Keifus was born in New York City and at a young age knew he wanted to be an actor. He started out working on many National Commercials and doing Stand up and was a finalist for Star Search and worked the Miller lite Comedy tour for many years, Cruise ships etc. Soon after he became a famous Stunt man and worked with the likes of Will Smith, Snoop Dogg, Blair Underwood, and worked as Urkel (Jaleen White) Stunt double on the hit TV Show, Family Matters.