Mekhi Phifer has an estimated net worth of $8 million
Mekhi Phifer is an American actor with an estimated net worth of $8 million. He is best known for playing Dr. Greg Pratt on NBC’s drama series ER. He is 5’9″ and weighs 202 pounds. Mekhi Thira Phifer was born on December 29, 1974 in Harlem, New York. Phifer grew up in Harlem, raised by his single mother, Rhoda Phifer, who was a high school teacher. Despite having very little, if any, acting experience, he attended an open casting call for Spike Lee’s 1994 film, Clockers. He beat out over 1,000 hopefuls to land the lead role and jump into almost immediate stardom. That same year he also featured in The Tuskegee Airmen.
Though still relatively new to the business, Phifer had impressive film credits under his belt and would continue to garner attention as he followed up his debut year with roles in the comedy High School High (1996), Soul Food (1997), Hell’s Kitchen (1998) and I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998). After continuing to work steadily, he landed what may be his most successful film role starring opposite Eminem in the hugely popular 8 Mile.
Already established a consistent presence on the big screen, Phifer shifted focus in the new century to television and has enjoyed equal if not greater success. His most notable role was as Dr. Greg Pratt on NBC’s ER, a role he played for six years from 2002 to 2008. He’s also enjoyed full-time and part-time roles on several other successful shows, most notably Curb Your Enthusiasm (4 episodes in 2005), Lie to Me (from 2009 to 2011), as well as Psych, Husbands and White Collar, all in 2012. Phifer has done considerable acting work in music videos, with star roles in “The Boy is Mine” by Brandy and Monica, “Don’t Let Go” by En Vogue and “Nobody” by Keith Sweat featuring Athena College, among many others. His celebrity stature was also boosted by being the winner of the 2004 Celebrity Poker Showdown Championship. He also plays on the World Poker Tour in Hollywood. His business acumen includes six Athlete’s Foot stores in California and he launched Third Reel Films in 2011. Phifer has two children and has been married twice, including to current wife Reshelet Barnes.
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