Mekhi Phifer

Mekhi Phifer is an actor known for his roles in feature films such as “8 Mile” and “Clockers,” and his extensive television work including “ER” and “Truth Be Told.” After successfully auditioning at an open casting call for Spike Lee’s film ‘Clockers,’ Mekhi Phifer secured the leading role of Strike in 1994, garnering critical acclaim for his performance alongside Harvey Keitel and Delroy Lindo. This debut launched a sustained career in both film and television. Following ‘Clockers,’ Phifer appeared in the comedy spoof ‘High School High’ (1996) and the horror film ‘I Still Know What You Did Last Summer’ (1998). He also starred in ‘Soul Food’ (1997), a film featuring Vanessa Williams and Vivica A.

His film work continued with the ‘Divergent’ series, appearing in the original film (2014) and its sequels. Beyond acting, Phifer expanded his professional scope into production, serving as an executive producer for ‘The Suspect’ (2013) and ‘This Christmas’ (2007), and additionally directed and produced ‘Puff, Puff, Pass’ (2006). Most recently, Phifer has continued his impactful television presence as a main cast member in ‘Frequency’ (2016-2017) and the critically acclaimed series ‘Truth Be Told’ (2019-2023). Looking ahead, he is slated to star in three feature films in 2024: ‘The Silent Hour,’ ‘Long Gone Heroes,’ and ‘The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat.’ In addition to his entertainment career, Phifer demonstrates a commitment to global education, serving as Chairman of the Board of Trustees for The Vine Group USA, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing essential educational resources to African universities.