Mekhi Phifer

Mekhi Phifer
Phifer at the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con
Born	(1974-12-29) December 29, 1974 (age 50) New York City, U.S.
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1994–present
Spouses	Malinda Williams ​ ​ (m. 1999; div. 2003)​ Reshelet Barnes Phifer ​ ​ (m. 2013)​
Children	2

Mekhi Phifer (/mɛˌkaɪ ˈfaɪfər/ meh-KY FY-fər; born December 29, 1974) is an American actor. 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 on NBC's long-running (1994–2009) medical drama ER from 2002 to 2008. In 2013 he became a recurring cast member during season three on the Showtime drama House of Lies. 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 2024, he starred in the gritty, action feature film, Long Gone Heroes alongside Frank Grillo and Andy Garcia. Phifer may always be best known for his appearance in the 1998 music video for "The Boy Is Mine" by Brandy and Monica.^[1]