What Happened To 'Mekhi Phifer'? - Unforgotten

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  • @nadecha5326
    @nadecha5326 2 роки тому +651

    Mehki, Omar Epps and Larenz Tate were the youngins killin the 90’s films

    • @beebeetee2926
      @beebeetee2926 2 роки тому +10

      Right!

    • @comb87
      @comb87 2 роки тому +17

      Facts that was the best time for movies now I can't even remember the last time I was excited about going to see a movie other than Black Panther

    • @SpiceyKy
      @SpiceyKy 2 роки тому +6

      Yezzzzza!

    • @danyelleterry2138
      @danyelleterry2138 2 роки тому +13

      I was grateful to see all these young guys make it!! I remember seeing Mehki Phifer at a local talent show. I was SO HAPPY to see him in films! He MADE it! So PROUD of him.

    • @trealcity
      @trealcity 2 роки тому +2

      Facts

  • @Rural8
    @Rural8 2 роки тому +502

    He played the hell out of those roles. God bless him and his household. 🙌🏾

  • @tokyorick79
    @tokyorick79 2 роки тому +430

    Considering he didn’t go to school like other greats, he is still a top tier actor. Salute

    • @therealnikobrice
      @therealnikobrice 2 роки тому +6

      💯

    • @leslies470
      @leslies470 Рік тому

      Wht do mean he didn't go to school? He went to school

    • @richardbyfield1918
      @richardbyfield1918 Рік тому

      thats what home schooling does and clearly his mother raised him right.

    • @tokyorick79
      @tokyorick79 Рік тому +6

      @@leslies470 according to this biography he stated he didn’t go to acting or drama school like so many others did. It just goes to his natural talent, it wasn’t a shot.

  • @pedromolina9558
    @pedromolina9558 2 роки тому +166

    He deserved an Oscar for Paid In Full.

    • @MrLionelg33
      @MrLionelg33 2 роки тому +9

      He deserved a Oscar in "O" with Julia stiles also.

    • @House.Of.Pain.
      @House.Of.Pain. 2 роки тому +3

      He deserves an Oscar period! And I’m not trying to be “That Guy” but it’s known that the Oscar committee is majority older White men who (for the most part) don’t really pay too much attention to a lot of Black films unless it’s like a Black Movie that’s put out in major theaters across the world. Like Boys in the Hood, Menace II Society and other movies like that a lot uptight older White men don’t watch stuff like that even though it’s those guys jobs to watch those movies to be able to see what deserves nods. But movies like Bad Boys that was Directed by Michael Bay or other Black movies that have a higher budget and a more known director get more recognition, and respect. Mekhi has been in a lot of higher budget movies but majority of the movies he’s been in that were higher budget he wasn’t the main character. Hell, in some of the roles he was barely a supporting cast member. But he was amazing in Paid in Full I legit think he was the best actor in the movie especially the part when he was talking about his little brother missing. The part where he was like “Anybody that owes me money, anybody that ever looked at me the wrong way” or something like that I’m paraphrasing. And in “O” he did an amazing job as well if I remember correctly. But to be honest I didn’t like that movie it was kinda too sad and depressing for me lol. But still a great movie if I remember correctly.

    • @QueenAfia514
      @QueenAfia514 2 роки тому +1

      Absolutely

    • @Giselle_Glam594
      @Giselle_Glam594 2 роки тому +1

      YES

    • @jerramaurice7836
      @jerramaurice7836 2 роки тому

      In O as well

  • @GiftsAndGratitude
    @GiftsAndGratitude 2 роки тому +226

    Mekhi Phifer isn’t a WAS. Nothing happened to him. He has NYC grit in him; which enables him to ride the high low waves of life and keep progressing. It’s always been refreshing and exciting to see him embody all the character roles he’s played and are playing. He’s not among the forgotten because he’s still relevant. Do yo thang, Mr. Phifer! #GiveSantaSomeShugga

    • @khaniyah1494
      @khaniyah1494 2 роки тому +4

      Lol give Santa some sugar. I love This Christmas😂🥰

    • @30somethingg
      @30somethingg 2 роки тому +1

      Agreed!

