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Nia Long, actor
Actor

Nia Long: Movies & Box Office

films
28
on screen
1986–2026
box office
$1.75B
average score
59
Born
October 30, 1970 (age 55)
Birthplace
New York City, New York, U.S.
Full name
Nia Talita Long
Citizenship
American
Occupations
Actress
Years active
1986-present
Spouses
Ime Udoka
Children
2
Known for

The Best Nia Long Movies

The highest-rated films Nia Long is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Life in a Year (2020) scores highest, at 80. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking
Career at a glance

Nia Long's Career in Numbers

Nia Long's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Nia Long works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The B.R.A.T. Patrol (1986) to Michael (2026), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.

Nia Long Movies by Decade

  1. 1980s 2
  2. 1990s 4
  3. 2000s 8
  4. 2010s 5
  5. 2020s 8

The 2000s were Nia Long's busiest decade, with 8 films.

Nia Long Movies by Genre

  • Drama 11
  • Comedy 5
  • Biography 3
  • Adventure 2
  • Action 2
  • Mystery 1
  • Thriller 1
  • Romance 1
  • Horror 1

Drama is the genre Nia Long has worked in most, with 11 films, ahead of comedy (5).

Nia Long Career Milestones

First film
The B.R.A.T. Patrol 1986
Biggest box office hit
Michael $1.03B worldwide
Best-rated film
Life in a Year Movie Echo Score 80
Newest film
Michael 2026
28 credits

Nia Long Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Nia Long is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 59. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Nia Long Movies as an Actor

27
  1. 2026 Michael (2026) movie poster Michael as Katherine Jackson · Biography Movie Echo Score: 61
  2. 2023 You People (2023) movie poster You People as Fatima · Comedy Movie Echo Score: 42
  3. 2023 Missing (2023) movie poster Missing as Grace · Drama Movie Echo Score: 73
  4. 2022 Look Both Ways (2022) movie poster Look Both Ways as Lucy · Drama Movie Echo Score: 49
  5. 2022 The Best Man: The Final Chapters (2022) movie poster The Best Man: The Final Chapters as Jordan Armstrong · Comedy
  6. 2020 Life in a Year (2020) movie poster Life in a Year as Catherine · Drama Movie Echo Score: 80
  7. 2020 Fatal Affair (2020) movie poster Fatal Affair as Ellie Warren · Drama Movie Echo Score: 42
  8. 2020 The Banker (2020) movie poster The Banker as Eunice Garrett · Biography Movie Echo Score: 65
  9. 2019 47 Meters Down: Uncaged (2019) movie poster 47 Meters Down: Uncaged as Jennifer · Adventure Movie Echo Score: 52
  10. 2018 Roxanne Roxanne (2018) movie poster Roxanne Roxanne as Ms. Peggy · Drama Movie Echo Score: 70
  11. 2017 Beaches (2017) movie poster Beaches as Hillary Whitney · Drama
  12. 2014 Tyler Perry's The Single Moms Club (2014) movie poster Tyler Perry's The Single Moms Club Drama
  13. 2014 The Single Moms Club (2014) movie poster The Single Moms Club as May Miller · Drama
  14. 2008 Gospel Hill (2008) movie poster Gospel Hill as Mrs. Palmer · Mystery
  15. 2007 Are We Done Yet? (2007) movie poster Are We Done Yet? Drama
  16. 2006 Big Momma's House 2 (2006) movie poster Big Momma's House 2 Action
  17. 2005 Are We There Yet? (2005) movie poster Are We There Yet? Adventure
  18. 2004 Baadasssss! (2004) movie poster Baadasssss! Biography
  19. 2002 Sightings: Heartland Ghost (2002) movie poster Sightings: Heartland Ghost as Lou · Thriller
  20. 2000 Big Momma's House (2000) movie poster Big Momma's House Action
  21. 2000 If These Walls Could Talk 2 (2000) movie poster If These Walls Could Talk 2 as Karen · Drama
  22. 1999 The Secret Laughter of Women (1999) movie poster The Secret Laughter of Women as Nimi Da Silva · Comedy
  23. 1997 Hav Plenty (1997) movie poster Hav Plenty as Trudy · Romance
  24. 1997 Love Jones (1997) movie poster Love Jones Drama
  25. 1993 Made in America (1993) movie poster Made in America Comedy
  26. 1989 Buried Alive (1989) movie poster Buried Alive as Fingers · Horror
  27. 1986 The B.R.A.T. Patrol (1986) movie poster The B.R.A.T. Patrol as Darla Perkins · Comedy

Nia Long in Documentaries & Specials

1
  1. 2003 Friendly Fire: Making of an Urban Legend (2003) movie poster Friendly Fire: Making of an Urban Legend as Self · Documentary
Biography

Who Is Nia Long?

Nia Long was born in New York City, New York, U.S. in 1970 and is 55 years old. Credited on films since 1986, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Nia Talita Long, an American actress, is popular for her notable contribution to Black cinema. Her career took off after she starred in 'Boyz n the Hood' in 1991, simultaneously marking her presence in NBC sitcom 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' during 1991–1995. Further, she was seen in 'Friday' (1995), the 1997 films 'Love Jones' and 'Soul Food'. Adding to her celebrity status, Long makes a significant presence in films like 'The Best Man' (1999), and 'The Best Man Holiday' (2013), and 'Big Momma's House' (2000) and its sequel in 2006. Alongside her Hollywood journey, she was seen portraying Sasha Monroe on the crime drama series 'Third Watch' 2003–2005 and made appearances in the Fox drama series 'Empire' in 2017 and the CBS action series NCIS: Los Angeles 2017–2018, earning her several accolades including two NAACP Image Awards and a Black Reel Award.

Her birth in Brooklyn to Talita Long (née Gillman), a teacher and printmaker, and Doughtry Long, a high school teacher, and poet laid the foundation of a strong, artistic background. Nourishing her skills since childhood with academic studies, she also studied ballet, tap, jazz, gymnastics, guitar, and acting, graduating from Westchester High School in Los Angeles in 1989. Her journey was guided by her acting coach Betty Bridges, playing roles in television films like The B.R.A.T. Patrol and forging her way upwards, ultimately becoming a respected figure in the industry.

Works with

Who Nia Long Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Nia Long shares the most films with. Ice Cube comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Martin Lawrence (2).

FAQ

Nia Long: Questions & Answers

How many movies Nia Long has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Nia Long been in?

Nia Long is credited on 28 films, from 1986 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Nia Long's highest-grossing movie?

Michael (2026) is Nia Long's biggest box office hit, with $1.03B worldwide, ahead of Big Momma's House (2000) ($174M). Across every film with box office figures, Nia Long's movies have made $1.75B.

Nia Long's biggest hits

What is the best Nia Long movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Nia Long's best-rated film is Life in a Year (2020) with a score of 80, followed by Missing (2023) (73).

Best Nia Long movies, ranked

How old is Nia Long?

Nia Long is 55 years old, born on October 30, 1970 in New York City, New York, U.S..

What is Nia Long's newest movie?

The most recent film on Nia Long's filmography is Michael (2026), in the role of Katherine Jackson.

Who does Nia Long work with most often?

Nia Long shares the most films with Ice Cube (3 films), Martin Lawrence (2 films) and Zulay Henao (2 films).

The Best Nia Long Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 28 credits.

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