• Name: Nia Long
  • Date of Birth: October 30, 1970
  • Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York, USA
Mini-bio: Born in Brooklyn, New York, on October 30, 1970, Long developed an
interest in acting at an early age. She received training from Betty
Bridges, mother of former child star Todd Bridges (best known ...( read more)for his role
on the TV series Diff'rent Strokes.
Long got her start on TV, playing a character on the soap opera Guiding
Light from 1991 to 1993. She earned her first helping of fame with her
role on the popular sitcom Fresh Prince of Bel Air, which cast her as Will
Smith's love interest. The actress made her film debut in John Singleton's
acclaimed Boyz 'N the Hood (1991), sharing the screen with the likes of
Cuba Gooding, Jr., Ice Cube, Angela Basset, and Lawrence Fishburne. She
followed the film with Made in America (1993), a comedy that cast her as
the daughter of Whoopi Goldberg and Ted Danson.

Long subsequently established herself as a strong presence in romantic
dramas and comedies, carving out a niche in such films as Soul Food
(1997), Love Jones (1997), and The Best Man (1999). The actress also
ventured into a number of other genres, as demonstrated by her roles in
films ranging from supernatural horror (Stigmata) (1999) to big business
crime drama (The Boiler Room) (1999) to inner-city police thriller (In Too
Deep) (1999).
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Nia Long mini-bio:

Born in Brooklyn, New York, on October 30, 1970, Long developed an interest in acting at an early age. She received training from Betty Bridges, mother of former child star Todd Bridges (best known for his role on the TV series Diff'rent Strokes. Long got her start on TV, playing a character on the soap opera Guiding Light from 1991 to 1993. She earned her first helping of fame with her role on the popular sitcom Fresh Prince of Bel Air, which cast her as Will Smith's love interest. The actress made her film debut in John Singleton's acclaimed Boyz 'N the Hood (1991), sharing the screen with the likes of Cuba Gooding, Jr., Ice Cube, Angela Basset, and Lawrence Fishburne. She followed the film with Made in America (1993), a comedy that cast her as the daughter of Whoopi Goldberg and Ted Danson. Long subsequently established herself as a strong presence in romantic dramas and comedies, carving out a niche in such films as Soul Food (1997), Love Jones (1997), and The Best Man (1999). The actress also ventured into a number of other genres, as demonstrated by her roles in films ranging from supernatural horror (Stigmata) (1999) to big business crime drama (The Boiler Room) (1999) to inner-city police thriller (In Too Deep) (1999).


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VITAL STATS

Nia Long Information:
Eye color:Dark Brown
Height:5'2
Nickname(s):Nia
Notable feature(s):Smile, body,& face
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Personal interests/hobbies:raising her sons
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  • matt061892
    Good luck with that acting thing.
    posted 2 days ago
  • saniajean16
    hey u ma sisters motivator i love ur acting ur truely a womaan of indulgence.ma sisters name is same as urs .
    posted 5 days ago
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    posted 664 days ago
  • williamsonworks
    I love every single thing I've ever seen Nia Long do.
    posted 762 days ago
  • chawndie2krunk
    Nia Long you are one of my favorite superstars come 2 atlanta Georgia so i can meet you please
    posted 803 days ago
  • lausunfang
    great actress...with a winning smile and personality to match...
    posted 846 days ago
  • faith16angel
    Hey Nia thank you for adding me on your fan club list I'm truly thankful for that, stay blessed.
    posted 853 days ago
  • Natchi90
    Hi gorgeous. Your acting is fabulous. I am a big fun.
    posted 856 days ago
  • jimmyjam300
    U R So Cute...
    posted 899 days ago
  • miamimikedevine
    Love you sista whenever you see this keep that bible in ya purse.
    posted 905 days ago

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