    • @JS-ix6hr
      @JS-ix6hr 2 роки тому +5

      I was thinking the same thing.. why they be acting like these people still ain’t booked in busy? I loved him in The Bobby Brown story a couple years ago.

    • @BenzoEsquire
      @BenzoEsquire 2 роки тому +4

      Exactly. He’s still putting that work in

    • @happycleanhouse
      @happycleanhouse 2 роки тому +3

      I was literally about to comment the same thing

  • @eddiecoleman1504
    @eddiecoleman1504 2 роки тому +236

    I was just watching him in 8 Mile. He is definitely one of best actors from the 90s. He should be up there with Denzel, Wesley, and Laurence.

    • @brendatillis7192
      @brendatillis7192 2 роки тому +6

      @ Eddie Coleman: 'WHAT YOU SAID'...

    • @713_Stackz
      @713_Stackz 2 роки тому +14

      Hell nah boy 👦

    • @AggravatedMan365
      @AggravatedMan365 2 роки тому +26

      He's good but that's over doing it

    • @valjeanlee7060
      @valjeanlee7060 2 роки тому +13

      Whoa whoa whoa....I wouldn't go that far....Denzel gave us Malcolm X, Fishburne gave us Boyz n Da Hood...what did Mekhi give us?...but I do like him...but he is not on their level....

    • @valjeanlee7060
      @valjeanlee7060 2 роки тому +22

      He and Bokeem Woodbine are more on the same level...

  • @ez-duz-it
    @ez-duz-it 2 роки тому +137

    Mekhi Phifer is an underrated legend, Clockers was one of my favorite movies that he was in, I feel like him along with a lot of other countless black actors could of been bigger (Michael Wright, Leon Robinson, Wood Harris) etc.

    • @powerbad696
      @powerbad696 2 роки тому +1

      What was the name of the black actor who starred in-DEAD PRESIDENTS ??? He's a GREAT actor TOO.Played in a lot of movies during the 90s.Tate something.

    • @ez-duz-it
      @ez-duz-it 2 роки тому +7

      @@powerbad696 Larenz Tate but he’s had a more successful career than the ones I named. He did Menace II Society, Love Jones, Girls Trip, Ray, and he’s currently on Power

    • @powerbad696
      @powerbad696 2 роки тому +2

      @@ez-duz-it Yeah,that's the name. LOL.Girls Trip is a FUNNY and good movie.I'm gonna rewatch RAY tonight.Haven't watched Power in a while.I believe I have the first 4 seasons on dvd tho.I still LOVE Dead Presidents,especially having served in the army and doing 4 deployments to Iraq with the Texas National Guard ( I volunteered for all 4 tours) I WANTED ALL THAT SMOKE !!! LOL. Also did 2 tours back-to-back. GO-ARMY !!!

    • @curtisthomas2670
      @curtisthomas2670 2 роки тому +8

      Larenz Tate is one of those actors that you enjoy seeing no matter what his role

    • @OwlCapone8630
      @OwlCapone8630 2 роки тому

      What about O?

  • @thetruesoulofanaquarius9302
    @thetruesoulofanaquarius9302 2 роки тому +96

    I use to have the biggest crush on him back in the day. He definitely deserves his 💐 ❤️.

  • @Beetwixt_N._Janeen2112
    @Beetwixt_N._Janeen2112 2 роки тому +48

    So glad Comedy Hype is giving Mr. Phifer his flowers now, while he’s still here with us. God bless him indeed 💯🙏🏾🥰
    There are 3 brothers I cherish…. Bokeem Woodbine, Omar Epps and Mekhi Phifer respectfully. There are many more of course but I’m just so happy we recognize the gem 💎 that he is. Well done, Comedy Hype 👏🏾👏🏾💯

    • @Footplanet34
      @Footplanet34 2 роки тому +3

      Yessss! Also Morris Chestnut to me.

    • @siremet1009
      @siremet1009 2 роки тому +1

      Both Bokeem and Mekhi are from Harlem but I never seen them in a movie together.

