Taliferro, a colossal figure in the realms of sports and entertainment, embarked upon his professional odyssey in the year 1984, when he was signed by the storied Washington Redskins, a team that would play a pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of his future endeavors. However, his tenure with the Redskins was fleeting, as he soon ventured into the uncharted territories of the United States Football League, where he donned the uniforms of the Denver Gold in the year 1985 and the Arizona Outlaws in 1986, respectively. His remarkable athletic prowess ultimately led him to the British Columbia Lions in the esteemed Canadian Football League, where he concluded his illustrious playing career.
As his athletic endeavors gradually drew to a close, Taliferro redirected his focus towards the world of cinema, marking his inaugural appearance in the 1993 movie Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit, where he skillfully portrayed a security guard. This outstanding performance in the film served as a precursor to a series of successful appearances in movies such as Armageddon, Life, and Half Past Dead, alongside notable actors Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence. In the year 2006, he concluded 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, showcasing his versatility and talent as an actor.
Taliferro's artistic pursuits extended far beyond the realm of acting, as he embarked on a fascinating journey into the world of filmmaking, culminating in the successful completion of the movie Steppin: The Movie in the year 2007.
Throughout the duration of his illustrious career, Taliferro's reputation as a talented and versatile actor was solidified through his outstanding performances in a diverse range of films, including the critically acclaimed Bad Boys, the thought-provoking Life, the action-packed Half Past Dead, the adrenaline-fueled Ride or Die, and the poignant Blue Hill Avenue, thereby showcasing his remarkable ability to adapt to and excel in a wide variety of roles.
