Film & Television Actor; Known for "ER," "8 Mile," "Clockers" & "Divergent"; Chairman at The Vine Group USA

Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Mekhi Phifer Biography

Mekhi Phifer is an American actor whose career spans more than three decades in film and television, with performances across a wide range of genres. Phifer began his acting career after auditioning at an open casting call for director Spike Lee's "Clockers," where he was selected for the leading role. He walked 40 blocks to obtain a headshot at a Woolworth's photo booth for the audition and was chosen from more than 1,000 other aspiring actors. Working alongside Harvey Keitel and Delroy Lindo, Phifer received recognition for his performance as Strike, a young New Jersey drug dealer.

Following "Clockers," Phifer appeared in the comedy "High School High," the romantic drama "Soul Food" with Vivica Fox and Vanessa Williams, and the horror film "I Still Know What You Did Last Summer" with Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr. He starred as Future in "8 Mile," opposite Eminem, Brittany Murphy, and Kim Basinger, and appeared in the feature film "O" with Julia Stiles and Josh Hartnett, portraying Odin, the captain of a high school basketball team. He received the American Black Film Festival's Rising Star Award.

Phifer's most notable television role is Dr. Greg Pratt on NBC's medical drama "ER." He received NAACP Image Awards for this role. He also appeared in the Emmy Award-winning HBO Original Movie "A Lesson Before Dying" with Don Cheadle and Cicely Tyson, earning an NAACP Image Award nomination. Phifer portrayed NFL Hall of Famer Gale Sayers in the ABC television special "Brian's Song" and appeared in the HBO Original Film "The Tuskegee Airmen."

After "ER," Phifer played CIA officer Rex Matheson in the British-American science fiction series "Torchwood: Miracle Day" and was a recurring cast member in Showtime's "House of Lies." He played Max in the action adventure "Divergent," directed by Neil Burger and starring Shailene Woodley, Theo James, and Kate Winslet. Phifer has recurred on "Lie to Me," "Frequency," "Secret City," and "Curb Your Enthusiasm," and has starred in "Clockers," "8 Mile," "Dawn of the Dead," and the "Divergent" series.

Phifer has also appeared in "The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat," the crime-action thriller "Long Gone Heroes," and the action thriller "The Silent Hour." He has guest-starred in ABC's "High Potential" and "Law & Order." Beyond acting, Phifer serves as chairman of the board of trustees of The Vine Group USA, which provides educational resources to African universities.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 11/05/2026.

Mekhi Phifer Videos

Mekhi Phifer - Another Act

Mekhi Phifer - Another Act

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Mekhi Phifer Breaks Down Classic Emotional Scene in "Paid in Full ...

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Mekhi Phifer is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Mekhi Phifer for your event is $50,000 - $100,000. Mekhi Phifer generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Omar Epps, Donald Faison, Leslie David Baker, Jason Winston George and Brandon Kyle Goodman. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Mekhi Phifer for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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