Nia Talita Long was born in Brooklyn, New York, United States, on October 30, 1970, is an American actress. Young Nia Long began her professional acting career in 1986. She got her television debut in Disney's series Wonderful World of Color (1986) in episode "The B.R.A.T Patrol", in role as Darla Perkins. She made her big screen debut in horror thriller film Buried Alive (1990) in role as Fingers. Nia's breakthrough performance came as Brandi in crime drama movie Boyz n the Hood (1991).
How tall is Nia Long and what is her weight? Nia Long's height is 5' 2" іn fееt аnd іnсhеѕ or 157.5 іn cеntіmеtrеѕ, her weight is 126 іn pоunds or 57 іn kіlоgrаmѕ. She is 55 years old. Her net worth is around 6 million dollars. Nia Long body measurements are bust-waist-hip 38-28-38 in inches or 96.5-71-96.5 in cеntіmеtrеѕ, her bra size is 34D with cup size D.
Nia Long
October 30, 1970
55 years old
United States
Scorpio
Black
Dark Brown
5 ft 2 in | 157.5 cm
$6 Million
38-28-38 in | 96.5-71-96.5 cm
57 kg | 126 lbs
34D
7 US | 37.5 EU
She was nominated for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special for her role as Karen in romantic drama film If These Walls Could Talk 2 (2000).
She played Jordan Armstrong in romantic comedy drama films:
The Best Man (1999), for which she won the Black Reel Award for Theatrical - Best Actress
The Best Man Holiday (2013), for which she was nominated for the Black Reel Award for for Outstanding Actress, Motion Picture
She portrayed Sherry Pierce-Turner in action comedy movies:
Big Momma's House (2000), for which she was nominated for the Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Actress - Comedy
Big Momma's House 2 (2006)
She was nominated for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Motion Picture for her role as Nina Mosley in romantic drama film Love Jones (1997).
She was nominated for the Black Reel Award for Theatrical - Best Supporting Actress for her role as Abbie Halpert in crime drama movie Boiler Room (2000).
She was nominated for the BET Comedy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Theatrical Film for her role as Lonette in romantic comedy drama film Alfie (2004).
She was nominated for the Black Reel Award for Best Actress in a Television Movie or Limited Series for her role as Hillary Whitney in drama movie Beaches (2017).
She was nominated for the Black Reel Award for Best Actress for her role as Safiyah in drama film Mooz-Lum (2010).
Soul Food (1997) comedy drama as Robyn "Bird" Joseph
Friday (1995) drama comedy as Debbie
Stigmata (1999) supernatural horror as Donna Chadway
In Too Deep (1999) crime thriller as Myra
The Single Moms Club (2014) comedy drama as May Miller
Premonition (2007) supernatural thriller as Annie
Keanu (2016) action comedy as Hannah
Lemon (2017) comedy drama as Cleo
47 Meters Down: Uncaged (2019) survival horror as Jennifer
The Banker (2020) drama as Eunice Garrett
Life in a Year (2020) drama romance as Catherine
Look Both Ways (2022) romantic comedy drama as Lucy Galloway
She won the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress for her role as Officer Sasha Monroein in NBC crime drama series Third Watch (2003–2005).
She played Kathryn "Kat" Speakes in CBS soap opera Guiding Light (1991-1994).
She was nominated for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as Beullah "Lisa" Wilkes in NBC sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1994–1995).
Judging Amy (2001-2002) CBS legal drama series as Andrea Solomon
Boston Legal (2007) ABC comedy drama series as Vanessa Walker
Big Shots (2007-2008) ABC drama series as Katie Graham
She voiced Roberta Tubbs in Fox animated sitcom The Cleveland Show (2009-2010).
She was nominated for a NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as Tamara in Showtime comedy series House of Lies (2012).
The Divide (2014) WE tv drama series as Billie Page
Uncle Buck (2016) ABC single-camera comedy series as Alexis Smith-Russell
Dear White People (2017) Netflix comedy drama series as Neika Hobbs
She played Giuliana 'Giusi' Green in musical drama series Empire (2017).
NCIS: Los Angeles (2017-2018) CBS action series as Executive Assistant Director Shay Mosley
Attended the Roman Catholic school St. Mary's Academy in Inglewood, California.
Studied at Paseo Del Rey Elementary School in Playa Del Rey in California.
Graduated from Westchester High School in Los Angeles (1989).
Studied ballet, tap, jazz, gymnastics, guitar and acting.
Has Trinidadian, Granadian and Barbadian ancestry.
Has older half-sister, Sommore.
She got her directorial debut with Ashanti's music video "Baby" and Yolanda Adam's music video "This Too Shall Pass" in 2005.
Featured in music videos for:
Dr. Dre "Keep Their Heads Ringin'" (1995)
Kanye West "Touch the Sky" (2005)
Heavy D "Long Distance Girlfriend" (2008)
Snoop Dogg featuring Stevie Wonder "California Roll" (2015)
Good friend with F. Gary Gray.
Supporter of PETA.
Lives in Los Angeles, California.
She dated Kevin Phillips (2008), Cuttino Mobley (2006-2009), Dwight Freeney (2006), T.I. (2005-2006), 50 Cent (2005), Peter A. Thomas (1996-1998) and Chris Webber (1993-1995).
Has been engaged to actor Massai Z. Dorsey (1999-2001), they have one son, Massai Zhivago Dorsey II.
She started dating former NBA player Ime Udoka in 2010, they have one son, Kez Sunday Udoka.