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Mekhi Phifer
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Composer (Music Score), Actor Born: December 12, 1975 in New York, NY Biography:Although he had almost no prior acting experience, "Mekhi Phifer" made a highly auspicious screen debut as Strike, a 19-year-old petty drug dealer in "Spike Lee"'s gritty urban drama "Clockers" (1995). A veteran of the Harlem streets, Phifer got his break when he attended an open casting call with only photo booth pictures of himself to give to interviewers. Displaying a rare charisma and intensity that was perfect for the role of "Lee"'s ambitious protagonist, the novice actor beat the considerable odds against him and out-acted nearly 1,000 other applicants for the part.
Following the success surrounding his "Clockers" debut, Phifer appeared in "The Tuskegee Airmen", a powerful drama starring "Laurence Fishburne" that first aired on the HBO cable network. In 1997, Phifer made another strong impression playing the volatile but good-hearted Lem in George Tillman Jr.'s comedy drama "Soul Food". The... Full Biography
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