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Nia Long

Also known as: Nia Talita Long

Personal

Born: October 30, 1970

Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States

Years active: 1986-present

Nationality: American

Ethnicity: Black

Professions: Actress

Body

Hair color: Black

Eye color: Brown

Height: 5'2" (or 157 cm) (Petite)

About Nia Long

Nia Talita Long is a celebrated actress from the United States. She gained significant recognition within the realm of Black cinema after her role in the film Boyz n the Hood, released in 1991. Additionally, she became well-known for her character Beullah "Lisa" Wilkes on the popular NBC sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, which aired from 1991 to 1995. Long continued to build her career with performances in the film Friday in 1995, along with the movies Love Jones and Soul Food, both released in 1997.