
Tina Lifford
Acting
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.
Place of Birth: Evanston, Illinois
Known For

Divas
Members of an all-female black singing group learn about the industry and themselves in their rise to success.

The Rookie
Starting over isn't easy, especially for small-town guy John Nolan who, after a life-altering incident, is pursuing his dream of being an LAPD officer. As the force's oldest rookie, he’s met with skepticism from some higher-ups who see him as just a walking midlife crisis.

Criminal Minds
An elite team of FBI profilers analyze the country's most twisted criminal minds, anticipating their next moves before they strike again. The Behavioral Analysis Unit's most experienced agent is David Rossi, a founding member of the BAU who returns to help the team solve new cases.

Family Law
Family attorney and mom, Lynn Holt, has had to scramble to keep her family and her law firm together, since her husband left her and took most of their joint law practice with him. Although the attorneys are carting plenty of life's baggage, they're all determined to make the most of this unexpected second chance—and make each month's mortgage payment.

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Will, a street-smart teenager, moves from the tough streets of West Philly to posh Bel-Air to live with his Uncle Philip, Aunt Vivian, his cousins — spoiled Hilary, preppy Carlton and young Ashley — and their sophisticated British butler, Geoffrey. Though Will’s antics and upbringing contrast greatly with the upper-class lifestyle of his extended relatives, he soon finds himself right at home as a loved part of the family.

The Temptations
Biography of the singers who formed the hit Motown musical act, The Temptations.

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
At Deep Space Nine, a space station located next to a wormhole in the vicinity of the liberated planet of Bajor, Commander Sisko and crew welcome alien visitors, root out evildoers and solve all types of unexpected problems that come their way.

ER
ER explores the inner workings of an urban teaching hospital and the critical issues faced by the dedicated physicians and staff of its overburdened emergency room.

Heaven Down Here
Inspired by Mickey Guyton’s song of the same name, “Heaven Down Here” tells the story of four disparate people who find themselves stranded in a local diner on Christmas Eve when a snowstorm hits the town.

Drop Dead Diva
A shallow model suddenly dies in an accident only to find her soul resurfacing in the body of a brilliant, plus-sized attorney.
Filmography
as Willie Martin
as Clara
as Moody O'Neil
as Self - Guest
as Mama Belle
as Mrs. Henley
as Self - Guest
as Warden Miller
as Mrs. Henley / Landlord
as Violet Bordelon
as Della DeGracie
as Lily Vega
as CIA Director Lowry
as Marsha
as Renee Trussell
as Judge Nora Lafford
as Denise McBride / Denise Morris
as Bonnie
as Eve
as Paulette Hawkins
as Nora
as Grace Taylor
as Laura Shoemaker
as Bonnie
as Pamela Fox
as The female pathologist
as Warden DeMarco
as Detective Jaye Winston
as Cassandra Taylor
as Irene Barris
as Dr. Leavitt
as Principal
as Judge Witherspoon
as Brenda Babson
as Aunt Olavee
as Rita Claiborne
as Judge Alice Kingston
as Haze
as Halle Winship
as Elizabeth
as Claire Barnes
as Mrs. Johnson
as Winnie Mandela
as Sarah (segment "Long Black Song")
as Juanita Ressler
as Geraldine
as Sheep (voice)
as Sis
as Evelyn Pratt
as Latanya
as Mrs. Green
as Additional Voices (voice)
as Deborah
as Rollins
as Policewoman
as Mary Sayers
as Recovering Addict
as Felicity Ashe
as Mrs. Hoover
as Background Voice (voice)
as Mrs. Craig
as Lawyer #2
as Nurse Helen
as Patty
as Leora Cargill
as Frankie Mason
as Lorraine
as Nurse
as Washroom Attendant
as Floor manager
as Tina