Mekhi Phifer Net Worth: How Rich is the Actor Actually in 2023?

Mekhi Phifer is an American actor who is best known for playing Dr. Greg Pratt on NBC’s medical drama series “ER”. In addition, he is recognized for co-starring opposite Emine in the 2002 movie “8 Mile”. As of 2023, Mekhi Phifer net worth is roughly around $500 thousand.

Early life and Career

Mekhi Phifer was born on the 29th of December, 1974 in New York City. He was born to Rhoda Phifer, who was a school teacher. Phifer was raised by a single mother and has never met his father. He grew up with a brother, Fernando Cameron.

Phifer studied at the Lincoln Square Auxiliary Services High School. Following graduation, he joined the State University of New York where he studied electrical engineering.

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Mekhi was 18 when he attended the open casting call for the director, Spike Lee. He eventually beat more than a thousand people and got the lead role of narcotics dealer. Afterward, he appeared in another comedy spoof “High School High” and a horror movie “I Still Know What You Did Last Summer”.

Phifer got his breakthrough role in 2002 after he played the role of Dr. Gregory Pratt on NBC’s medical drama series “ER”. He appeared in the series until September 2008. Mekhi’s last appearance came at the conclusion of the Season 14 finale. For his incredible performance in the show, he received an NAACP Image Award twice. Then, he continued to appear in other TV movies such as “The Tuskegee Airmen”, “Brian’s Song (2001 film)” and “Carmen: A Hip-Hopera”.

Following that, he appeared in a recurring guest role in Season 5 and 6 of the police drama series “Homicide: Life on the Street”. In the series, he portrayed the role of Junior Bunk. Later on, he starred in the TV movie titled “A Lesson Before Dying”, for which, he received a nomination for NAACP Image Award. Then, he appeared in a guest role on the Fox drama series “Lie to Me”.

Phifer has also been impressive in many big screen roles. He earned notorious recognition after he played Mitch in the 2002 drama movie “8 Mile”. His other notable role came in June 2011 when he starred as CIA agent, Rex Matheson in the British science fiction series “Torchwood: Miracle Day”. After that, he appeared as Agent Collins in Season 4 of the drama series “White Collar”.

Other than his acting credentials, he participated in the Celebrity Poker Showdown Championship in 2004 and came out as the winner in Season 4. He even plays Poker for the Love Our Children USA charity. Phifer has been in the Hollywood Home games on the World Poker Tour. In addition, he has been associated with a non-profit organization, The Vine Group USA as the chairman of the board of trustees. Through a non-profit organization, he has provided educational resources to Universities in Africa.

Personal Life

Mekhi Phifer has been married twice. First, he tied the knot with actor and producer, Malinda Williams. He got wed to Malinda in 1999 and divorced in 2003. Phifer has a son from his first wife. Then, he began a relationship with Oni Souratha, with whom, he has a son, Mekhi Thira Phifer Jr. In March 2013, he exchanged vows with his longtime girlfriend, Reshelet Barnes.

Mike Phifer Net Worth

Mike Phifer’s personal wealth is estimated to be around $500 thousand as of 2023. He has earned a considerable amount from his acting career. In addition to that, he also earns money from running several athletic footwear franchise stores called “Athlete’s Foot” in California.