Mekhi Phifer
Acting
Born: 1974-12-29 · New York City, New York, USA
Biography
Mekhi Thira Phifer (born December 29, 1974) is an American actor. He is perhaps best known for his multi-year role as Dr. Greg Pratt on NBC's long-running medical drama ER and his co-starring role opposite Eminem in the feature film 8 Mile. He was a regular on the Fox crime show Lie to Me portraying the role of Ben Reynolds, before season 3. He was born in in Harlem, New York City, the son of Rhoda Phifer, a high school teacher; he grew up in a single-parent household with his mother. His acting
🎬 Movies (20)
Be Happy
2026
Peter Mosley
Mary J. Blige Presents Be Happy
2026
Peter Mosley
The Silent Hour
2024
Mason Lynch
Long Gone Heroes
2024
Moreao
The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat
2024
James Henry
Lights Out
2024
Max Bomer
Obsession
2019
Sonny
Canal Street
2019
Prosecutor A.J. Canton
A Talent For Trouble
2018
Mekhi Phifer
Chocolate City: Vegas Strip
2016
Best Valentine
Allegiant
2016
Max
Pandemic
2016
Gunner
Insurgent
2015
Max
A Day Late and a Dollar Short
2014
Lewis
Divergent
2014
Max
The Love Section
2013
James Johnson
The Suspect
2013
The Suspect
Flypaper
2011
Darrien
Last Man Standing
2011
Jeremy Davis
A Day in the Life
2009
King Khi
📺 TV Shows (20)
High Potential
2024
Arthur Ellis
Love, Victor
2020
Harold Brooks
Truth Be Told
2019
Markus Killebrew
The Bobby Brown Story
2018
Tommy Brown
Frequency
2016
Satch Reyna
Match Game
2016
Self - Panelist
Secret City
2016
Ambassador Moreton
Roots
2016
Jerusalem
Chicago P.D.
2014
Joe Baker
Beat Bobby Flay
2013
Self
Hollywood Game Night
2013
Self
Key & Peele
2012
Cousin
White Collar
2009
Kyle Collins
Lie to Me
2009
Ben Reynolds
Torchwood
2006
Rex Matheson
Psych
2006
Drake
Best Week Ever
2004
On Air with Ryan Seacrest
2004
Self
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003
Self
Punk'd
2003
Self