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Mekhi Phifer Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on March 9, 2026: By James

Mekhi Phifer is an American actor best known for playing David 'Future' Porter in the film 8 Mile.

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Best Known For:The film 8 Mile
Breakthrough:Breakout lead role in Spike Lee's film Clockers in 1995

10 Quick Facts About Mekhi Phifer

  • Full Name: Mekhi Phifer
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Entertainer
  • Known For: The film 8 Mile
  • Current Role: Actor
  • Date of Birth: December 29, 1974
  • Age: 51 years old
  • Place of Birth: Harlem, New York City, New York
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Reshelet Barnes
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Mekhi Phifer Age

Mekhi Phifer is 51 years old. He was born on December 29, 1974, and his zodiac sign is Capricorn.

Mekhi Phifer Height

Mekhi Phifer stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches. This is approximately 175 cm.

Rise to Fame

Mekhi Phifer rose to prominence for his role on the television show ER.

Notable Works

Notable screen roles include 8 Mile, ER, and Clockers.

Television

  • TV Show: ER (Dr. Greg Pratt, 2002-2008)

Film

  • Film: 8 Mile (David 'Future' Porter, 2002)
  • Film: Clockers (Ronald 'Strike' Dunham, 1995)

Mekhi Phifer Family & Relationships

Mekhi Phifer is married to Reshelet Barnes. He has 2 children, Omikaye Phifer and Mekhi Thira Phifer Jr.

  • Mother: Rhoda Phifer
  • Children:
    • Omikaye Phifer (1999)
    • Mekhi Thira Phifer Jr (2007)

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Mekhi Phifer
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation: Entertainer
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: Black / African

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: December 29, 1974
  • Age: 51
  • Birthday: December 29
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
  • Place of Birth: Harlem, New York City, New York

Measurements

  • Height: 5 ft 9 in
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hair Color: Black

Family & Relationships

  • Mother: Rhoda Phifer
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Reshelet Barnes

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $40,000–$403,000 (Estimated range)
  • Net Worth: $105,000–$7,368,000 (Estimated range)
  • Source of Income: Performance contracts and related creative work

Online Presence

  • instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mekhiphifer

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