Nia Long

thumb Nia Talita Long (born October 30, 1970) is an American actress. Best known for her work in black cinema,Long rose to prominence after starring in the film Boyz n the Hood (1991), and for her portrayal of Beullah "Lisa" Wilkes on the NBC sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1991–1995). Quotes There have been moments in my life where I’ve been required to be more graceful than I’ve ever had to be in the past What I think I learned from her is that sometimes grace is really quiet. My commitment to work is not for accolades or attention, or even to be famous, quite honestly But I do think because of my commitment to truth and purpose, there is a thing, and I don’t know what that thing is, that people see in my work. And it makes them feel good. It makes them feel inspired. It makes them feel like they know me. The only strategy I have in this game is my bank account. Let’s strategize how we’re going to make money and create generational wealth. That is where I’m strategic. My hand just started itching the minute I said money. That’s a good thing. Maybe something’s happening. Something’s coming. It’s Nia Long’s Moment—Again;By Zeba Blay on April 21, 2026 External links Category:Actresses from New York City Category:Living people Category:1970 births Category:Women born in the 1970s Category:African Americans