    • @caldwelljackson9482
      @caldwelljackson9482 2 роки тому +1

      @@siremet1009 Omar Epps is from Brooklyn.

  • @blackchang1981
    @blackchang1981 2 роки тому +105

    Back in the 90's Mekhi Phifer and Bookem Woodbine were damn near in every Black project (Movies, videos, shows,plays). They both were killing it and I honestly feel they don't get the level of respect they deserve. Respect to them both.

    • @sharonsmith6022
      @sharonsmith6022 2 роки тому +5

      I agree blackchang1981..we should be seeing more of them. They definitely left their mark in the roles they've played.

    • @IslandmonGanjamon
      @IslandmonGanjamon 2 роки тому +4

      You right ..both a dem is two a my favorite blk actors

  • @hatednyc
    @hatednyc 2 роки тому +9

    Mekhi wasn’t forgotten. He’s worked consistently for 2 decades in mostly great roles.

  • @novalove4790
    @novalove4790 2 роки тому +34

    I fell in love with Mekhi on the movie Soul Food as Lem😍 he and Nia Long's energy was fire.

    • @leomartin1903
      @leomartin1903 2 роки тому +1

      "STAY THE FUCK AWAY FROM MEEEE!.....MUTHAFUCKAAAAA!🤣

    • @novalove4790
      @novalove4790 2 роки тому +5

      @@leomartin1903 "you think I'm not man enough to find my own job?!?!!"

    • @leomartin1903
      @leomartin1903 2 роки тому

      @@novalove4790 "YEAH RIGHT" Then comes the 9millimeter to the DOME.

    • @Mone333Williams
      @Mone333Williams 4 місяці тому

      I named my son jahki after mekhi. His smile is so beautiful just like mekhi it's crazy 😁🥰

  • @jacquelinelevett2625
    @jacquelinelevett2625 2 роки тому +14

    Mekhi is a great actor . Props to him and his drive. God bless him.

  • @Hains22
    @Hains22 2 роки тому +112

    If Mekhi never acted ever again, his name will still forever be immortalized in one best rap songs ever.

    • @mrbigzz3985
      @mrbigzz3985 2 роки тому +3

      I guess you never heard meek mill championships intro

    • @ProlificBeatz
      @ProlificBeatz 2 роки тому +2

      @@mrbigzz3985 overrated

    • @mrbigzz3985
      @mrbigzz3985 2 роки тому +2

      @@ProlificBeatz 😂 underrated that boi went off on that shit

    • @mrbigzz3985
      @mrbigzz3985 2 роки тому

      @G Wells his name ain’t Aubrey meek write all his shit my guy

    • @dkmrap1
      @dkmrap1 2 роки тому

      @@mrbigzz3985 nah. wale has helped him with raps. And young Chris too

  • @char_d.0908
    @char_d.0908 2 роки тому +99

    A great Actor!! Definitely a fan of his work and he has been consistent with his performances..

  • @romegrey2600
    @romegrey2600 2 роки тому +146

    Mekhi is one of those black actors with a cult following but I guess because he came up in the 90s and so many couldn't get over that " specific hump" he never became as big as he should've. It's crazy though because I can spend a full 24 hours on Mekhi movies and not switch the channel once

  • @TheShabazzProduction
    @TheShabazzProduction 2 роки тому +32

    He was awesome in "Paid In Full", he tore it up! His portrayal of a young Black man from the hood is authentic so is Woods.

  • @kyleking284
    @kyleking284 2 роки тому +13

    Mekhi Phifer is definitely one of those actors that came out of nowhere with his irresistible charm and good looks I really loved his character in E.R. and Soul Food this guy just kept going places in the 90's and 2000's his acting is so consistent and enjoyable truly unforgotten bless his him and his family🙏⭐❤👍

  • @juanshe1
    @juanshe1 2 роки тому +56

    You forgot he was in “Carmen” the hiphopera! With Beyoncé and Rah Digga! ☺️🙌😎

  • @jaceambition7701
    @jaceambition7701 2 роки тому +23

    He def deserves his flowers! I never realized how versatile his acting career has been! 🙌🏾

