
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.
Acted in 71
2020s
- 2025
We Strangers
Willie Martin
- 2023
Heaven Down Here
Clara
- 2021
A Holiday in Harlem
Mama Belle
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
- 2017
- 2016
- 2015
- 2012
- 2011
- 2010
2000s
- 2009
- 2008
- 2006
Mystery Woman: Redemption
Bonnie
- 2005
Mystery Woman: Sing Me a Murder
Bonnie
- 2003
- 2002
- 2001
- 2000
The '70s
Aunt Olavee
The Loretta Claiborne Story
Rita Claiborne
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
- 1997
Cloned
Claire Barnes
Gun
Sally · 1 episode
Mandela and de Klerk
Winnie Mandela
- 1996
America's Dream
Sarah (segment "Long Black Song")
- 1995
Divas
Geraldine
- 1994
- 1993
Born Too Soon
Latanya
The Ernest Green Story
Mrs. Green
- 1992
Bebe's Kids
Additional Voices (voice)
- 1991
Grand Canyon
Deborah
The Rape of Doctor Willis
Rollins
- 1990
Moe's World
Movie
1980s
- 1989
- 1988
- 1987
Nuts
Lawyer #2
- 1986
The Ladies Club
Patty
- 1984
- 1982
Appearances2
2020s
- 2022