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Actor Mekhi Phifer Files for Bankruptcy

Actor Mekhi Phifer has filed for bankruptcy, TMZ reports. The 39-year-old actor, best known for his role as Dr. Greg Pratt on NBC’s “ER” has racked up approximately $1.2 million in back taxes, $50,000 in lawyer fees and $4,500 in back child support, according to legal documents obtained by TMZ.

Legal documents reveal he spends around $11,600 in monthly expenses, but only brings in $7,500. In addition to his role on “ER,” from 2002-2008 he is also well known for his role opposite Eminem in the movie “8 Mile.”

According to TMZ, Mekhi’s list of assets include: a leather bed, a 12-year-old Segway (valued at $1,500) and a large collection of firearms.

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