  • @123veto
    @123veto 2 роки тому +26

    Mekhi Phifer is a phenomenal actor every road that he played he played to the Highest Potential he's one of my favorite male actors

  • @cmb913
    @cmb913 2 роки тому +83

    They need to bring bro on board in the power universe he can fit right in there

    • @ninaboosexy
      @ninaboosexy 2 роки тому +8

      Hell yeah! He would be amazing

    • @itinavarait
      @itinavarait 2 роки тому +6

      I just said that! I hope it does happen

    • @marcuswebster2292
      @marcuswebster2292 2 роки тому +4

      📞 call 50 cents

    • @jimmywillims5929
      @jimmywillims5929 2 роки тому +2

      I thought he play a cop in power

    • @quandadon5882
      @quandadon5882 2 роки тому +4

      @@jimmywillims5929 that’s Omar Epps & I always thought they should act together since they act/look similar

  • @theultimatelibra21
    @theultimatelibra21 2 роки тому +44

    Great thing to give him his flowers. He definitely deserves it.

  • @kenterminateddq5311
    @kenterminateddq5311 2 роки тому +53

    Mekhl Phifer is awesome as Rabbit's (Eminem) bestie on 8 Mile.
    Him and Omar Epps are two of my favorite actors who worked with rappers.

    • @powerbad696
      @powerbad696 2 роки тому +6

      Omar Epps was a BEAST back in the day.I forget the name of the film he did with LL Cool J where he was an under cover cop.It was GOOD.

    • @HNiCDuke
      @HNiCDuke 2 роки тому +1

      Fun fact: Omar Epps was a rapper. Actually rapped before he became an actor

    • @shannonm9979
      @shannonm9979 2 роки тому +1

      @@powerbad696 In too deep

    • @powerbad696
      @powerbad696 2 роки тому

      @@shannonm9979 Yeah,that movie,thanks.I have it on dvd,haven't watched it in years.

    • @kenterminateddq5311
      @kenterminateddq5311 2 роки тому

      @@HNiCDuke Did 2Pac say anything when he heard Omar rapped?

  • @tmichelle9669
    @tmichelle9669 2 роки тому +9

    I had the biggest crush on Mekhi Phifer growing up. Definitely a fav of mine 💕

  • @ruff1draft
    @ruff1draft 2 роки тому +11

    I have always been a fan of Meki Pheifers work

  • @GHOST91141
    @GHOST91141 2 роки тому +38

    The scene from Soul Food when he was in the break room eating lunch and old dude rolled up on him talking about his wife 😂

    • @torrisfairley3227
      @torrisfairley3227 2 роки тому +13

      Me and Cola go waaaay back.

    • @darrelljones3965
      @darrelljones3965 2 роки тому +8

      Oh she ain’t tell you ? Lmaoo

    • @GHOST91141
      @GHOST91141 2 роки тому +13

      @@darrelljones3965 Kenny Simmons referred me
      WHO?? 😂😂

    • @MD-DLive
      @MD-DLive 2 роки тому +7

      Yeah, played by Mel Jackson! He's a good actor too! Played in The Temptations as music producer Norman Whitfield!

    • @torrisfairley3227
      @torrisfairley3227 2 роки тому +6

      @@MD-DLive Uninvited Guest too! He got his revenge on Mekhi in that movie, haha

  • @MrTee12
    @MrTee12 2 роки тому +81

    Good range actor. Mekhi has played a smooth db in Paid in Full to a crazy/deranged dude protecting his pregnant zombie wife in a Zombie movie.

    • @powerbad696
      @powerbad696 2 роки тому +4

      I love both of those films and you're right Mekhi played the &&&& out of both roles.

    • @ItsKatosha
      @ItsKatosha 2 роки тому

      What’s the name of the zombie movie?

    • @MrTee12
      @MrTee12 2 роки тому

      @@ItsKatosha Dawn of the Dead, released in 2004

    • @misterbee66
      @misterbee66 2 роки тому

      What is db?

