Mekhi Phifer

Mekhi Phifer

Mekhi Phifer’s net worth is $1.3 Million. Also know about Mekhi Phifer bio, salary, height, age weight, relationship, and more …

Mekhi Phifer Wiki Biography

  • Mekhi Phifer was born into the world on 29 December 1974, in Harlem, New York City USA. 
  • He is a notable entertainer, who is well known for acting in such network shows as “Torchwood: Miracle Day“, “emergency room”, “Lie to Me” and others. 
  • Also, Mekhi is an aficionado of poker and takes an interest in different rivalries himself. 
  • During his profession Phifer has been designated for and has won different honors; some of them incorporate Black Reel Award, Image Award, Chicago Film Critics Association Award among others. 
  • Mekhi is viewed as perhaps the most encouraging contemporary entertainers and there is no uncertainty that he will before long show up in different ventures. 
  • On the off chance that you consider how rich Mekhi Phifer is, it very well may be said that Mekhi’s assessed net worth is – $1.3 million. 
  • Notwithstanding the way that now he has some genuine monetary issues and has reported liquidation, he plainly acquired an impressive sum before that. 
  • The primary wellspring of his month to month pay was his effective appearances in different TV programs and films. 
  • Ideally, Mekhi will have the option to take care of his issues and his net worth will again get positive. 
  • Mekhi’s profession as an entertainer started in 1995 when he showed up in the film called “Clockers“, and this was the point at which Phifer’s net worth started developing. 
  • The achievement of this film made Mekhi more mainstream and added to his net worth. 
  • In 2002 Mekhi began dealing with one of his most celebrated network shows, called “emergency room“. 
  • As he acted in the arrangement until 2008, this show got one of the primary wellsprings of Phifer’s net worth. 
  • His different works in the media business incorporate “Brian’s Song“, “Carmen: A Hip Hopera“, “HBO’s Subway Stories: Tales from the Underground”, “The Tuskegee Airmen” and others.  

Mekhi Phifer Quick Info

Full Name Mekhi Phifer
Net Worth -$1.3 Million
Date Of Birth December 29, 1974
Place Of Birth Harlem, New York City, New York, United States
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.765 m)
Profession Actor, Film Producer, Rapper, Businessperson, Film director
Nationality United States of America
Spouse Result Barnes (m. 2013), Malinda Williams (m. 1999–2003)
Children Mekhi Thira Phifer Jr, Omikaye Phifer
Parents Rhoda Phifer
Nicknames Mekhi Thira Phifer, Mekhi Phifer
Twitter http://www.twitter.com/mekhiphifer
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mekhifromharlem/?hl=en
IMDB www.imdb.com/name/nm0001616
Awards NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, TV Land Icon Award
Nominations NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special, Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie: Liplock, Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie: Chemistry, Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Actor – Drama/Action-Adventure, Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actor: Drama
Movies “A Talent for Trouble” (2008), “Divergent” (2014), “The Suspect” (2013), “A Day in the Life” (2009), “Honey” (2003), “8 Mile” (2002)
TV Shows “Lie to Me”, “Torchwood: Miracle Day”, “Brian’s Song”, “Carmen: A Hip Hopera”, “HBO’s Subway Stories: Tales from the Underground”, “The Tuskegee Airmen”, “Flypaper”, “Slow Burn”, “Paid in Full”, “House of Lies” (2014), “Roots” (2016), “Secret City” (2016)

