Michael Taliferro
BornAugust 23, 1961
Died (aged 44)
Occupation(s)Actor, sportsman, singer
PartnerCathey L. Tyree
Children4

Michael Taliferro (August 23, 1961 May 4, 2006) was an American film and television actor and sportsman. He is best known for Life (1999), and The Replacements (2000), and made guest appearances on The Jamie Foxx Show, Martin, and The Parkers.

Career

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 athletic career with the British Columbia Lions in the Canadian Football League the following year.[1][2]

Soon after, Taliferro moved to California and began his acting career. He was discovered by film director Tony Scott, who offered him a bit part in The Last Boy Scout.[1] His first credited film appearance was in the 1993 film Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit, where he played the role of a security guard. He also made appearances in the films Bad Boys, Life, Half Past Dead, Ride or Die, You Got Served and Blue Hill Avenue. In 2003, Taliferro completed filming A Day in the Life. He also directed and produced Steppin: The Movie, which was completed in 2007.

Personal life

Taliferro was born in Fort Worth, Texas, and had a brother, James and two sisters, Olga and Cheryl.[1]

Taliferro was a Christian and went to a Christian school.[2] He attended Texas Christian University. He never married but was engaged to Cathey L. Tyree and had four children.

Taliferro died on May 4, 2006, in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 44. The cause of death was a stroke. He was interred at Spring Hill Cemetery in Brooksville, Florida.

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
1993Sister Act 2: Back in the HabitSecurity GuardCredited as Michael "Bear" Taliferro
1995Bad BoysBlack Carjacker
1996A Thin Line Between Love and HateClub Security #1
Misfit PatrolBear & Cub Band
1998ArmageddonRoughneck #2Credited as Michael "Bear" Taliferro
1999LifeGoldmouthCredited as Michael "Bear" Taliferro
2000The ReplacementsAndré JacksonCredited as Michael "Bear" Taliferro
2001Blue Hill AvenueSimonCredited as Michael "Bear" Taliferro
2002Half Past DeadLittle JoeCredited as Michael "Bear" Taliferro
2003Rude Boy: The Jamaican DonBiggs
Ride or DieB Free
2004You Got ServedEmeraldCredited as Michael "Bear" Taliferro
2009A Day in the LifeBrian Smith(final film role)
Television
Year Title Role Notes
1994Witch HuntZombieTV movie
Credited as Michael "Bear" Taliferro
1996The Drew Carey ShowDelivery Man #11 episode
The Jamie Foxx ShowWide Clyde3 episodes
1997MartinHammer2 episodes
2000Arli$$Otis1 episode
2002The ParkersKyle1 episode

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Friends, relatives bid farewell to "Bear'". Retrieved May 20, 2022.
  2. 1 2 "Michael Taliferro". Archived from the original on 2007-11-08. Retrieved 2007-10-22.
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