Tina Lifford

Tina Lifford is an American actress and playwright known for her diverse roles in both film and television. She gained recognition for her leading role as single mother Joan Mosley in the critically acclaimed Fox comedy-drama series, South Central, and her recurring role as Renee Trussell in the NBC drama series, Parenthood. Lifford has also appeared in feature films such as Grand Canyon, Blood Work, and Hostage. In 2016, she began starring as Violet Bordelon (Aunt Vi) in the Oprah Winfrey Network drama series, Queen Sugar. With a career spanning several decades, Lifford has showcased her talent and versatility in various TV shows including Hill Street Blues, Cagney & Lacey, and Murder, She Wrote, among others.