    • @MrTee12
      @MrTee12 2 роки тому +1

      @@misterbee66 dope boy

  • @lowlyfesocks
    @lowlyfesocks 2 роки тому +19

    He did his thing in THIS CHRISTMAS 🎅

    • @gabriellabordeaux5370
      @gabriellabordeaux5370 2 роки тому +2

      Yes, indeed!!!! I would love to see him alongside Idris Elba again.

    • @Mone333Williams
      @Mone333Williams 4 місяці тому +1

      In soul food , Bobby brown movie...lesson before dying..paid in full mekhi is a naturally talented actor.

  • @cdotphilly5659
    @cdotphilly5659 2 роки тому +7

    Man he really was the man. And his story is inspiring to someone like myself 30 and thinking about trying performance art 🙏🏽

  • @quinnchilds914
    @quinnchilds914 2 роки тому +27

    One dope ass actor that is owed his dues!

  • @joshuamcdowell9745
    @joshuamcdowell9745 2 роки тому +24

    I'm surprised Tyler Perry haven't cast him in anything. Tyler is known for giving opportunities to actors that haven't acted in years like Cicely Tyson, Maya Angelou, Janet Jackson, etc. Mekhi Phifer should play a dad in a kid show.

    • @Rhonnie18
      @Rhonnie18 2 роки тому +8

      He's currently on a show with Octavia Spencer

    • @AdoraBangles
      @AdoraBangles 11 місяців тому +1

      Nah! He plays in good movies that have substance.

  • @saralondon6
    @saralondon6 2 роки тому +6

    Very proud of him. Especially how he didn't go drama school. He was very consistent 💙 and did well for himself

  • @charlita25
    @charlita25 2 роки тому +14

    I miss all these kinds of movies 🎥

    • @sharkyh7327
      @sharkyh7327 2 роки тому +2

      Right, no movies like this nowadays. It’s just repetitive and boring

  • @royhunt1690
    @royhunt1690 2 роки тому +12

    All those roles, and he's not a millionaire. This is why money management is important.

  • @LittySmitty
    @LittySmitty 2 роки тому +6

    Once the interview quoted Mekhi by saying he's met with Quincy Jones and he doesn't do music! One eyebrow went up 😂

  • @ssd2930
    @ssd2930 2 роки тому +37

    He played in the movie " Uninvited Guest". I really liked that movie. He is genuinely a great actor....still.

    • @itinavarait
      @itinavarait 2 роки тому +5

      I can't tell you how many times I play that scene of him going down on her in the kitchen, wishing it was me 😆

    • @GiftsAndGratitude
      @GiftsAndGratitude 2 роки тому +2

      STILL!!

    • @timmieboibeatz
      @timmieboibeatz 2 роки тому

      Thats Univited( Guest )..thou not (guess) ....smh .....Got it on dvd 1 of my top all time favorite movies and it was low budget ....oan it had old boy from boys 2 men in it ...and liteskin dude that played norman whitfield in the temptations ....

    • @brandonbates9259
      @brandonbates9259 2 роки тому +4

      ​@@itinavarait Oh you liked that scene lol I wish I could of been in his place.I love Mari Marrow

    • @brandonbates9259
      @brandonbates9259 2 роки тому +2

      I miss those good late night low budget type of movies like "Uninvited guest" and "Trois" & "Motives"

  • @user-mb8rf7qk5q
    @user-mb8rf7qk5q 2 роки тому +2

    His performance in “O” was so underrated.

  • @flyguy7825
    @flyguy7825 2 роки тому +12

    He's another underrated actor who had tremendous possible star power!! Mekai Phifer could have done big things in Hollywood right now but you got to expand your choices and films and in TV and not get type cast before it's too late.

  • @ptrco5
    @ptrco5 2 роки тому +13

    His such a good actor and I wish him the very best. 🙏🏾

  • @ItsKatosha
    @ItsKatosha 2 роки тому +16

    I fell in love with him after watching the movie uninvited guest and of course soul food.

  • @juliet7703
    @juliet7703 2 роки тому +7

    Glad to hear he's still going. Solid actor

    • @Cap_Cage_11
      @Cap_Cage_11 11 днів тому

      Where is he going exactly?

