He is best known for his roles as Lester Freeman on the Fox series True Colors (1990−92) and Jarvis Turrell Jr. on ABC's Thea (1993−94), both of which are sitcoms.
[3] Jeffries first began acting in 1989 in the role of Eddie in the educational short film A Nightmare on Drug Street, which was released on VHS as a teaching tool for schools.
[4] The creator of the show, Michael J. Weithorn, stated Dulé Hill auditioned for the part, but Jeffries was chosen based on his sense of humor.
[5] John J. O'Connor, a reviewer for The New York Times, viewed Jeffries as charming in the role of Lester.
Jeffries received his third Young Artist Award nomination, in the category of best ensemble alongside his television siblings.