Mekhi Phifer – Then
Mekhi Phifer, who grew up in New York, made an impact in the early 2000s, both on television and film. Starting his career with a six-season run on the hit television show ER, Phifer’s character quickly became one of the most popular.
Then in 2000, he jumped to the silver screen with his role in Shaft. But, it wasn’t until his role in 8 Mile that Phifer really rose to prominence. After this, he went on to star in several other movies such as Dawn of the Dead.