Tina Lifford
Acting
Tina Lifford emerged as an actress in 1994 as series lead in the critically acclaimed FOX comedy-drama South Central. In a career of more than twenty-five years, notable credits include Grand Canyon (1991), Mandela and De Klerk (1997), Blood Work (2002), Hostage (2005), Parenthood (2011-2015) and Scandal (2015). Her humanitarian work focuses on the importance of inner fitness.
Known for
Acting76
movieWe Strangers
2025
Willie Martin
tvLawmen: Bass Reeves
2023
Moody O'Neil
tvSherri
2022
Self - Guest
movieA Holiday in Harlem
2021
Mama Belle
Saving OurSelves: BET COVID-19 Relief Effort
2020
Self
tvTamron Hall
2019
Self - Guest
tvThe Rookie
2018
Warden Miller
movieA Gift to Remember
2017
Mrs. Henley / Landlord
tvQueen Sugar
2016
Violet Bordelon
movieWorry Dolls
2016
Della DeGracie
tvMinority Report
2015
Lily Vega
tvScandal
2012
CIA Director Lowry
tvParenthood
2010
Renee Trussell
tvDrop Dead Diva
2009
Judge Nora Lafford
tvIn Plain Sight
2008
Denise McBride / Denise Morris
tvHeroes
2006
Paulette Hawkins
movieUrban Legends: Bloody Mary
2005
Grace Taylor
movieHostage
2005
Laura Shoemaker
tvNCIS
2003
Pamela Fox
tvThreat Matrix
2003
The female pathologist
tvNip/Tuck
2003
Warden DeMarco
movieBlood Work
2002
Detective Jaye Winston
movieJoe Somebody
2001
Cassandra Taylor
movieAmy's Orgasm
2001
Irene Barris
moviePanic
2000
Dr. Leavitt
moviePay It Forward
2000
Principal
tvCSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Judge Witherspoon
tvStrong Medicine
2000
Brenda Babson
movieThe '70s
2000
Aunt Olavee
movieThe Loretta Claiborne Story
2000
Rita Claiborne
tvFamily Law
1999
Judge Alice Kingston
tvMartial Law
1998
Halle Winship
movieLetters from a Killer
1998
Elizabeth
movieCloned
1997
Claire Barnes
tvThe Practice
1997
Mrs. Johnson
movieMandela and de Klerk
1997
Winnie Mandela
After Jimmy
1996
Susan Johnson
Run for the Dream: The Gail Devers Story
1996
Jackie Joyner-Kersee
movieAmerica's Dream
1996
Sarah (segment "Long Black Song")
tvJAG
1995
Juanita Ressler
movieDivas
1995
Geraldine
movieBabe
1995
Sheep (voice)
tvER
1994
Evelyn Pratt
movieBorn Too Soon
1993
Latanya
movieThe Ernest Green Story
1993
Mrs. Green
movieBebe's Kids
1992
Additional Voices (voice)
movieGrand Canyon
1991
Deborah
movieWedlock
1991
Policewoman
movieParis Trout
1991
Mary Sayers
movieNew Jack City
1991
Recovering Addict
tvBeverly Hills, 90210
1990
Felicity Ashe
tvThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
1990
Mrs. Hoover
movieThe Fabulous Baker Boys
1989
Background Voice (voice)
movieColors
1988
Mrs. Craig
movieNuts
1987
Lawyer #2
tvIt's Garry Shandling's Show
1986
Nurse Helen
tvMurder, She Wrote
1984
Leora Cargill
tvHunter
1984
Frankie Mason
tvT. J. Hooker
1982
Lorraine / Nurse
tvKnots Landing
1979
Washroom Attendant / Floor manager / Tina