Mekhi Phifer

Notable person — linked from film credits.

Knowledge panel

Occupation

Actor

—

days alive

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years old

$8 million

net worth

#1,950 of 2,697

Born
Updated Apr 2026

About

Notable person — linked from film credits.

Trivia

  • •Mekhi Phifer was discovered by director Spike Lee at an open casting call.
  • •He starred in the 2002 film "8 Mile" alongside Eminem.
  • •Phifer had a recurring role on the NBC medical drama "ER" from 2002 to 2008 as Dr. Gregory Pratt.

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⚡ Timeline
2012

White Collar Debut

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Oct 7, 2012

Joined the cast of the television series White Collar as Agent Kyle Collins

2011

Married Reshelet Barnes

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Aug 6, 2011

Married Reshelet Barnes in Beverly Hills, California.

2003

ER Debut

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Mar 26, 2003

Joined the cast of the television series ER as Dr. Gregory Pratt.

2002

8 Mile Release

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Nov 8, 2002

Starred alongside Eminem in the critically acclaimed movie 8 Mile.

1995

Clockers Debut

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Sep 1, 1995

Starred in Spike Lee's 'Clockers'.

1974

Born in Harlem, New York

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Dec 29, 1974

Born Mekhi Thira Phifer in Harlem, New York City.