Mekhi Phifer, 1974
Writers · December 29, 1974
Mekhi Phifer
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Mekhi Phifer is 51 years old, born December 29, 1974 in United States · Capricorn.
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About
Mekhi Phifer built a career on crime dramas and prestige TV, anchoring NBC's ER as Dr. Greg Pratt from 2002 to 2008. Born December 29, 1974, in the US, the actor broke through in the mid-1990s with roles in Clockers, Soul Food, and I Still Know What You Did Last Summer, then co-starred opposite Eminem in 8 Mile in 2002. A Capricorn known for grounded, intense characters across film and television.
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Biography
Mekhi Phifer is an American actor born December 29, 1974. His career took shape in the mid-1990s with supporting roles in Clockers, Soul Food, and High School High, establishing him as a dependable character actor. In 1998, he appeared in the music video for "The Boy Is Mine" by Brandy and Monica. His highest-profile film role came in 2002 when he co-starred opposite Eminem in 8 Mile. Between 2002 and 2008, Phifer portrayed Dr. Greg Pratt on NBC's ER, the long-running medical drama that became his signature role. He continued working in prestige television, appearing as CIA officer Rex Matheson in the 2011 British–American science fiction series Torchwood: Miracle Day from July to October, and joining the recurring cast of Showtime's House of Lies in 2013. Most recently, he starred in the 2024 action film Long Gone Heroes alongside Frank Grillo and Andy Garcia. As a screenwriter and actor, Phifer has maintained steady work across multiple genres. Born under Capricorn, he carries the sign's reputation for discipline and quiet intensity—traits reflected in his choice of grounded dramatic roles rather than flashy leads.
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Trivia
- Appeared in the 1998 'The Boy Is Mine' music video by Brandy and Monica.
- Co-starred with rapper Eminem in the 2002 film 8 Mile.
- Portrayed Dr. Greg Pratt on ER for six seasons (2002–2008), one of the show's longest-running cast roles.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
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Frequently asked
- How old is Mekhi Phifer?
- Mekhi Phifer is 51 years old (born December 29, 1974).
- When is Mekhi Phifer's birthday?
- Mekhi Phifer was born on December 29, 1974.
- What is Mekhi Phifer's zodiac sign?
- Mekhi Phifer is a Capricorn, born December 29, 1974.
- What is Mekhi Phifer's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Mekhi Phifer was born in 1974, the year of the Wood Tiger.
- Where is Mekhi Phifer from?
- Mekhi Phifer is from United States.
- What does Mekhi Phifer do?
- Mekhi Phifer is a writer.
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