Born and raised in New York, Phifer's acting career began when he auditioned at an open casting call for director Spike Lee's Clockers (1995) and was selected for the leading role. Working alongside Harvey Keitel, 'John Tuturro' and Delroy Lindo, he garnered critical acclaim for his compelling performance as Strike, a young New Jersey drug dealer involved in a murder cover- up. Following his impressive screen debut, he appeared in the comedy spoof High School High (1996)....
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