Mekhi Phifer Quotes

  • I don’t really like hospitals that much. People are sick; sometimes it can be depressing. People are going through a lot of pain in there. It has that funny smell.
  • Actors look at life differently. When I meet people, I know that one day I may portray that person or someone like them. It may be a cop or a homeless guy. It helps you to pay more attention to people. Everyone I meet, I retain something from them, something from their personality. It helps me to portray realism in my work.
  • When break dancing was out, I break danced. When rapping was the thing, I freestyled rap on the street and battled and all that kind of stuff.
  • With my first son, I cut his umbilical cord and everything, so I’m a hands-on father, to say the least.
  • When you’re working and making money, that’s all good, but there has to be something that provides a substance, I think.
  • There’s no question that I’m African-American. OK? I’m a black man. We’re not going to escape that.
  • Once or twice a week, I try to do some kind of boxing. I’m hitting the bags and jumping rope – all that stuff.
  • It’s always a pleasure when you get to work with people that you actually really like.
  • I’ve done 21 films in eight years, and I’ve said ‘No’ more times than I’ve done films.
  • Rap is definitely a youthful expression.
  • I love working with Sally Field, and Steve Buscemi is one of the most giving, talented actors I’ve ever worked with.
  • I tend to play more true-to-life characters in real situations.
  • I’m a soccer dad at heart. I want five kids, and I want to get married. I want to coach Little League.
  • I’m an avid watcher of the Nat Geo channel, where I watch shows about how the planets are formed, and shows about moons, quasars, black holes.
  • I’ve dated interracially a lot. I grew up in Harlem, so I’ve dated Latins, Dominican, Guyanese, Cuban, black, white.
  • Eating right has made the biggest difference in my body.
  • I always try to bring a certain masculine presence to what I do. That is part of the dynamic.
  • I grew up in a rough environment. You want to be strong and have your presence felt out there. That attitude reflects how people see you.
  • I love kids, outings, camping, sports, Legoland, all the Daddy stuff. I love it. I wish I could just do that, but I have to work, too.
  • I know a lot of people who are weak, who are in a perpetual cycle of poverty and being locked up. There are guys from my neighborhood who are in jail or who are dead. It does take a certain strength to know your environment and say, ‘I can grow beyond it.’

Mekhi Phifer Important Facts

  • Son, Mekhi Thira Phifer, Jr., born 30 October 2007. Mother is fiancée Onanong Souratha.
  • Appeared in Vibe magazine for the article “Can’t A Brother Get No Love”. [August 1999]
  • Engaged to director assistant Onanong Souratha on May 9, 2007.
  • Was originally a rapper signed to Warner Brothers records.
  • This is mentioned in Eminem’s song “Lose Yourself.” The song is part of the 8 Mile (2002) soundtrack. Phifer and Eminem both starred in this movie.
  • Good friends with Eminem.
  • Enjoys going to the rifle ranges around Los Angeles and target shooting to relieve stress and have fun.
  • Good friends with ER (1994) costar, Goran Visnjic.
  • Along with the Pennsylvania-based charity organization The Vine Group, he donated over $100,000 in scholarships, books, and computers to Ibadan, Nigeria, where the Mekhi Phifer Education Center will open in 2005 to help poor children get an education.
  • Owns an “Athlete’s Foot” store franchise, which sells athletic footwear in California. Owns six stores with two of them up and running.
  • Has been “Punk’d” by Ashton Kutcher.
  • Son named Omikaye with actress Malinda Williams.
  • The first name is pronounced “Meck-high”.
  • Was the first choice to play Quincy McCall in Love & Basketball (2000), but had to drop out due to a schedule conflict and was replaced by Omar Epps.

