I've done 21 films in eight years, and I've said 'No' more times than I've done films. Mekhi Phifer filmhavetime Change image and share on social
Actors look at life in a different way. When I meet people, I know that one day I may portray that person or someone like them. It may be a cop or a homeless guy. It helps you to pay more attention to people. Everyone I meet, I retain something from them, something from their personality. It helps me to portray realism in my work. Mekhi Phifer actorattentioncop share on social
With my first son I cut his umbilical cord and everything, so I'm a hands-on father, to say the least. Mekhi Phifer cordcutfather Change image and share on social
I've dated interracially a lot. I grew up in Harlem, so I've dated Latins, Dominican, Guyanese, Cuban, black, white. Mekhi Phifer blackcubandate Change image and share on social
I tend to play more true-to-life characters in real situations. Mekhi Phifer characterlifeplay Change image and share on social
I'm an avid watcher of the Nat Geo channel, where I watch shows about how the planets are formed, and shows about moons, quasars, black holes. Mekhi Phifer avidblackchannel Change image and share on social
I grew up in a rough environment. You want to be strong and have your presence felt out there. That attitude reflects how people see you. Mekhi Phifer attitudeenvironmentfelt Change image and share on social
Once or twice a week, I try to do some kind of boxing. I'm hitting the bags and jumping rope - all that stuff. Mekhi Phifer bagboxhit Change image and share on social
I'm a soccer dad at heart. I want five kids, and I want to get married. I want to coach Little League. Mekhi Phifer coachdadheart Change image and share on social
I always try to bring a certain masculine presence to what I do. That is part of the dynamic. Mekhi Phifer bringdynamicmasculine Change image and share on social