How old was Mekhi Phifer in Shaft?

Age is one of those behind-the-scenes facts that fans love to uncover. Age can be a surprising factor in how we perceive talent and maturity. Here’s the age that matched the moment.

While Shaft was being made, Mekhi Phifer was:

25 years old

That’s the confirmed age we calculated for the celebrity in that role.

The age shown reflects the celebrity’s age as of the start of the release year of Shaft:

January 1, 2000

And the date of birth of Mekhi Phifer:

December 29, 1974

Because movies often premiere within a year of starting production, Mekhi Phifer might have been either one year younger or older while filming some scenes.