Nia Long (Nia Talita Long)

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Nia Talita Long is an American actress known for her work in Black cinema. She gained popularity when she was cast in the film Boyz n the Hood (1991), and then as Beulah "Lisa" Wilkes on the NBC sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1991–1995).

Birthday, Age, Height, Weight

Full Name	Nia Long	Nick/Other Name	Nia Talita Long
Citizenship	American	Born On (Age)	October 30, 1970
Birth (Place)	New York City, New York,	Gender	Female
Height	157 cm	Weight	57 kg

Education, Career, Agency, Partner

Professions	Actress
Actively Working	1986 - Present
Agencies (Work For)	...
Higher Education	Graduated from Westchester High School in Los Angeles in 1989
Marital Status	In-Relationship Ime Udoka (2010-2022)

Nia Long Wiki, Education, Professional Life

American popular celebrity and entertainer Nia Long was born on 30 October 1970 in New York City, New York, to Talita Long, a teacher and printmaker, and Doughtry Long, a high school teacher and poet.

Long was bused from South LA to Paseo Del Rey Elementary School in Playa Del Rey from 3rd grade through 6th grade and attended St. Mary's Academy in Inglewood, California. In addition to her academic classes, she studied ballet, tap, jazz, gymnastics, guitar, and acting. She graduated from Westchester High School in Los Angeles in 1989.