Born in South Chicago, he played soccer for 16 years with various clubs and turned down a scholarship to The University of St. Francis to pursue acting. His first experience on stage was upon enrollment into "The Second City" improvisational theater group. From there went on to attend "The American Academy of Dramatic Arts" in Los Angeles after receiving "The Spencer Tracy Scholarship". Upon graduating from AADA, received the prestigious "Charles Jehlinger Award" for excellence in acting. Some of his stage credits include; William Shakespeare's "Macbeth" as the title role and Doc in "Tracers". Jeffery now lives and works in the Los Angeles area where he hosts the weekly cocktail show "The Buzz".