Nia Long - Actress
Age: 55
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Actress
Nia Long is an American actress known for her compelling performances across film and television, particularly within Black cinema. Born on October 30, 1970, in Brooklyn, New York, her career has spanned several decades, beginning in the late '80s.
She rose to prominence after starring in the landmark film Boyz n the Hood (1991) and for her portrayal of Beullah "Lisa" Wilkes on the NBC sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1994–1995).
Other notable film roles include:
* Friday (1995)
* Love Jones (1997)
* Soul Food (1997)
* The Best Man (1999) and its sequels
* Big Momma's House (2000)
* Are We There Yet? (2005)
On television, she has also starred as Officer Sasha Monroe on the crime drama series Third Watch (2003–2005) and has had roles in shows like Empire and NCIS: Los Angeles. She has received multiple NAACP Image Awards for her work.