Tina Lifford

Tina Lifford


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.

Movies for Tina Lifford...

We Strangers
Title: We Strangers
Character: Willie Martin
Released: March 9, 2024
Type: Movie
Rayelle Martin works as a commercial cleaner in Gary, Indiana. She's mischievous, playful, and skilled at adapting to her surroundings. One day while at work, Ray is approached by Dr. Neeraj Patel, a therapist who hires her to work as his housekeeper. Who’s going to say no to extra money? Not Ray.
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Heaven Down Here
Title: Heaven Down Here
Character: Clara
Released: December 14, 2023
Type: Movie
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. Imani is a widowed mother of two who’s having trouble making ends meet and reluctantly agrees to work the Christmas Eve shift, where she clashes with her boss Dan, who doesn’t exactly embody the Christmas spirit. Felix is a local pastor desperately trying to secure food for parishioners while his faith is challenged by his son's alienation. Clara is a hospice nurse with an obstinate patient and whose daughter is moving away, causing her to question her place in this world. Throughout the evening, these four bicker, bond and unwittingly provide each other with the answer to their respective prayers.
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Title: Lawmen: Bass Reeves
Character: Moody O'Neil
Released: November 5, 2023
Type: TV
The story of Bass Reeves, the legendary lawman of the wild West, is brought to life. Reeves worked in the post-Reconstruction era as a federal peace officer in the Indian Territory, capturing over 3,000 of the most dangerous criminals without ever being wounded—and is believed to be the inspiration for The Lone Ranger.
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Title: Sherri
Character: Self - Guest
Released: September 12, 2022
Type: TV
Sherri Shepherd, actress, comic, and Emmy Award-winning longtime co-host of "The View", appears before a live audience with a daily dose of pop culture, comedy, conversations, and daytime talk staples, including celebrity and human interest interviews;
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A Holiday in Harlem
Title: A Holiday in Harlem
Character: Mama Belle
Released: November 14, 2021
Type: Movie
Business executive Jazmin Carter is known for two things: turning fledgling businesses into profit producers and avoiding Christmas in Harlem, the neighborhood where she grew up.
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Cherished Memories: A Gift to Remember 2
Title: Cherished Memories: A Gift to Remember 2
Character: Mrs. Henley
Released: November 24, 2019
Type: Movie
As Darcy and Aiden prepare to celebrate their second Christmas together, an unexpected guest and a fight to save the beloved community center unites everyone for an unforgettable holiday.
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Title: Tamron Hall
Character: Self - Guest
Released: September 9, 2019
Type: TV
Former news host and journalist Tamron Hall discusses all things topical and engages those she interviews in thorough meaningful and entertaining conversations.
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Title: The Rookie
Character: Warden Miller
Released: October 16, 2018
Type: TV
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.
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A Gift to Remember
Title: A Gift to Remember
Character: Mrs. Henley / Landlord
Released: November 19, 2017
Type: Movie
After colliding with a pedestrian on her bicycle who loses his memory following the accident, Darcy Archer becomes determined to help the handsome guy figure out who he is. In the process, she finds out a lot more about who she is, what she wants from life, and how this too-good-to-be-true guy might just be the man she’s been waiting to bump into all her life.
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Title: Queen Sugar
Character: Violet Bordelon
Released: September 6, 2016
Type: TV
Two sisters, Nova Bordelon and Charley Bordelon, with her teenage son Micah moves to the heart of Louisiana to claim an inheritance from her recently departed father - an 800-acre sugarcane farm.
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Worry Dolls
Title: Worry Dolls
Character: Della
Released: June 27, 2016
Type: Movie
A brutal serial killer is finally gunned down in the middle of carrying out one last heinous act of bloody murder. In the maniac’s possession, a box of Guatemalan talismans, which mistakenly end up being sold as charm jewelry in Chloe’s Collectables thrift shop. Soon those who bought the Worry Dolls begin to act strangely out of character and cause another rash of senseless slaughter. An ancient curse is consuming the city and pits a hardened detective against the clock to save his 8 year-old daughter’s life.
