Mekhi Phifer

Mekhi Phifer

CountryUnited States United States
GenderMale
BirthdayDez. 29, 1974
BiographyMekhi Phifer ( meh-KY FY-fər; born December 29, 1974) is an American actor. Beginning his career in the mid-1990s, Phifer was known for a few notable roles in films including Clockers, Soul Food, High School High and I Still Know What You Did Last Summer. He also appeared in the 1998 music video for "The Boy Is Mine" by Brandy and Monica. In 2002, he had a co-starring role opposite rapper Eminem in the feature film 8 Mile. His most notable television role is that of Dr. Greg Pratt, whom he portrayed from 2002 to 2008 on NBC's long-running medical drama ER (1994–2009). From July to October 2011, he played the role of CIA officer Rex Matheson in the British–American science fiction television show, Torchwood: Miracle Day. In 2013, he became a recurring cast member during season three on the Showtime drama House of Lies. Phifer starred in the action feature film Long Gone Heroes, with Frank Grillo and Andy Garcia, in 2024.

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Known For

ER
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as Dr. Gregory Pratt
Frequency
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as Lt. Satch Rayna
Lie to Me*
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as Ben Reynolds
Roots
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as Jerusalem
Secret City
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as Brent Moreton
Torchwood
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as Rex Matheson
Truth Be Told
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Truth Be Told

as Markus Killebrew

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