Mekhi Phifer

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Characters played by Mekhi Phifer

Greg Pratt — ER (1994)

Dedicated physician at Cook County General, contributing to the ER's clinical operations and engaging with the staff's professional and personal journeys.

Max — Divergent (2014)

Dauntless leader who allies with Erudite to suppress Divergents.

Max — Insurgent (2015)

Dauntless leader secretly allied with Erudite to consolidate power and control.

Andre — Dawn of the Dead (2004)

A criminal who arrives at the mall with his pregnant wife, Luda. He becomes part of the core survival group and attempts to care for his wife after she hides a bite mark. He dies in a shootout with Norma when Luda reanimates after giving birth to a zombie infant.

Max — Allegiant (2016)

Dauntless leader who allies with Erudite to enforce mind control.

Future — 8 Mile (2002)

Jimmy's best friend and fellow aspiring rapper who hosts battles at the Shelter. He supports Jimmy throughout his journey, encourages him to face his rivals, and later offers him a co-hosting position at the venue after Jimmy's decisive victory over the Free World crew.

Tyrell — I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998)

Karla's boyfriend who joins the Bahamas trip, faces the killer.

James Henry — The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat (2024)

He remains at Odette’s bedside while she is unconscious and seriously ill, showing his close involvement in her medical crisis.

Trey Howard — Shaft (2000)

Victim of racial harassment and assault in the 2000 film, whose death triggers the main plot.

Chaz — Honey (2003)

Barber and Honey's romantic interest who values personal happiness over fame.

Max Bomer — Lights Out (2024)

An ex-con manager for an underground fight club. He recognizes Duffy's potential and anger, offering him a fighting opportunity and a place to stay with his sister and niece to help him channel his rage constructively.

Silk — Uninvited Guest (1999)

Silk is the stranger whose car trouble brings him to Debbie and Howard's home. Tre lets him inside to use the phone, but Silk is also connected to a string of frightening murders. After Debbie is shot, Silk crawls toward her; Howard warns him away and then shoots him in the head.

Career Overview

Mekhi Phifer has 77 screen credits in a career dating back to 1990. Their work spans 8 cinematic universes — most prominently Divergent with 3 titles. Signature works include Torchwood, Truth Be Told, Frequency. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
77
Birth Date
1974-12-29
Birth Place
New York City, New York, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 8 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q119676), public domain (CC0).