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