    • @juliet7703
      @juliet7703 11 днів тому

      @Cap_Cage_11 you're kidding right?

  • @dianemcnear2119
    @dianemcnear2119 2 роки тому +3

    I always Loved to see Mekhi Phifer in Everythg frm “Clockers” to “Soul Food”He has such a Strong Engaging Presence !!!
    Me Too Crudhed on him 🥰
    💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

  • @ga20904
    @ga20904 2 роки тому +10

    One of my favorite actors

  • @JamesSmith-ov5um
    @JamesSmith-ov5um 2 роки тому +4

    Mekhi’s monologue when he wanted to get his little brother back has to be in the Hall Of Fame somewhere. Much love to Money Making Mitch, RIP Rich Porter

  • @tararodgers3684
    @tararodgers3684 2 роки тому +4

    He Is Great In Everything He Did, Still Love To See Him In Movies

  • @JayLuBlanc
    @JayLuBlanc 2 роки тому +3

    We had so many ranges of black actors and actresses when I was a kid. Many black movie productions
    We don’t have the strong performers. Majority of the black productions are considered low budget and BET seems to only focus on Tyler Perry. Crazy how he pumps his own material.
    Great video !! Keep it coming

  • @meriani777
    @meriani777 2 роки тому +10

    I been wondering this for the longest time bc back in the day it seemed like the media and industry were priming him to follow in Denzel’s footsteps.

  • @waynemarshall8836
    @waynemarshall8836 2 роки тому +2

    Mekhi was my favourite actor for a period. Really wanted him to win. Clockers was a film! Hold on he was in the boy is mine video?!

  • @laamkingent1
    @laamkingent1 2 роки тому +1

    I worked in the movie Clockers thats where I met Mehki and his cousin they both were very cool young brothers. I'm happy to see where his career has headed. Keep doing your thing young man

  • @slane300
    @slane300 2 роки тому +8

    Mekhi will never be forgotten ❤❤

  • @aaronkincade8835
    @aaronkincade8835 2 роки тому +12

    He gave us the best idea of what rich porter was like to Harlem

  • @mcgavinclapping9490
    @mcgavinclapping9490 2 роки тому +13

    A legend for sure.

  • @hassanburton669
    @hassanburton669 2 роки тому +6

    Mekhi Phifer’s Portrayal Of Mitch Aka Rich 🤑 Porter In Paid In Full Was Phenomenal. They Even Look Alike.

  • @ronadorey3069
    @ronadorey3069 2 роки тому +2

    I love this actor, He is so good-looking and very talented. I wish him the best in all his personal and career goals. I would love to meet you one day.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @bigdick4090ti
    @bigdick4090ti 2 роки тому +4

    Mekhi issa legend. BLACK ALL STAR!

  • @lowkeyIbes
    @lowkeyIbes 2 роки тому +6

    Meki Phife a legend no question. Never forgotten.

  • @FlyGemini79
    @FlyGemini79 2 роки тому +3

    OMG...I thought this man was SO beautiful back in the day 😍😍

  • @juicediy2495
    @juicediy2495 2 роки тому +1

    My guyyyyy! I’ve always loved him and this mini bio just adds to the legendness of it all. Imagine if he didn’t go with his cousin that day? Whew lol

  • @thefranchise4698
    @thefranchise4698 2 роки тому +9

    He was exceptional on the TV Show "ER" He played a great doctor

  • @CamazonPrime
    @CamazonPrime 2 роки тому +2

    Mehki in the Boy is Mine video though 🥰🥰🥰😘. Best part of middle school for me lol

  • @KG_530
    @KG_530 2 роки тому +2

    Mehki is one of the best black actors off all time in my opinion, I grew up on watching him and wish him the best and more success in life. 🏆

  • @kweli05
    @kweli05 2 роки тому +2

    Mekhi Phifer, Bookem Woodbine, Omar Epps, Tupac Shakur… all these brothas remind me of each other.

