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Michael Taliferro

Acting
Known For

44 Years Old

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.

Born

Fort Worth, Texas, USA on 23rd August 1961

Died

4th May 2006

All Credits

The Jamie Foxx Show Image
The Jamie Foxx Show
Wide Clyde
The Parkers Image
The Parkers
The Drew Carey Show Image
The Drew Carey Show
Delivery Man
Martin Image
Martin
Hammer
Armageddon Image
Armageddon
Roughneck #2
Bad Boys Image
Bad Boys
Carjacker
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit Image
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
Security Guard
The Replacements Image
The Replacements
Andre Jackson
Life Image
Life
Goldmouth
You Got Served Image
You Got Served
Emerald
Half Past Dead Image
Half Past Dead
Little Joe
A Thin Line Between Love and Hate Image
A Thin Line Between Love and Hate
Club Security #1
Blue Hill Avenue Image
Blue Hill Avenue
Simon
Witch Hunt Image
Witch Hunt
Zombie (as Michael 'Bear' Taliferro)
A Day in the Life Image
A Day in the Life
Brian Smith
Hustle and Heat Image
Hustle and Heat
B Free