1991
Boyz n the Hood
Long appears in John Singleton’s drama.
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Stories of friendship, family and love
From Boyz n the Hood to The Best Man and Michael.
A career across film and television
Nia Long is an American actor whose film and television work includes Boyz n the Hood, Love Jones, The Best Man and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
Her work spans dramas and comedies about community and relationships. The Best Man brought her into an ensemble whose friendships and romantic histories continue in The Best Man Holiday.
In Michael, Long plays Katherine Jackson, mother of the singer at the centre of the 2026 film. The film list below reflects works available on FLM.RED rather than her complete credits.
Selected performances
1999
The Best Man
She joins the ensemble cast of the romantic comedy-drama.
2026
Michael
She plays Katherine Jackson.
Performance readings are FLM.RED editorial interpretation.
Films in FLM.RED
Titles in this collection; not a complete filmography.
Sources & image notes
Portrait illustration: FLM.RED.