Nia Long

Nia Long: Biography in Details

Who is Nia Long?

Nia Long is an American actress. She has an incredible smile, she has gone on to attribute in numerous movies and TV Series.

She is popular in her television roles ‘Lisa Wilkes’ in “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” (1994-1995), ‘Jordan Armstrong in “The Best Man” (1998), Third Watch, and Are We There Yet?

Nia Long: Childhood, Family, and Education

Nia was born in Brooklyn, New York on 30 October 1970 to parents Doughtry Long and Talita Long. She is born into a mixed descent family.

Her childhood was chaotic as her parents divorced when she was quite young. Additionally, she has a sister Sommore. Her nationality is American.

Nia Long became interested in co-curricular activities when she was in school and gradually became interested in acting.

Talking about her education, She attended the Roman Catholic school St. Mary’s Academy in Inglewood, California, and later graduated from the Westchester High School in Los Angeles in 1989.

She attended Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, California, United States. Additionally, Nia Long also learned tap, ballet, jazz, guitar as well as gymnastics.

Nia Long: Early Professional Career

Long initially made her screen debut with a small role in the TV series ‘Boyz n the Hood’ in 1991. Later in 2003-2005, she was cast as Officer Sasha Monroe in the TV movie, ‘Third Watch’.

In addition, in 1998, Long appeared in ‘The Best Man’ as Jordan Armstrong. She also had a role in ‘Big Momma’s House’ in 2000, and she also had a role in ‘Boiler Room’ in the same year.

In 2007, Nia Long appeared in ‘Are We There Yet?’. Since then, she has appeared in numerous other movies and television series. She played the role for two seasons in 15 episodes in total.

Some other movies and television series that Long has appeared in are ‘Buried Alive, ‘Made in America’, ‘Friday’, ‘Love Jones’, ‘Soul Food’, ‘In Too Deep, ‘Stigmata’, ‘Held Up’, ‘The Secret Laughter of Women’, ‘The Broken Heart Club: A Romantic Comedy, ‘ Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color’, ‘Guiding Light’, ‘ The Fresh Prince of Bel- Air’, ‘House of Lies, ‘Real Husbands of Hollywood’. Posed naked for a PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)  in 2009.

Nia Long: Lifetime Achievements and Awards

Nia Long has been nominated for her work Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Theatrical Film, Best Supporting Actress, Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture, Outstanding Actress in Television Movie/Mini-Series, and won awarded for best actress in (2000) for “The Best Man”, Outstanding Actress in a Television Drama in (2004- 2005) for “The Third Watch”.

How much does Nia Long earn?

Nia Long has not revealed her current salary. As of 2022, her current net worth is about $7 Million.

Rumors, and Controversy

There was a rumor which suggested that she had drama Empire co-stars Taraji P. Henson and Nia Long. It’s been hard to separate fact from fiction. Furthermore, at present, there are no rumors concerning her life and career.

What are the body stats of Nia Long?

Nia Long has a height of 5 feet 2 inches (1.57m ). Additionally, she weighs around 57 kg. She has a measurement of 38-24-38 inches. Furthermore, her hair color is black and her eye color is dark brown. Her shoe size is 7 (US) or 37.5 (EU).

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