Birth	30 October 1970
Birth Place	Brooklyn, New York, US
Age	52
Birth Name	Nia Talita Long
Nick Name	Nia
Profession	Actress
Years Active	1986- Present
Partner	Ime Udoka
Net Worth	$9 Million
Salary	$1 Million/ Year
Nationality	United States Of America
Children	2

Introduction:

Nia Talita Long is an American actress and dancer, famous for her work in the Black cinema. Nia has been appreciated by many awards for her acting in Hollywood as she has worked in this industry for several years. She is also a well-known personality in the television industry in television shows like The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. If you want to know Nia Long net worth, Family, and Successful Career read more

She has worked in television since the 90s and with many big celebrities over her career. On television, she starred as Sasha Monroe in the crime drama series Third Watch and the drama series Empire in 2017. She has received several accolades, including Black Reel Award and two NAACP Image Awards.  Nia is blessed with exotic beauty that allowed her to make a great reputation in the film industry.

What is Nia Long Net Worth:

Know the net worth of Nia long and how she made a successful career in the film and television industry. Nia Long net worth is $9 million in 2023. after many years of hard work in Hollywood. She has worked with different celebrities and earned an excellent reputation as an actress.

Sources Of Income:

The basic source of income of Nia is from acting in film and performing in television shows. This is the most significant income source contributing to Nia Long Net worth in 2023. She charges high payments for movies as well as television. One of the reasons for setting the high fees for her performances is that she is an experienced actress and her acting skills are also excellent.

Nia Long gained her net worth by acting in many famous Hollywood movies like Big Momma’s House and Boyz n the Hood and television shows such as  Empire and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

Early Life:

Nia Talita Long was born in Brooklyn, New York, U.S., on 30 October 1970. Her mother, Taliat Long, was a teacher and printmaker, and her father, Doughtry Long, was a high school teacher and poet. Nia belongs to Trinidadian ancestry from the maternal side. Her parents divorced when she was 2, and Long moved to Iowa City, Iowa, with her mother while her father resided in Trenton, New Jersey.

Education:

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

Career:

Nia’s acting coach was Betty Bridges, the mother of the film star Todd Bridges.  Nia’s first notable role on television was a three-year contract role as Kathryn “Kat” Speakes on the Guiding Light. Nia made her first debut in Boyz n The Hood as Brandy. In 2003, she joined the cast of the drama Third Watch, where she portrayed the role of NYPD Officer Sasha Monroe, continuing until the series finale in 2005.

Nia appeared in supporting roles in several movies, including Friday and Made in America. Long played a leading role in several films such as Soul Food, Boiler Room, Big Momma’s House, etc.

Famous Movies and TV Shows:

• The Best Man
• The Best Man Holiday
• Big Momma’s House
• Boiler Room
• The Best Man: Final Chapters
• Look Both Ways
• Life In A Year
• Empire
• Death White People
• Hand Of God
• The Gold Bergs: 1990- Something
• The Banker
• Fatal Affair
• 47 Meters Down Uncaged
• Missing
• You People
• The Single Moms Club
• Are We Done Yet?
• Are We There Yet?
• Kanye West Feat. Lupe Fiasco: Touch The Sky
• Boston Legal
• Third Watch
• The Secret Laughter Of A Woman
• The Disney Sunday Movie
• The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
• House Of Lies.

Other Works:

As a Voice artist, Nia voice-over for the character Roberta in the first season of fox’s popular show The Cleveland Show. Nia also worked behind the camera, and she is developing a feature film on the famous world champion boxer and trainer Ann Wolfe.

Nia Long has made her directional debut in the music videos Baby, and This Shall too Pass. She also starred in the music video for Kanye West’s Touch The Sky.

Family:

Nia Long is a mother of two children. She has her first son with Massai Dorsey in 2000. She had her second son, Kez Udoka, born in 2011, with former professional basketball player Ime Udoka. The couple began dating in 2010 and became engaged in May 2015. The couple parted ways in 2022.

Awards And Nominations:

NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture (2000)

NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series (2004,2005)