Mekhi Phifer Filmography

Title Year Status Character Role
Karel: Life in Segments 2015 TV Series Actor
A Talent for Trouble 2015 Mekhi Phifer Actor
Insurgent 2015 Max Actor
The Divergent Series: Insurgent – Shatter Reality 2015 Video Game short Max Actor
A Day Late and a Dollar Short 2014 TV Movie Lewis Actor
House of Lies 2014 TV Series Dre Collins Actor
Divergent 2014 Max Actor
The Suspect 2013 The Suspect Actor
The Love Section 2013 James Johnson Actor
Husbands 2012 TV Series Mark Actor
White Collar 2012 TV Series Kyle Collins Actor
Psych 2012 TV Series Drake Actor
Torchwood 2011 TV Series Rex Matheson Actor
Last Man Standing 2011 TV Movie Jeremy Davis Actor
Flypaper 2011 Darrien Actor
Lie to Me 2009-2010 TV Series Agent Ben Reynolds Actor
A Day in the Life 2009/II King Khi Actor
ER 2002-2008 TV Series Gregory Pratt Actor
Nora’s Hair Salon II 2008 Dr. Terry Actor
This Christmas 2007 Gerald Actor
Puff, Puff, Pass 2006 Big Daddy Actor
Curb Your Enthusiasm 2005 TV Series Omar Jones Actor
Slow Burn 2005 Isaac Duperde Actor
ER: The Game 2005 Video Game Dr. Gregory Pratt (voice) Actor
Dawn of the Dead 2004 Andre Actor
Honey 2003 Chaz Actor
8 Mile 2002 David ‘Future’ Porter Actor
Paid in Full 2002 Mitch Actor
The Other Brother 2002 Martin Actor
Head Games 2001 John Ambrose, Jr. ‘John-John’ Actor
Brian’s Song 2001 TV Movie Gale Sayers Actor
Impostor 2001 Cale Actor
O 2001 Odin James Actor
Carmen: A Hip Hopera 2001 TV Movie Hill Actor
Shaft 2000 Trey Howard Actor
Uninvited Guest 1999 Silk Actor
A Lesson Before Dying 1999 TV Movie Jefferson Actor
I Still Know What You Did Last Summer 1998 Tyrell Actor
Hell’s Kitchen 1998 Johnny Actor
Homicide: Life on the Street 1996-1998 TV Series Nathaniel Lee ‘Junior Bunk’ Mahoney Actor
Hav Plenty 1997 Harold Actor
Soul Food 1997 Lem Actor
SUBWAYStories: Tales from the Underground 1997 TV Movie Man in Hallway (segment “Fern’s Heart of Darkness”) Actor
Sureshot 1996 Actor
High School High 1996 Griff McReynolds Actor
New York Undercover 1995-1996 TV Series Dion Broat / Sekou Actor
Clockers 1995 Ronald ‘Strike’ Dunham Actor
The Tuskegee Airmen 1995 TV Movie Lewis Johns Actor
Models Inc. 1995 TV Series Model #2 Actor
Asher 2017/I pre-production Actor
Chocolate City: Vegas 2016 post-production Best Valentine Actor
Frequency 2016 TV Series Satch Rayna Actor
Secret City 2016 TV Series Ambassador Moreton Actor
Roots 2016 TV Mini-Series Jerusalem Actor
Allegiant 2016 Max Actor
Pandemic 2016 Gunner Actor
Four Kings 2016 TV Series Richie Rich Actor
Key and Peele 2015 TV Series Cousin Actor
The Suspect 2013 executive producer Producer
Business as Usual: The Exploitation of Hip Hop 2011 Documentary executive producer Producer
Nora’s Hair Salon II 2008 producer Producer
This Christmas 2007 executive producer Producer
Puff, Puff, Pass 2006 producer Producer
Psych 2012 TV Series performer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Hell’s Kitchen 1998 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” Soundtrack
Puff, Puff, Pass 2006 Director
Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show 2014 Documentary thanks Thanks
Last Call with Carson Daly 2005-2016 TV Series Himself Self
Access Hollywood Live 2016 TV Series Himself Self
Hollywood Today Live 2016 TV Series Himself Self
The Real 2016 TV Series Himself Self
Home & Family 2016 TV Series Himself Self
Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race 2015 TV Movie Himself Self
Made in Hollywood 2015 TV Series Himself Self
The Wendy Williams Show 2011-2015 TV Series Himself / Himself – Guest Self
The Chew 2015 TV Series Himself Self
Bringing ‘Divergent’ to Life 2014 Video documentary Self
Divergent: Faction Before Blood 2014 Video documentary short Himself Self
Hollywood Game Night 2014 TV Series Himself – Celebrity Guest Self
Chelsea Lately 2014 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
The View 2005-2014 TV Series Himself Self
Janela Indiscreta 2014 TV Series Himself Self
Larry King Now 2014 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
Sidewalks Entertainment 2014 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
The Queen Latifah Show 2014 TV Series Himself Self
The Arsenio Hall Show 2014 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
GeekRockTV 2013 TV Series Himself – Special Guest Self
Talk Stoop with Cat Greenleaf 2012 TV Series Himself Self
1st Look 2011 TV Series Himself – Interviewee Self
