Mekhi Phifer

Breakthrough Years

1995

Mekhi Phifer made his impactful acting debut in Spike Lee's crime drama Clockers. His compelling portrayal of Strike, a young drug dealer, garnered critical acclaim and launched his career.

2002

Phifer achieved significant mainstream success with two major projects in 2002. He played Future in the critically and commercially successful film 8 Mile, and joined the main cast of the long-running, hit medical drama ER as Dr. Gregory Pratt, a role he maintained for six seasons.