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Mekhi Phifer

American Actor

Born: Dec 29, 1974

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I've gotten to travel all over the world and meet all kinds of people and do all kinds of great things, so it's, like, surreal. It just lets you know how time flies, especially when you're having fun. It seems like time keeps going by faster as I get older. Mekhi Phifer

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There's no question that I'm African-American. OK? I'm a black man. We're not going to escape that. Mekhi Phifer

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It's always a pleasure when you get to work with people that you actually really like. Mekhi Phifer

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I grew up in a rough environment. You want to be strong and have your presence felt out there. That attitude reflects how people see you. Mekhi Phifer

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I've done 21 films in eight years, and I've said 'No' more times than I've done films. Mekhi Phifer

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I always try to bring a certain masculine presence to what I do. That is part of the dynamic. Mekhi Phifer

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I've dated interracially a lot. I grew up in Harlem, so I've dated Latins, Dominican, Guyanese, Cuban, black, white. Mekhi Phifer

Black White Latin Dated Cuban Lot Up Grew Harlem

Wales was great. The people were great, and I had a great time there. Mekhi Phifer

Time Great People Had Great Time Were Wales

I always try to pick and choose projects that will be impactful to someone. From films like 'Clockers' to playing a doctor on 'ER' to doing '8 Mile,' where I'm in charge of the hip-hop battles, I think it affects all kinds of different audiences. And I just try to keep that in mind, to keep people entertained. Mekhi Phifer

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My agents usually get a breakdown of all the projects that are out there. When I got 'Divergent,' they hadn't finished the script. They knew they wanted the leader of the Dauntless to have a certain demeanor and energy. They had me read a short monologue, and I got the part. Mekhi Phifer

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. Mekhi Phifer

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A lot of characters I've played have a certain amount of strength, pride, and leadership. Mekhi Phifer

Leadership Strength Pride Characters Lot Certain Amount Played

I love character-driven, well-written, great storytelling types of films, and I think that 'My Cousin Vinny' just hit the nail on the head with everything. It's one of those movies that, if I'm flipping through the channels, no matter what part it's on, I can watch it. It's just one of my favorites. Mekhi Phifer

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I hated how Sam Rothstein got manipulated by Sharon Stone's character in 'Casino.' I mean, I just hate how he gets manipulated; that just gets ridiculous to me. I know it's historic, but I hated that. Mekhi Phifer

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I'm from Harlem, born and raised there. Mekhi Phifer

Born Raised Harlem

When you become an actor, at some point you look for something that brings you back to your roots. You find something that people around your neighborhood can relate to. People that you're close with can relate to. Mekhi Phifer

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Toronto is like a smaller, safe New York. Mekhi Phifer

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