Taliferro, a towering figure in the world of sports and entertainment, embarked on his professional journey in 1984 when he was signed by the Washington Redskins, a team that would play a significant role in shaping his future endeavors. However, his stint with the Redskins was short-lived, as he soon ventured into the realm of the United States Football League, where he donned the uniforms of the Denver Gold in 1985 and the Arizona Outlaws in 1986. His athletic prowess ultimately led him to the British Columbia Lions in the Canadian Football League, where he concluded his playing career.
As his athletic pursuits came to a close, Taliferro turned his attention to the world of film, making his debut appearance in the 1993 movie Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit, where he portrayed a security guard. His impressive performance in this film paved the way for a string of successful appearances in movies such as Armageddon, Life, and Half Past Dead, alongside notable actors Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence. In 2006, he completed work on the Crime/Drama film A Day in the Life, a project that would prove to be a significant milestone in his cinematic career.
Taliferro's creative endeavors did not stop at acting, as he also ventured into the realm of filmmaking, directing the movie Steppin: The Movie, which was completed in 2007. Throughout his career, he was best known for his roles in the films Bad Boys, Life, Half Past Dead, Ride or Die, and Blue Hill Avenue, a testament to his versatility and talent as an actor.