  • @est1989x
    @est1989x 2 роки тому +2

    My favorite role of his has gotta be Silk in “Uninvited Guest.” He killed that role hands down🔥🔥

  • @henrysettles7431
    @henrysettles7431 2 роки тому

    Respect. I' myself..... South Jamaica Queens/Hollis Queens. Baby Boomer yr64. I' love the 70's - 90's. I' appreciate everything you brought in the industry. You're a TRUE Blue New Yorker You. Respect to your Mother. Word Life. That's on the STRENGTH. 💯👍🏾💪🏾👈🏾🙏🏽✌🏾✊🏾

  • @Eyegetdeep
    @Eyegetdeep 2 роки тому +5

    Clocker is one of my favorite 🔥🔥🔥

  • @kel2700
    @kel2700 2 роки тому +1

    Family is the backbone!! God bless your fam!!✌🏼🤍

  • @simonphoenix9131
    @simonphoenix9131 2 роки тому +1

    Uninvited Guest was his best performance! It was a low budget film but his acting was absolutely amazing!!💯

  • @BrothaNeo
    @BrothaNeo 2 роки тому +1

    Believe it or not, I forgot about the brotha UNTIL seeing this thumbnail, title, and video lol. He does have an element of being low key. I see that now. Great video.

  • @manestage5403
    @manestage5403 2 роки тому +5

    I’m literally just coming off of a Mekhi Phifer movies binge. 🥰
    He’s a dynamic actor who popped early and sort of quietly fizzled out in this new era. I’m not sure why. Maybe he’s just not all that pressed. Who knows? I wonder if his film career would’ve had a better trajectory if he had skipped ER and done film exclusively. At that time tv actors typically pursued movie careers, not the other way around as it is now. But I’m not mad at him for wanting a steady, somewhat guaranteed paycheck then.

  • @remysolar9407
    @remysolar9407 2 роки тому +1

    I always thought he was great because he always threw himself into the character. His depiction of Othello is one of my favorite performances of his.

  • @charlita25
    @charlita25 2 роки тому +4

    All that hard pumping on the dance 💃🏽 floor in high school high. No wonder 💭 Mekhi and Melinda hooked up ⬆️ lol 😂

  • @MaxPotentialGreatness
    @MaxPotentialGreatness 2 роки тому +6

    I wish Mekhi Phifer would’ve lived in more of his movies.

    • @Prestiges97
      @Prestiges97 Рік тому

      I always felt he should live more in movies as well. I didn't like how he get done dirty in movies.

  • @curiouslymavismade
    @curiouslymavismade 2 роки тому +5

    Mekhi is an incredible actor.

  • @mrjonzmusic
    @mrjonzmusic 2 роки тому +4

    Wonder why there was no mention of him starring in the hip-hop version of “Carmen” with Beyonce’

  • @dae4444
    @dae4444 2 роки тому +1

    I named my son Mekhi because of him. Not cause I'm some crazed fan but I just loved his name. I do love him as an actor tho ❤

  • @brucewaynetumbla4476
    @brucewaynetumbla4476 2 роки тому +4

    I was watching "the boy is mine" video when this popped up 🤣🤣🤣

  • @marlonbrown5763
    @marlonbrown5763 2 роки тому +9

    I want to see him in more movies

  • @dorabarkley6335
    @dorabarkley6335 2 роки тому +1

    One of my favorite young , gifted and Black actors 🙏🏿❤️❤️

  • @lucillepratt3798
    @lucillepratt3798 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks for the update, always loved his work.

  • @KyleBeatz
    @KyleBeatz 2 роки тому +6

    Mekhi Phifer is a film legend

  • @GoooObama08
    @GoooObama08 Рік тому

    Paid in Full is one of my favourite films of all time, probably watched it at least a dozen times. Mekhi Phifer, Wood Harris and Cam'ron were brilliant, and it's thanks to their performance it's a cult classic

  • @Jonathonsup
    @Jonathonsup 2 роки тому +2

    I didn’t realize just how many roles this guy landed. He killed every role. Money Mitch gotta be my favorite.

