Michael Taliferro
Known for his intimidating stature, Taliferro was signed by the Washington Redskins in 1984, followed by two seasons in the USFL with the Denver Gold in 1985 and the Arizona Outlaws in 1986, finishing his career with the British Columbia Lions in the Canadian Football League the following year. His first film appearance was in the film Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit in 1993 playing the role of a 'security guard', he had also made appearances in films like Armageddon, Life which starred Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence, and Half Past Dead; in 2006, he had completed his appearance Crime/Drama film A Day in the Life, later he had died of a stroke in May. Taliferro also directed a film called Steppin: The Movie which was completed in 2007. Bear was best known for his roles in the films Bad Boys, Life, Half Past Dead, Ride or Die and Blue Hill Avenue.
Known For
Credits
- 2009 ·A Day in the Lifeas Brian Smith
- 2004 ·You Got Servedas Emerald
- 2003 ·Hustle and Heatas B Free
- 2002 ·Half Past Deadas Little Joe
- 2001 ·Blue Hill Avenueas Simon
- 2000 ·The Replacementsas Andre Jackson
- 1999 ·The Parkersas
- 1999 ·Lifeas Goldmouth
- 1998 ·Armageddonas Roughneck #2
- 1996 ·The Jamie Foxx Showas
- 1996 ·A Thin Line Between Love and Hateas Club Security #1
- 1995 ·The Drew Carey Showas Delivery Man
- 1995 ·Bad Boysas Carjacker
- 1994 ·Witch Huntas Zombie (as Michael 'Bear' Taliferro)
- 1993 ·Sister Act 2: Back in the Habitas Security Guard
- 1992 ·Martinas Hammer