Tina Lifford

Actor

Born in Evanston, Illinois

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.

Acting

We Strangers
Film, 2025
as Willie Martin
Heaven Down Here
Film, 2023
as Clara
Lawmen: Bass Reeves
TV series, 2023
as Moody O'Neil
A Holiday in Harlem
Film, 2021
as Mama Belle
Cherished Memories: A Gift to Remember 2
Film, 2019
as Mrs. Henley
The Rookie
TV series, 2018
as Warden Miller
A Gift to Remember
Film, 2017
as Mrs. Henley / Landlord
Queen Sugar
TV series, 2016
as Violet Bordelon
Worry Dolls
Film, 2016
as Della DeGracie
Minority Report
TV series, 2015
as Lily Vega
Scandal
TV series, 2012
as CIA Director Lowry
Friends with Benefits
TV series, 2011
as Marsha
Parenthood
TV series, 2010
as Renee Trussell
Drop Dead Diva
TV series, 2009
as Judge Nora Lafford
In Plain Sight
TV series, 2008
as Denise McBride / Denise Morris
Mystery Woman: Redemption
Film, 2006
as Bonnie
Catch and Release
Film, 2006
as Eve
Heroes
TV series, 2006
as Paulette Hawkins
Criminal Minds
TV series, 2005
as Nora
Urban Legends: Bloody Mary
Film, 2005
as Grace Taylor
Hostage
Film, 2005
as Laura Shoemaker
Mystery Woman: Sing Me a Murder
Film, 2005
as Bonnie
NCIS
TV series, 2003
as Pamela Fox
Threat Matrix
TV series, 2003
as The female pathologist
Nip/Tuck
TV series, 2003
as Warden DeMarco
Blood Work
Film, 2002
as Detective Jaye Winston
For the People
TV series, 2002
1 episode
Joe Somebody
Film, 2001
as Cassandra Taylor
Amy's Orgasm
Film, 2001
as Irene Barris
Panic
Film, 2000
as Dr. Leavitt