  • @romarisrogers8005
    @romarisrogers8005 2 роки тому +9

    He was cool in uninvited guest as a psycho lol

  • @laquintinbelser8342
    @laquintinbelser8342 2 роки тому +7

    Also He did his thing in the Bobby brown bio mini series

    • @Mone333Williams
      @Mone333Williams 4 місяці тому

      Yes the hell he did "you know why you didn't do the same numbers as DONT BE CRUEL?! Cuz you ain't put the same work in YOU NOT HUNGRY NO MORE" . One thing mekhi gon do is deliver a powerful monologue.

  • @falanajerido875
    @falanajerido875 2 роки тому +1

    Great video thank you for the update i truly love his style

  • @yolondayolonda4423
    @yolondayolonda4423 Рік тому

    Thanks for this coverage of him....he doesn't get enough credit 👏. Plus he so low key with his business and that makes him so interesting to me🥰

  • @deedwayne2752
    @deedwayne2752 2 роки тому +2

    Obsession 2019 was the best movie for me that year and he nailed it like always...📌

  • @deontaymarshall5704
    @deontaymarshall5704 2 роки тому +4

    Damn good actor he's a living legend. And when he was younger he always favored DMX to me. Him and DMX have similar features and facial expressions. He could've play a younger DMX in a Bio pic but he's alot older now.

  • @dianalira4390
    @dianalira4390 Рік тому

    Always enjoyed his craft!!
    SUPERIOR to say this least.
    LIV HIS BEAUTIFUL SMILE
    MUCH BLESSING AND HIS FAMILY, BRO AKWAYS DO THE RIGHT THING IN YOUR LIFE.
    CONTINUE YOU ONNN MAN!!

  • @choukichigaijin
    @choukichigaijin 2 роки тому +1

    One of my favorite actors. He was in the Dr Who spinoff Torchwood - Miracle Day (season 4 - 2011) for the BBC. Stepped in and was more engaging than the established characters.

  • @puffcombs9528
    @puffcombs9528 2 роки тому +1

    MEKHI PHIFER IS A GOAT....ICONIC....WONT BE ANOTHER 1 !!!!!

  • @ronim924
    @ronim924 2 роки тому +4

    Great video he’s such a great actor with no acting school very talented

  • @TalKhg
    @TalKhg 2 роки тому +122

    I thought it was interesting that Mekhi’s child’s mother Malinda Williams acted as Bird in the series Soul Food, and Mekhi as Lem in the movie! I loved both the movie and the series.

    • @jaceambition7701
      @jaceambition7701 2 роки тому +28

      I Was Today Years Old finding out they have a child together!!! I never knew that!! 🫢🤣🙈

    • @brandonbates9259
      @brandonbates9259 2 роки тому +17

      And both the movie and the show had a Vanessa Williams in it lol

    • @daminharris3879
      @daminharris3879 2 роки тому +11

      N I also thought it was interesting Malinda was married 2 D-Nice.alot of people didn't know that

    • @jaceambition7701
      @jaceambition7701 2 роки тому +2

      @@daminharris3879 I surely didn’t know! 🤣

    • @daminharris3879
      @daminharris3879 2 роки тому +4

      @@jaceambition7701 Yea dey were only married 4 like a yr or so lol

  • @aidanfox8219
    @aidanfox8219 2 роки тому +2

    He ain't unforgotten, he played the hell out of his role in Spike Lee's Clockers.

  • @allanbard6048
    @allanbard6048 2 роки тому

    Watched the work of this young man, and he brought heart to every day at work. And I can say: "Jr. Bunk/Jr. Bunk/Jr. Bunk" and smile cos of what he brought to "Homicide: Life On The Street" that no one saw coming.

  • @Cassmatic2077
    @Cassmatic2077 3 місяці тому

    Mekhi Phifer was everywhere in the 90’s- 2000s- music videos & movies

  • @treseancann1261
    @treseancann1261 2 роки тому +3

    I loved him in Soul Food, 8 Mile, and Paid in Full.

  • @kenjohn12
    @kenjohn12 Рік тому +1

    He really deserved more big movie roles after early 2000’s

  • @db7234
    @db7234 2 роки тому +2

    That smile!!!!