Portrait of Nia Long

Nia Long

Bio: Nia Long (born October 30, 1970) is an American actress and occasional music video director. She is best known for her roles in the television series The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Third Watch, and the films Soul Food, Love Jones, The Best Man, Big Momma's House, and Are We There Yet?   Long was born in Brooklyn, New York, U
Born: Fri, Oct 30 1970
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Nia Long is 54 years old
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Poster of Michael
Michael
Nia Long will be 54 in Michael as 'Katherine Jackson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 01 2025
Poster of You People
You People
Nia Long was 52 in You People as 'Fatima'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 20 2023
Poster of Missing
Missing
Nia Long was 52 in Missing as 'Grace'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 19 2023
Poster of Look Both Ways
Look Both Ways
Nia Long was 51 in Look Both Ways as 'Lucy Galloway'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 16 2022
Poster of Life in a Year
Life in a Year
Nia Long was 50 in Life in a Year as 'Catherine'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 27 2020
Poster of Fatal Affair
Fatal Affair
Nia Long was 49 in Fatal Affair as 'Ellie'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 16 2020
Poster of The Banker
The Banker
Nia Long was 49 in The Banker as 'Eunice Garrett'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 06 2020
Poster of 47 Meters Down: Uncaged
47 Meters Down: Uncaged
Nia Long was 48 in 47 Meters Down: Uncaged as 'Jennifer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 15 2019
Poster of Lemon
Lemon
Nia Long was 46 in Lemon as 'Cleo'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 22 2017
Poster of Roxanne Roxanne
Roxanne Roxanne
Nia Long was 46 in Roxanne Roxanne as 'Ms. Peggy'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 22 2017
Poster of Beaches
Beaches
Nia Long was 46 in Beaches as 'Hillary Whitney'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 21 2017
Poster of Keanu
Keanu
Nia Long was 45 in Keanu as 'Hannah'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 29 2016
Poster of The Single Moms Club
The Single Moms Club
Nia Long was 43 in The Single Moms Club as 'May Miller'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 14 2014
Poster of The Best Man Holiday
The Best Man Holiday
Nia Long was 43 in The Best Man Holiday as 'Jordan Armstrong'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 15 2013
Poster of The Enduring Significance of 'Boyz n the Hood'
The Enduring Significance of 'Boyz n the Hood'
Nia Long was 40 in The Enduring Significance of 'Boyz n the Hood' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 19 2011
Poster of Mooz-lum
Mooz-lum
Nia Long was 40 in Mooz-lum as 'Safiyah'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 11 2011
Poster of Good Hair
Good Hair
Nia Long was 38 in Good Hair as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 09 2009
Poster of ‘Friday’ Straight Up
‘Friday’ Straight Up
Nia Long was 38 in ‘Friday’ Straight Up as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2009
Poster of Gospel Hill
Gospel Hill
Nia Long was 37 in Gospel Hill as 'Mrs. Palmer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 09 2008
Poster of Are We Done Yet?
Are We Done Yet?
Nia Long was 36 in Are We Done Yet? as 'Suzanne Persons'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 04 2007
Poster of Premonition
Premonition
Nia Long was 36 in Premonition as 'Annie'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 08 2007
Poster of Big Momma's House 2
Big Momma's House 2
Nia Long was 35 in Big Momma's House 2 as 'Sherri'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 26 2006
Poster of Are We There Yet?
Are We There Yet?
Nia Long was 34 in Are We There Yet? as 'Suzanne Kingston'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 20 2005
Poster of Alfie
Alfie
Nia Long was 33 in Alfie as 'Lonette'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 22 2004
Poster of Baadasssss!
Baadasssss!
Nia Long was 33 in Baadasssss! as 'Sandra'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 28 2004
Poster of Friendly Fire: Making of an Urban Legend
Friendly Fire: Making of an Urban Legend
Nia Long was 32 in Friendly Fire: Making of an Urban Legend as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 02 2003
Poster of Sightings: Heartland Ghost
Sightings: Heartland Ghost
Nia Long was 31 in Sightings: Heartland Ghost as 'Lou'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 27 2002
Poster of Big Momma's House
Big Momma's House
Nia Long was 29 in Big Momma's House as 'Sherry Pierce'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 31 2000
Poster of If These Walls Could Talk 2
If These Walls Could Talk 2
Nia Long was 29 in If These Walls Could Talk 2 as 'Karen'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 05 2000
Poster of Boiler Room
Boiler Room
Nia Long was 29 in Boiler Room as 'Abbie Halpert'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 18 2000
Poster of The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy
The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy
Nia Long was 29 in The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy as 'Leslie'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 01 2000
Poster of The Secret Laughter of Women
The Secret Laughter of Women
Nia Long was 29 in The Secret Laughter of Women as 'Nimi Da Silva'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 26 1999
Poster of The Best Man
The Best Man
Nia Long was 28 in The Best Man as 'Jordan Armstrong'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 22 1999
Poster of Held Up
Held Up
Nia Long was 28 in Held Up as 'Rae'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 08 1999
Poster of Stigmata
Stigmata
Nia Long was 28 in Stigmata as 'Donna Chadway'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 02 1999
Poster of In Too Deep
In Too Deep
Nia Long was 28 in In Too Deep as 'Myra'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 25 1999
Poster of Butter
Butter
Nia Long was 27 in Butter as 'Carmen Jones'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 13 1998
Poster of Soul Food
Soul Food
Nia Long was 26 in Soul Food as 'Robin (Bird)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 26 1997
Poster of Hav Plenty
Hav Plenty
Nia Long was 26 in Hav Plenty as 'Trudy'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 11 1997
Poster of Love Jones
Love Jones
Nia Long was 26 in Love Jones as 'Nina Mosley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 14 1997
Poster of Friday
Friday
Nia Long was 24 in Friday as 'Debbie'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 26 1995
Poster of Made in America
Made in America
Nia Long was 22 in Made in America as 'Zora Mathews'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 06 1993
Poster of Boyz n the Hood
Boyz n the Hood
Nia Long was 20 in Boyz n the Hood as 'Brandi'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 12 1991
Poster of Buried Alive
Buried Alive
Nia Long was 18 in Buried Alive as 'Fingers'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 01 1989
Poster of The B.R.A.T. Patrol
The B.R.A.T. Patrol
Nia Long was 15 in The B.R.A.T. Patrol as 'Darla Perkins'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 26 1986