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Title: Minority Report
Character: Lily Vega
Released: September 21, 2015
Type: TV
Ten years after the demise of Precrime, crime-solving is different and justice leans more on sophisticated and trusted technology than on the instincts of the precogs—individuals who able to see the future. In Washington, D.C., a man haunted by the future and a cop haunted by her past race to stop the worst crimes of the year 2065 before they happen.
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Title: Scandal
Character: CIA Director Lowry
Released: April 5, 2012
Type: TV
Everyone has secrets and Olivia Pope has dedicated her life to protecting and defending the public images of the elite by keeping those secrets under wraps. Pope and her team are at the top of their game when it comes to getting the job done for their clients, but it becomes apparent that these "gladiators in suits," who specialize in fixing the lives of other people, have trouble fixing those closest at hand -- their own.
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Title: Friends with Benefits
Character: Marsha
Released: August 5, 2011
Type: TV
Revolving around a group of twentysomething singles as they navigate the difficult, sometimes rewarding, often confusing world of dating. Loyal and devoted to one another, these friends are never too busy to help a member of the group who might be in need. In fact, their companionship often extends into a more intimate setting - the bedroom.
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Title: Parenthood
Character: Renee Trussell
Released: March 2, 2010
Type: TV
The trials and tribulations of the very large, colorful and imperfect Braverman family.
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Title: Drop Dead Diva
Character: Judge Nora Lafford
Released: July 12, 2009
Type: TV
A shallow model suddenly dies in an accident only to find her soul resurfacing in the body of a brilliant, plus-sized attorney.
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Mystery Woman: Redemption
Title: Mystery Woman: Redemption
Character: Bonnie
Released: November 6, 2006
Type: Movie
Samantha Kinsey is the owner of the Mystery Woman bookstore and an expert in criminology. This time she will have to solve the murder of a war veteran. As always, she will face the police chief Connor, who will try by all means to derail the investigation of Samantha and her friend, the district attorney.
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Catch and Release
Title: Catch and Release
Character: Eve
Released: October 20, 2006
Type: Movie
For a grieving fiancée, learning to love again requires the help of her late love's three best friends.
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Title: Heroes
Character: Paulette Hawkins
Released: September 25, 2006
Type: TV
Common people discover that they have super powers. Their lives intertwine as a devastating event must be prevented.
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Title: Criminal Minds
Character: Nora
Released: September 22, 2005
Type: TV
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.
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Urban Legends: Bloody Mary
Title: Urban Legends: Bloody Mary
Character: Grace Taylor
Released: July 19, 2005
Type: Movie
On a prom-night dare, a trio of high school friends chant an incantation, unleashing an evil spirit from the past with deadly consequences.
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Hostage
Title: Hostage
Character: Laura Shoemaker
Released: March 10, 2005
Type: Movie
When a mafia accountant is taken hostage on his beat, a police officer – wracked by guilt from a prior stint as a negotiator – must negotiate the standoff, even as his own family is held captive by the mob.
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Mystery Woman: Sing Me a Murder
Title: Mystery Woman: Sing Me a Murder
Character: Bonnie
Released: February 25, 2005
Type: Movie
Murder is something to sing about when Mystery Woman Samantha Kinsey-an expert in pulp fiction, and increasingly proficient when it comes to real-life crime-untangles a record-breaking murder. Mystery Woman bookshop owner, Samantha Kinsey, has offered to host a charity concert for a once-famous folk-rock trio out to recapture their old fame flame. But sweet success hits the ultimate sour note when the band's promoter is found murdered in his hotel room. Sam and her partner in crime, Philby, investigate, digging up deadly secrets of private indiscretions, professional greed, and personal vengeance that put a twisted spin on fame and fortune-and bring a whole new meaning to a Top Ten hit.
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Title: NCIS
Character: Pamela Fox
Released: September 23, 2003
Type: TV
From murder and espionage to terrorism and stolen submarines, a team of special agents investigates any crime that has a shred of evidence connected to Navy and Marine Corps personnel, regardless of rank or position.
