Mekhi Phifer Net Worth - Pulptastic

Publish date: 2024-06-07

What is Mekhi Phifer’s Net Worth?

Mekhi Phifer, an American actor, is worth $500,000, according to recent reports. He gained fame for his roles in movies like “8 Mile”, “Clockers” and “Paid in Full”. However, Phifer has faced financial difficulties in recent years and filed for bankruptcy in 2014. At that time, he owed over $1 million to the IRS alone.

Early Life

Mekhi Phifer was born on December 29, 1974, in Harlem, New York City. Raised by his mother, Rhoda Phifer, who worked as a high school teacher, Mekhi grew up in a single-parent household.

Mekhi Phifer’s Career Highlights

Mekhi Phifer made his feature movie debut in Spike Lee’s “Clockers” in 1995. He followed it with the comedy film “High School High” (1996) and the drama “Soul Food” (1997). He also starred in the horror film “I Still Know What You Did Last Summer” (1998) and the action thriller film “Shaft” (2000). During the 2000s, he appeared in “Carmen: A Hip Hopera” (2001), “O” (2001), “8 Mile” (2002), and “Dawn of the Dead” (2004). He also engaged in extensive television work, appearing in shows such as “New York Undercover” (1995-1996), “Homicide: Life on the Street” (1996-1998), and “Chicago P.D.” (2018). Additionally, Phifer appeared in numerous music videos throughout his career.

Phifer’s filmography also includes “Paid in Full” (2002), “Honey” (2003), “Slow Burn” (2005), “Puff, Puff, Pass” (2006), “This Christmas” (2007), and “A Day in the Life” (2009). He has also appeared in films in the “Divergent” franchise: “Divergent” (2014), “The Divergent Series: Insurgent” (2015), and “The Divergent Series: Allegiant” (2016). In addition to his acting work, Phifer has also directed and produced.

Phifer has appeared in numerous music videos, including “Many Men (Wish Death)” by 50 Cent (2003), “The Boy Is Mine” by Brandy and Monica (1998), “Don’t Let Go” by En Vogue (1996), “Nobody” by Keith Sweat (1996), “Flava in Ya Ear” by Craig Mack (1994), and three by Eminem: “Just Lose It” (2004), “Lose Yourself” (2002), and “Without Me” (2002).

Phifer’s Business Ventures and Philanthropy

Aside from his acting career, Mekhi Phifer is also a successful entrepreneur. He owns multiple athletic footwear franchise stores called “Athlete’s Foot” in California and is the head of Third Reel Films production company.

Phifer is also dedicated to philanthropy and has participated in various charity activities. He won the Celebrity Poker Showdown Championship event in 2004, beating out actor Neil Patrick Harris. Additionally, he served as the Chairman of the Board for non-profit organization The Vine Group USA, which focuses on providing educational resources to universities in Africa.

Personal Life of Mekhi Phifer

Mekhi Phifer was previously married to actress Malinda Williams and they have a son together. He also has a son with Oni Souratha. In March 2013, he married his longtime girlfriend, Reshelet Barnes, in a ceremony held in Beverly Hills, California.

Mekhi Phifer Files for Bankruptcy Protection

In May 2014, Mekhi Phifer filed for bankruptcy protection and listed assets of only $67,000. He had debts of $1.3 million and claimed monthly expenses of $11,000 with a monthly income of just $7,500. The majority of his debt was back taxes owed to the IRS, totaling around $1.2 million.

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