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Number One on the Call Sheet
Number One on the Call Sheet
Nia Long will be 54+ in Number One on the Call Sheet as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 27 2025
Poster of The Best Man: The Final Chapters
The Best Man: The Final Chapters
Nia Long was 52+ in The Best Man: The Final Chapters as 'Jordan Armstrong'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 22 2022
Poster of #blackAF
#blackAF
Nia Long was 49+ in #blackAF as 'Lavette'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 17 2020
Poster of The Kelly Clarkson Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Nia Long was 48+ in The Kelly Clarkson Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019
Poster of Dear White People
Dear White People
Nia Long was 46+ in Dear White People as 'Neika Hobbs'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 28 2017
Poster of Uncle Buck
Uncle Buck
Nia Long was 45+ in Uncle Buck as 'Cindy Russell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 14 2016
Poster of The Divide
The Divide
Nia Long was 43+ in The Divide as 'Billie Page'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 16 2014
Poster of The Goldbergs
The Goldbergs
Nia Long was 42+ in The Goldbergs as 'Lucy Somers'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 2013
Poster of House of Lies
House of Lies
Nia Long was 41+ in House of Lies as 'Tamara'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 2012
Poster of Celebrity Ghost Stories
Celebrity Ghost Stories
Nia Long was 38+ in Celebrity Ghost Stories as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 03 2009
Poster of The Cleveland Show
The Cleveland Show
Nia Long was 38+ in The Cleveland Show as 'Roberta Tubbs (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 27 2009
Poster of NCIS: Los Angeles
NCIS: Los Angeles
Nia Long was 38+ in NCIS: Los Angeles as 'Shay Mosley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 2009
Poster of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Nia Long was 38+ in Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 16 2009
Poster of The Wendy Williams Show
The Wendy Williams Show
Nia Long was 37+ in The Wendy Williams Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 14 2008
Poster of Big Shots
Big Shots
Nia Long was 36+ in Big Shots as 'Katie Graham'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 27 2007
Poster of Boston Legal
Boston Legal
Nia Long was 33+ in Boston Legal as 'Vanessa Walker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 2004
Poster of The Tony Danza Show
The Tony Danza Show
Nia Long was 33+ in The Tony Danza Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 2004
Poster of America Beyond the Color Line
America Beyond the Color Line
Nia Long was 33+ in America Beyond the Color Line as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 03 2004
Poster of Everwood
Everwood
Nia Long was 31+ in Everwood as 'Cassie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 16 2002
Poster of 106 & Park
106 & Park
Nia Long was 29+ in 106 & Park
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 2000
Poster of Third Watch
Third Watch
Nia Long was 28+ in Third Watch as 'Sasha Monroe'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 23 1999
Poster of Judging Amy
Judging Amy
Nia Long was 28+ in Judging Amy as 'Andrea Solomon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 1999
Poster of The Daily Show
The Daily Show
Nia Long was 25+ in The Daily Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996
Poster of Moesha
Moesha
Nia Long was 25+ in Moesha
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 23 1996
Poster of Live Shot
Live Shot
Nia Long was 24+ in Live Shot as 'Ramona Greer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 29 1995
Poster of ER
ER
Nia Long was 23+ in ER as 'Christy Wilson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1994
Poster of Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Nia Long was 22+ in Late Night with Conan O'Brien as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1993
Poster of Living Single
Living Single
Nia Long was 22+ in Living Single
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 29 1993
Poster of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Nia Long was 19+ in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air as 'Lisa Wilkes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 10 1990
Poster of The Wonderful World of Disney
The Wonderful World of Disney
Nia Long was 0+ in The Wonderful World of Disney as 'Darla Perkins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 27 1954