Tiffany Hines
A versatile actress who brought sharp intensity to roles across crime dramas, action series, and soapy thrillers.
Born 1977 (age 49)·American actress·Birthday: September 2·Generation X
Biography
Tiffany Hines carved out a distinct space on television with a career defined by magnetic, often formidable characters. Born in 1983, she first gained attention as surfer Birdie Scott on the teen drama Beyond the Break. This opened doors to a string of guest spots where she consistently stole scenes, most notably as the fiercely loyal Michelle Welton on Bones. Hines demonstrated a particular knack for the high-stakes worlds of espionage and law enforcement, playing pivotal roles in Nikita, 24: Legacy, and Magnum P.I.. Her range extended to biographical portrayals, including a turn as singer Tamar Braxton, and into the campy glamour of series like Devious Maids and Hit the Floor. Her performances, often grounded in a cool intelligence, made her a reliable and compelling presence across a wide spectrum of popular genre television.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Tiffany was born in 1977, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Tiffany Was Born
The biggest hits of 1977
#1 Movie
Star Wars
Best Picture
Annie Hall
#1 TV Show
Happy Days
Tiffany's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1977Born
Star Wars premieres; Elvis dies
Gas: $0.62/galHome: $31,800Min wage: $2.30/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"Tonight's the Night" — Rod StewartBest Picture: Annie Hall
1982Started school
Michael Jackson releases Thriller
Gas: $1.22/galHome: $55,200Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Physical" — Olivia Newton-JohnBest Picture: Gandhi
1990Became a teenager
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1993Could drive
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
1995Could vote
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
1998Turned 21
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2007Turned 30
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2017Turned 40
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Age 49 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Portrayed the recurring role of Michelle Welton across multiple seasons of the hit forensic crime drama Bones.
- Played Aisha, a key figure in the counter-terrorism unit, on the action series 24: Legacy.
- Starred as Lara Nuzo, a savvy private investigator, in the reboot of Magnum P.I..
- Landed a leading role as Eve Vincent in the VH1 drama series Hit the Floor.
Did You Know?
She is a trained dancer and studied at the prestigious Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington, D.C..
Hines portrayed two different characters in the Lifetime television universe: Tamar Braxton and Didi Miller.
She is an advocate for mental health awareness and has spoken openly about her own experiences.
“I don't want to be the girl who just stands there and looks pretty.”