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Blood Work
Title: Blood Work
Character: Detective Jaye Winston
Released: August 9, 2002
Type: Movie
Still recovering from a heart transplant, a retired FBI profiler returns to service when his own blood analysis offers clues to the identity of a serial killer.
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Joe Somebody
Title: Joe Somebody
Character: Cassandra Taylor
Released: December 21, 2001
Type: Movie
When underappreciated video specialist Joe Scheffer is brutally humiliated by office bully Mark McKinney in front of his daughter, Joe begins a quest for personal redemption. He proceeds by enduring a personal makeover and takes martial arts lessons from a B-action star. As news spreads of his rematch with Mark, Joe suddenly finds himself the center of attention, ascending the corporate ladder and growing in popularity.
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Panic
Title: Panic
Character: Dr. Leavitt
Released: December 1, 2000
Type: Movie
Alex is going through a midlife crisis and it has become a very difficult time for him. His marriage is struggling, he's worried about his son, and his job of killing people for his family has become the most stressful part of his life. He seeks the help of a therapist and meets a woman in the waiting room that he connects with.
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Pay It Forward
Title: Pay It Forward
Character: Principal
Released: October 20, 2000
Type: Movie
Like some other kids, 12-year-old Trevor McKinney believed in the goodness of human nature. Like many other kids, he was determined to change the world for the better. Unlike most other kids, he succeeded.
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Title: CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Character: Judge Witherspoon
Released: October 6, 2000
Type: TV
A Las Vegas team of forensic investigators are trained to solve criminal cases by scouring the crime scene, collecting irrefutable evidence and finding the missing pieces that solve the mystery.
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The 70s
Title: The 70s
Character: Aunt Olavee
Released: April 30, 2000
Type: Movie
Four friends, fresh from tragedy at Kent Sate, graduate from college and begin their adult lives during the turbulent 1970s. But Dexter (Guy Torry), Eileen (Vinessa Shaw), Byron (Brad Rowe) and Christie (Amy Smart) find their paths are heading in different directions. Namely, toward the Black Panthers, the feminist movement, the Watergate Scandal and the Hustle. Peter Werner directs this poignant television miniseries originally aired on NBC.
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The Loretta Claiborne Story
Title: The Loretta Claiborne Story
Character: Rita Claiborne
Released: January 16, 2000
Type: Movie
A disabled young girl from a disadvantaged home setting develops self esteem and success in life through Special Olympics competition. Based on the true story of Loretta Claiborne.
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Title: The Temptations
Character: Haze
Released: November 1, 1998
Type: TV
Biography of the singers who formed the hit Motown musical act, The Temptations.
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Letters from a Killer
Title: Letters from a Killer
Character: Elizabeth
Released: August 21, 1998
Type: Movie
A man is falsely convicted of the murder of his wife. During his time in jail, he finds comfort from four women with whom he corresponds. After his second court appearance, he is finally freed from prison only to be framed for yet 2 more murders which he did not commit. With the help of his former prison guard, he once again sets out to clear his name
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The Temptations
Title: The Temptations
Character: Haze
Released: March 3, 1998
Type: Movie
A biographical look at The Temptations, the Motown soul vocal quintet who first came to fame in the 1960s, as seen from the viewpoint of the last surviving original member, Otis Williams. Beginning from their humble origins in the late 1950s and continuing through the 1990s and the deaths of the other original members.
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Cloned
Title: Cloned
Character: Claire Barnes
Released: September 28, 1997
Type: Movie
In the year 2008, a married couple is distraught over losing their 8 year old son in a boating accident. However, when the mother suddenly sees another child who looks identical to her dead child, the Mother investigates the fertility clinic who aided her with her pregnancy and discovers that they cloned her child in an experiment dubbed "Baby 2000". She also discovers that they still have the genes to develop another child for them and faces the question of whether the couple wants another identical child.
