Mekhi Phifer Bio | Wiki
Mekhi Phifer is a popular American actor best known for his role as Dr. Greg Pratt on NBC’s series drama ER. Furthermore, he is also recognized for appearing in the 2002 musical film 8-mile opposite rapper Eminem.
Additionally, Phifer has appeared in several films including High School High, Impostor, and the Divergent series. Currently, he appears in both Love, Victor, and Truth Be Told.
Mekhi Phifer Age | Birthday
He was born on December 29, 1974, in New York City, in the United States of America. Phifer is 47 years old and celebrates his birthday on December 29 every year.
Mekhi Phifer Height
He is a man of average stature. Phifer stands at a height of 5 ft 10 in (approx. 1.77 m).
Mekhi Phifer Mother | Family
He was born in New York City, in the United States of America to a single-parented household. Phifer was raised under the loving care of her caring and loving mother Rhoda Phifer. Rhoda worked as a high school teacher. Phifer holds an American nationality by birth but belongs to the African-American ethnicity.
Mekhi Phifer Twin Brother
Phifer has a twin brother named Fernando Cameron. However, more details regarding his brother is currently unavailable. However, rest assured to be updated as soon as we acquire credible information on the matter.
Mekhi Phifer Wife
Phifer is happily married to his beautiful and caring wife Reshelet Barnes. The duo has been living together since they officially tied the knot in 2013 in Beverly Hill, California. However, he was previously married to actress Malinda Williams. The two were married for four years before officially separating in 2003. Phifer was also in a romantic relationship with Oni Souratha before meeting his current wife.
Mekhi Phifer Sons
Apart from being happily married, he is also a proud father of his two sons Omikaye and Mekhi Thira Jr. He welcomed his first son Omikaye Phifer with his ex-wife, Malinda Williams. In 2007 he welcomed his second son with his then-girlfriend Oni South.
Mekhi Phifer Movies
Being a talented American actor, it is no shock that Phifer has appeared in several movies and Tv Shows. They include:
Movies
- Chocolate City: Vegas Strip as Best Valentine 2017
- The Divergent Series: Allegiant as Max 2016
- Pandemic as Gunner 2016
- The Divergent Series: Insurgent as Max 2015
- 8 Mile as David “Future” Porter 2002
- Impostor as Cale 2001
- Hell’s Kitchen as Johnny 1998
- Brian’s Song as Gale Sayers 2001
- Divergent as Max 2014
Tv Shows & Series
- Love, Victor as Harold Brooks 2020-present
- Truth Be Told as Markus Knox 2019-present
- Chicago P.D. as Joe Baker 2018
- Curb Your Enthusiasm as Omar Jones 2005
- New York Undercover as Sekou 1995-1996
- White Collar as Kyle Collins 2012
- Frequency as Satch Reyna 2016-2017
Mekhi Phifer 8 Mile
8 Mile is a musical drama film that was officially released in the United States on November 8, 2002. The film was written by Scott Silver, directed by Curtis Hanson, and distributed by Universal Pictures. The plot of the film revolves around white rapper B-Rabbit (Eminem) as he tries to launch a career in hip-hop, a genre dominated by African-Americans.
Its title was derived from the 8-mile highway that separated Detroit from the white suburban communities of the north, where Eminem resided. It starred Eminem, Brittany Murphy, Kim Basinger, and Eugene Byrd. Phifer appeared in the film Future, the rap battle host.
Mekhi Phifer Malinda Williams
Malinda Williams was previously married to actor Phifer for four years before they officially separated in 2003. Williams is a popular American actress and producer who began her career in 1996 after appearing in films such as A Thin Line Between Love and Hate and High School High. Upon their separation, the two shared a son Omikaye Phifer.
Mekhi Phifer Truth Be Told
Truth Be Told is a drama streaming television series that airs on Apple TV+ since it was officially released on December 6, 2019. The series is based on Kathleen Barber’s novel Are You Sleeping. It documents an investigative case of convicted killer Warren Cave, who was framed for murder.
Currently, it has aired two seasons with a total of 18 episodes. The series airs Octavia Spencer, Aaron Paul, Lizzy Caplan, Tracie Thoms, Michael Beach, Ron Cephas Jones, David Lyons, and Tami Roman. Phifer appears as Markus Killebrew a former detective.
Mekhi Phifer’s Net Worth
From his extravagant lifestyle, it is publically known to all that he has accumulated a decent amount of fortune over the years. Phifer’s average net worth is $7 million.
How Old Is Mekhi Phifer
He was born to his loving and caring mother on December 29, 1974, in New York City, in the United States of America. Therefore, Phifer is 47 years old.