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.
TV Shows(35)
Lawmen: Bass Reeves
Moody O'Neil
2023
Sherri
Self - Guest
2022
Tamron Hall
Self - Guest
2019
The Rookie
Warden Miller
2018
Queen Sugar
Violet Bordelon
2016
Minority Report
Lily Vega
2015
Scandal
CIA Director Lowry
2012
Friends with Benefits
Marsha
2011
Parenthood
Renee Trussell
2010
Drop Dead Diva
Judge Nora Lafford
2009
In Plain Sight
Denise McBride / Denise Morris
2008
Heroes
Paulette Hawkins
2006
Criminal Minds
Nora
2005
NCIS
Pamela Fox
2003
Threat Matrix
The female pathologist
2003
Nip/Tuck
Warden DeMarco
2003
For the People
2002
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Judge Witherspoon
2000
Strong Medicine
Brenda Babson
2000
Family Law
Judge Alice Kingston
1999
The Temptations
Haze
1998
Martial Law
Halle Winship
1998
The Practice
Mrs. Johnson
1997
JAG
Juanita Ressler
1995
Touched by an Angel
Sis
1994
ER
Evelyn Pratt
1994
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Lee
1993
Love & War
1992
Beverly Hills, 90210
Felicity Ashe
1990
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Mrs. Hoover
1990
It's Garry Shandling's Show
Nurse Helen
1986
Murder, She Wrote
Leora Cargill
1984
Hunter
Frankie Mason
1984
T. J. Hooker
Lorraine
1982
Knots Landing
Washroom Attendant
1979
Movies(41)
We Strangers
Willie Martin
2025
Heaven Down Here
Clara
2023
A Holiday in Harlem
Mama Belle
2021
Saving OurSelves: BET COVID-19 Relief Effort
Self
2020
Cherished Memories: A Gift to Remember 2
Mrs. Henley
2019
A Gift to Remember
Mrs. Henley / Landlord
2017
Worry Dolls
Della DeGracie
2016
Mystery Woman: Redemption
Bonnie
2006
Catch and Release
Eve
2006
Urban Legends: Bloody Mary
Grace Taylor
2005
Hostage
Laura Shoemaker
2005
Mystery Woman: Sing Me a Murder
Bonnie
2005
Blood Work
Detective Jaye Winston
2002
Joe Somebody
Cassandra Taylor
2001
Amy's Orgasm
Irene Barris
2001
Panic
Dr. Leavitt
2000
Pay It Forward
Principal
2000
The '70s
Aunt Olavee
2000
The Loretta Claiborne Story
Rita Claiborne
2000
Letters from a Killer
Elizabeth
1998
Cloned
Claire Barnes
1997
Mandela and de Klerk
Winnie Mandela
1997
After Jimmy
Susan Johnson
1996
Run for the Dream: The Gail Devers Story
Jackie Joyner-Kersee
1996
America's Dream
Sarah (segment "Long Black Song")
1996
Divas
Geraldine
1995
Babe
Sheep (voice)
1995
In the Line of Duty: The Price of Vengeance
Jean
1994
Born Too Soon
Latanya
1993
The Ernest Green Story
Mrs. Green
1993
Bebe's Kids
Additional Voices (voice)
1992
Grand Canyon
Deborah
1991
The Rape of Doctor Willis
Rollins
1991
Wedlock
Policewoman
1991
Paris Trout
Mary Sayers
1991
New Jack City
Recovering Addict
1991
Moe's World
1990
The Fabulous Baker Boys
Background Voice (voice)
1989
Colors
Mrs. Craig
1988
Nuts
Lawyer #2
1987
The Ladies Club
Patty
1986