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Mandela and de Klerk
Title: Mandela and de Klerk
Character: Winnie Mandela
Released: February 16, 1997
Type: Movie
Sidney Poitier and Michael Caine both received Emmy nominations for their performances in this made-for-TV movie. The plot follows Nelson Mandela's 27-year struggle to end apartheid.
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After Jimmy
Title: After Jimmy
Character: Susan Johnson
Released: September 24, 1996
Type: Movie
This is a story of Jimmy, a high school senior, who is struggling with his school life, family pressures, future choices. When it becomes too much, Jimmy kills himself.
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Run for the Dream: The Gail Devers Story
Title: Run for the Dream: The Gail Devers Story
Character: Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Released: June 16, 1996
Type: Movie
The true story of Olympic gold medalist Gail Devers (Charlayne Woodard) and her fight to combat Graves disease while becoming the fastest female sprinter in the world. From a setback in Seoul that nearly costs her the use of her feet to her excruciating battle with the crippling illness to victories in Barcelona and Atlanta, Gail proves she's got the heart of a champion in this inspirational original biography. Louis Gossett Jr., Jeffrey Sams, Tina Lifford, Robert Guillaume and Paula Kelly costar.
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America's Dream
Title: America's Dream
Character: Sarah (segment "Long Black Song")
Released: February 17, 1996
Type: Movie
Made especially for the HBO cable network, this well-wrought feature is comprised of three short stories by three noted black American authors, each of which is directed by a respected black director.
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Title: JAG
Character: Juanita Ressler
Released: September 23, 1995
Type: TV
Harmon "Harm" Rabb Jr. is a former pilot turned lawyer working for the military's JAG (Judge Advocate General) division, the elite legal wing of officers that prosecutes and defends those accused of military-related crimes. He works closely with Lt. Col. Sarah Mackenzie, and together they do what needs to be done to find the truth.
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Divas
Title: Divas
Character: Geraldine
Released: September 19, 1995
Type: Movie
This pilot for a prospective series is an ensemble drama chronicling the ups and downs of a young, all-female, black singing group from Seattle.
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Babe
Title: Babe
Character: Sheep (voice)
Released: July 18, 1995
Type: Movie
Babe is a little pig who doesn't quite know his place in the world. With a bunch of odd friends, like Ferdinand the duck who thinks he is a rooster and Fly the dog he calls mum, Babe realises that he has the makings to become the greatest sheep pig of all time, and Farmer Hogget knows it. With the help of the sheep dogs, Babe learns that a pig can be anything that he wants to be.
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Title: ER
Character: Evelyn Pratt
Released: September 19, 1994
Type: TV
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.
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In the Line of Duty: The Price of Vengeance
Title: In the Line of Duty: The Price of Vengeance
Character: Jean
Released: January 23, 1994
Type: Movie
A criminal gang commits a string of violent robberies and murders, culminating in the assassination of the police detective on the case, which may lead to their downfall.
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Born Too Soon
Title: Born Too Soon
Character: Latanya
Released: April 25, 1993
Type: Movie
American television film about the life of Emily Butterfield, a baby girl who was born prematurely and died 53 days after her birth.
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The Ernest Green Story
Title: The Ernest Green Story
Character: Mrs. Green
Released: January 17, 1993
Type: Movie
Follows the story of Ernest Green, one of the Little Rock Nine who were the first blacks to integrate into an all white school.
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Title: Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Character: Lee
Released: January 3, 1993
Type: TV
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.
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Title: Love & War
Released: September 21, 1992
Type: TV
A woman running a bar in New York City while trying to maintain a romance with an egotistical opinion columnist.
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Bebe's Kids
Title: Bebe's Kids
Character: Additional Voices (voice)
Released: July 31, 1992
Type: Movie
When Robin meets the lovely Jamika he thinks he's in heaven. But when he meets her friend Bebe's children, whom she is looking after, he knows he's in hell. Bebe's kids are the most obnoxious, irritating kids he has ever met. Written by Brian W Martz
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Grand Canyon
Title: Grand Canyon
Character: Deborah
Released: December 25, 1991
Type: Movie
Grand Canyon revolved around six residents from different backgrounds whose lives intertwine in modern-day Los Angeles. At the center of the film is the unlikely friendship of two men from different races and classes brought together when one finds himself in jeopardy in the other's rough neighborhood.
