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Nia Long

A rising star navigates the glitz and grit of Hollywood as she fights to redefine her career beyond typecasting and into groundbreaking roles that challenge and inspire.

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1970

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In short · Acting since 1989, 5 decades active, 44 credits.

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Biography

Nia Talita Long is an American actress known for her contributions to black cinema. She gained prominence for her role in the 1991 film *Boyz n the Hood* and for portraying Beullah "Lisa" Wilkes on the NBC sitcom *The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air* from 1991 to 1995. Long continued to appear in several notable films, including *Friday* (1995), *Love Jones* (1997), and *Soul Food* (1997). Her work has established her as a significant figure in contemporary African American film and television.

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