TV series)
Himself - Guest
Episode dated 28 June 2011 (2011) … Himself - Guest
 
2011 Business as Usual: The Exploitation of Hip Hop (documentary)
Documentary Host
 
2010 41st NAACP Image Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2005-2009 Last Call with Carson Daly (TV series)
Himself
Episode #9.8 (2009)
Episode dated 2 May 2006 (2006) … Himself
Episode dated 19 January 2006 (2006) … Himself
Episode dated 11 February 2005 (2005) … Himself
 
2004-2009 Tavis Smiley (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 1 September 2009 (2009) … Himself
Episode #1.38 (2004) … Himself
 
2009 The 7th Annual TV Land Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2009 Previously On: E.R. (TV movie)
Himself
 
2008 The Bonnie Hunt Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 23 September 2008 (2008) … Himself
 
2008 Stand Up to Cancer (TV movie)
Himself
 
2008 Black Poker Stars Invitational (TV series)
Player / Himself - Guest
Episode #1.8 (2008) … Himself - Guest
Episode #1.7 (2008) … Himself - Guest
Episode #1.6 (2008) … Player
Episode #1.5 (2008) … Player
Episode #1.4 (2008) … Player
 
2007 Up Close with Carrie Keagan (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 16 November 2007 (2007) … Himself
 
2007 2007 Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
2006 In the Cutz (TV series)
Xmas in March.... (2006)
 
2003-2006 Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 9 January 2006 (2006) … Himself
Episode dated 6 May 2005 (2005) … Himself
Episode dated 15 December 2004 (2004) … Himself
Episode dated 18 December 2003 (2003) … Himself
 
2003-2005 Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV series)
Himself
Episode #4.57 (2005) … Himself
Episode #3.89 (2004) … Himself
Episode #2.83 (2003) … Himself
Episode #1.84 (2003) … Himself
 
2005 World Poker Tour (TV series)
Himself
Hollywood Home Game VI (2005) … Himself
 
2005 The View (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 2 February 2005 (2005) … Himself
 
2005 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 2 February 2005 (2005) … Himself
 
2005 The MC: Why We Do It (video documentary)
Narrator
 
2005 The 62nd Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV special documentary)
Himself - Co-Presenter: Best Actress in a Television Series [Musical or Comedy]
 
2004 Inside Dish with Rachael Ray (TV series documentary)
Himself
Episode dated 18 December 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2004 Celebrity Poker Showdown (TV series)
Himself
Tournament 4 Championship (2004) … Himself
Tournament 4, Game 5 (2004) … Himself
 
2004 The 2004 BET Source Hip Hop Music Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2004 The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 6 October 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2004 Making the Video (TV series documentary)
Himself
Eminem: Just Lose It (2004) … Himself
 
2004 G-Phoria 2004 (TV documentary)
Himself - Presenter
 
2004 100 Proof (TV series)
Himself
Episode #1.1 (2004) … Himself
 
2004 4th Annual BET Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2004 Punk'd (TV series)
Himself
Episode #3.6 (2004) … Himself
 
2004 With All Deliberate Speed (documentary)
Himself
 
2004 Miss USA (TV special)
Himself - Celebrity Judge
 
2004 The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (TV series)
Himself
Mekhi Phifer (2004) … Himself
 
2004 On-Air with Ryan Seacrest (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 10 March 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2004 The 2004 IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards (TV documentary)
Himself - Presenter: Someone to Watch Award
 
2004 Jessica's Crush (TV series)
Himself
 
2003 Scarface: Origins of a Hip Hop Classic (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2003 The Sharon Osbourne Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 30 September 2003 (2003) … Himself
 
2003 Tinseltown TV (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 27 September 2003 (2003) … Himself
 
2003 2003 Much Music Video Music Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2003 Miss USA (TV special)
Himself - Celebrity Judge
 
2003 The Making of '8 Mile' (TV documentary short)
Himself
 
2003 34th NAACP Image Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
2003 The 30th Annual American Music Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter
 
2003 Battle Rhyme for Reel Time (video documentary)
Himself (uncredited)
 
2002 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Himself
Episode #10.191 (2002) … Himself
 
2002 MADtv (TV series)
Himself
Episode #8.6 (2002) … Himself
 
2002 NBC 75th Anniversary Special (TV special)
Himself
 
1998 Celebrity Profile (TV series documentary)
Himself
Jennifer Love Hewitt (1998) … Himself
 
1996 Girl 6
Himself (cameo) (uncredited)
 
1995 Lauren Hutton and... (TV series)
Himself
Mekhi Phifer (1995) … Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (3 titles)
2009 ER (TV series)
 
2004 Attack of the Living Dead (video short)
Andre (uncredited)
 
1998 Homicide: Life on the Street (TV series)
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

Appearing in Gap print ads for Fall 2003 collection See more »

Publicity Listings:

2 Interviews  | 2 Articles  | 5 Magazine Cover Photos  | See more »

Height:

5' 10½" (1.79 m)
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Trivia:

Good friends with Eminem. See more »

Star Sign:

Capricorn