Nia Long Highlights

  • 2007: Again starred opposite Ice Cube in the sequel, "Are We Done Yet?"
  • 2007: Cast as Sandra Bullock's best friend in the thriller, "Premonition"
  • 2006: Guest-starred in three episodes of "Boston Legal," (ABC) as Vanessa Walker, a disciplined, ambitious, micromanaging new associate
  • 2006: Co-starred with Martin Lawrence in the comedy "Big Momma's House 2"
  • 2005: Starred opposite Ice Cube in the comedy "Are We There Yet?"
  • 2004: Played Lonette, the ex-girlfriend of Alfie's best friend, in a remake of "Alfie"
  • 2004: Starred in "Baadasssss!" Mario Van Peebles' homage to his father Melvin's 1971 film, Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song
  • 2003: Became a regular on the drama series "Third Watch" (NBC)
  • 2001: Had recurring role as a love interest for Richard T Jones' character on the CBS drama "Judging Amy"
  • 2000: Played Giovanni Ribisi's girlfriend in "Boiler Room"
  • 1999: Co-starred in the comedy film, "The Best Man"
  • 1998: Starred in the pilot "Black Jaq" (an unsold pilot, produced by Forest Whitaker)
  • 1997: Formed own production company
  • 1997: Was in the ensemble cast of the hit film "Soul Food"
  • 1997: First lead role in a feature, "Love Jones"; also performed two songs
  • 1997: Co-starred in the festival-screened "Hav Plenty"; screened at Sundance in 1998
  • 1995: Co-starred in the film comedy "Friday"
  • 1994: Joined cast of NBC sitcom "Fresh Prince of Bel Air" in recurring role of Will's girlfriend
  • 1991: Breakout role as the love interest to Cuba Gooding Jr. in John Singleton's "Boyz N the Hood"
  • 1991: First notable role was as Kathryn 'Kat' Speakes on the CBS soap opera "Guiding Light"
  • 1990: Appeared in first feature, "Buried Alive"
  • 1986: First major role in the ABC movie, "The B.R.A.T. Patrol"
  • 1986: Made TV debut in an episode of "227" (NBC)
  • 1977: Moved with family to Los Angeles at age six
  • Born in NYC