A biography for Mekhi Phiferhasn’t been written yet.
“I tend to play more true-to-life characters in real situations.”
“I want to see my family prosper, see my kids grow old.”
“When I did 'Clockers,' I didn't even think about having a career in acting, I just thought, 'Wow, this is cool. I get to do a little movie.'”
“I'm from Harlem, born and raised there.”
“I almost turned down '8 Mile.' I was due to start 'ER,' and I learned they really wanted me to be in '8 Mile.' I didn't know Eminem; I just knew he was a rapper and saw what everyone else saw in the media. I thought they were just trying to capitalize on his popularity.”