Mekhi Phifer's acting career began when he landed the leading role in Spike Lee's
Clockers at an open casting call. He went on to star in films like
Soul Food, O, 8 Mile and
Dawn of the Dead. He is best known to TV fans for his six seasons as Dr. Gregory Pratt on hit medical drama
ER, as well as recurring roles on
Lie to Me and
Torchwood. He made his Broadway and stage debut in
Stick Fly.