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The Rape of Doctor Willis
Title: The Rape of Doctor Willis
Character: Rollins
Released: November 3, 1991
Type: Movie
A drama directed by Lou Antonio.
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Wedlock
Title: Wedlock
Character: Policewoman
Released: May 10, 1991
Type: Movie
A male prison escapee heads for his hidden loot, electronically attached to a female prisoner.
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Paris Trout
Title: Paris Trout
Character: Mary Sayers
Released: April 21, 1991
Type: Movie
Paris Trout is a vile Southern bigot. He owns a store and is a loanshark. He often sues people, and so his lawyer, Harry Seagraves, eventually meets Paris' wife Hannah. A former schoolteacher, she made the mistake of her life when she married Paris, who brutalizes her. Soon Paris goes beyond the overgenerous bounds of what a man in his position can get away with even in the segregated South, leading to a spiral of perverse insanity.
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New Jack City
Title: New Jack City
Character: Recovering Addict
Released: March 8, 1991
Type: Movie
A gangster, Nino, is in the Cash Money Brothers, making a million dollars every week selling crack. A cop, Scotty, discovers that the only way to infiltrate the gang is to become a dealer himself.
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Title: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Character: Mrs. Hoover
Released: September 10, 1990
Type: TV
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.
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Moe's World
Title: Moe's World
Released: July 14, 1990
Type: Movie
The spirit of a deceased 11-year-old boy acts as the guardian of his family and friends in the working-class neighborhood he left behind.
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The Fabulous Baker Boys
Title: The Fabulous Baker Boys
Character: Background Voice (voice)
Released: October 13, 1989
Type: Movie
The lives of two struggling musicians, who happen to be brothers, inevitably change when they team up with a beautiful, up-and-coming singer.
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Colors
Title: Colors
Character: Mrs. Craig
Released: April 15, 1988
Type: Movie
A confident young cop is shown the ropes by a veteran partner in the dangerous gang-controlled barrios of Los Angeles, where the gang culture is enforced by the colors the members wear.
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Nuts
Title: Nuts
Character: Lawyer #2
Released: November 20, 1987
Type: Movie
A high-class call girl accused of murder fights for the right to stand trial rather than be declared mentally incompetent.
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The Ladies Club
Title: The Ladies Club
Character: Patty
Released: April 1, 1986
Type: Movie
A policewoman who was raped forms a vigilante group of various rape victims. They abduct and castrate men who have committed repeated violations of women and gotten away with it through legal technicalities.
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Title: Murder, She Wrote
Character: Leora Cargill
Released: September 30, 1984
Type: TV
An unassuming mystery writer turned sleuth uses her professional insight to help solve real-life homicide cases.
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Title: Hunter
Character: Frankie Mason
Released: September 18, 1984
Type: TV
Hunter is an American police drama television series created by Frank Lupo, and starring Fred Dryer as Sgt. Rick Hunter and Stepfanie Kramer as Sgt. Dee Dee McCall, which ran on NBC from 1984 to 1991. However, Kramer left after the sixth season to pursue other acting and musical opportunities. In the seventh season, Hunter partnered with two different women officers. The titular character, Sgt. Rick Hunter, was a wily, physically imposing, and often rule-breaking homicide detective with the Los Angeles Police Department. The show's main characters, Hunter and McCall, resolve many of their cases by shooting dead the perpetrators. The show's executive producer during the first season was Stephen J. Cannell, whose company produced the series.
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Title: T. J. Hooker
Character: Lorraine / Nurse
Released: March 13, 1982
Type: TV
Sergeant Thomas Jefferson Hooker is a tough-as-nails veteran police officer with the LCPD who turns his back on a gold badge and goes back to patrolling the streets and training recuits. Along with his young partners in blue, Hooker take on Lake City's toughest criminals.