The Talk 2011 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
Business as Usual: The Exploitation of Hip Hop 2011 Documentary Documentary Host Self
41st NAACP Image Awards 2010 TV Special Himself Self
Tavis Smiley 2004-2009 TV Series Himself Self
The 7th Annual TV Land Awards 2009 TV Special Himself Self
Previously On: E.R. 2009 TV Movie documentary Himself Self
The Bonnie Hunt Show 2008 TV Series Himself Self
Stand Up to Cancer 2008 TV Movie Himself Self
Black Poker Stars Invitational 2008 TV Series Player / Himself – Guest Self
Up Close with Carrie Keagan 2007 TV Series Himself Self
2007 Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards 2007 TV Special Himself Self
In the Cutz 2006 TV Series Self
Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show 2003-2006 TV Series Himself Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live! 2003-2005 TV Series Himself Self
36th NAACP Image Awards 2005 TV Special Himself Self
World Poker Tour 2005 TV Series Himself Self
Save Our History 2005 TV Series documentary Himself – Host Self
Late Night with Conan O’Brien 2003-2005 TV Series Himself Self
The MC: Why We Do It 2005 Video documentary Narrator Self
The 62nd Annual Golden Globe Awards 2005 TV Special documentary Himself – Co-Presenter: Best Actress in a Television Series [Musical or Comedy] Self
Inside Dish with Rachael Ray 2004 TV Series documentary Himself Self
The 2nd Annual Vibe Awards 2004 TV Special Himself Self
Celebrity Poker Showdown 2004 TV Series Himself Self
The 2004 BET Source Hip Hop Music Awards 2004 TV Special Himself Self
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn 2004 TV Series Himself Self
Making the Video 2004 TV Series documentary Himself Self
G-Phoria 2004 2004 TV Movie documentary Himself – Presenter Self
100 Proof 2004 TV Series Himself Self
4th Annual BET Awards 2004 TV Special Himself Self
Punk’d 2004 TV Series Himself Self
With All Deliberate Speed 2004 Documentary Himself Self
Miss USA 2004 TV Special Himself – Celebrity Judge Self
The Daily Show 2004 TV Series Himself Self
On-Air with Ryan Seacrest 2004 TV Series Himself Self
The 2004 IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards 2004 TV Movie documentary Himself – Presenter: Someone to Watch Award Self
Jessica’s Crush 2004 TV Series Himself Self
Battle Rhyme for Reel Time 2003 Video documentary Himself (uncredited) Self
Vibe Awards 2003 TV Special Himself Self
Scarface: Origins of a Hip Hop Classic 2003 Video documentary short Himself Self
The Sharon Osbourne Show 2003 TV Series Himself Self
Tinseltown TV 2003 TV Series Himself Self
2003 Much Music Video Music Awards 2003 TV Special Himself Self
Miss USA 2003 TV Special Himself – Celebrity Judge Self
The Making of ‘8 Mile’ 2003 TV Short documentary Himself Self
34th NAACP Image Awards 2003 TV Special Himself Self
The 30th Annual American Music Awards 2003 TV Special Himself – Presenter Self
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno 2002 TV Series Himself Self
MADtv 2002 TV Series Himself Self
NBC 75th Anniversary Special 2002 TV Special Himself Self
Celebrity Profile 1998 TV Series documentary Himself Self
Girl 6 1996 Himself (cameo) (uncredited) Self
Lauren Hutton and… 1995 TV Series Himself Self
ER 2009 TV Series Gregory Pratt Archive Footage
Attack of the Living Dead 2004 Video short Andre (uncredited) Archive Footage
Homicide: Life on the Street 1998 TV Series Nathaniel Lee ‘Junior Bunk’ Mahoney Archive Footage

Mekhi Phifer Awards

Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie Category
2009 Icon Award TV Land Awards ER (1994) Won
2005 Image Award Image Awards Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series ER (1994) Won
2004 Image Award Image Awards Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series ER (1994) Won
2002 Rising Star Award American Black Film Festival Won
2000 Black Reel Black Reel Awards Network/Cable – Best Supporting Actor A Lesson Before Dying (1999) Won
2009 Icon Award TV Land Awards ER (1994) Nominated
2005 Image Award Image Awards Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series ER (1994) Nominated
2004 Image Award Image Awards Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series ER (1994) Nominated
2002 Rising Star Award American Black Film Festival Nominated
2000 Black Reel Black Reel Awards Network/Cable – Best Supporting Actor A Lesson Before Dying (1999) Nominated