Cocoa Brown facts for kids

Farah Brown, known professionally as Cocoa Brown, is an American actress and comedian. She is famous for her roles as Jennifer in the TV show For Better or Worse and as Lytia in the movie The Single Moms Club.

Early Life and Schooling

Cocoa Brown was born as Farah Brown in Newport News, Virginia. After high school, she went to Virginia Commonwealth University and graduated. She also earned a Master of Science degree in Secondary Education from The University of Phoenix.

Career in Comedy and Acting

Brown started her career as a stand-up comedian. She performed on many comedy shows, including BET's ComicView and One Mic Stand. Soon, she began acting on television. She had guest roles on popular shows like ER and Breaking Bad.

Breakthrough on Television

In 2011, Brown got a main role in the comedy series Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse. She played Jennifer, the best friend of a character played by Tasha Smith. The show was very successful and lasted for six seasons. This role made her a familiar face to many TV viewers.

Success in Movies

In 2014, Brown starred in the movie The Single Moms Club. She acted alongside famous actresses like Nia Long and Wendi McLendon-Covey. Critics praised her performance in the film. The next year, she had a supporting role in the popular comedy movie Ted 2.

Recent Work

In 2016, Brown appeared in the drama series The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story. She played a juror named Jeanette "Queen B" Harris.

Starting in 2018, she played the recurring role of Carla Price in the drama series 9-1-1. In the show, her character worked with stars like Connie Britton and Mariette Hartley. She has also appeared in other popular shows like Never Have I Ever as Principal Grubbs.

Personal Life

Brown has a son named Phoenix Zion, who was born in 2012.

In February 2024, a fire destroyed Brown's house in Fayetteville, Georgia. The famous actor and director Tyler Perry helped her by giving her $400,000 to buy a new home.

Selected Film and Television Roles

Here are some of the well-known movies and TV shows Cocoa Brown has been in:

• Lakeview Terrace (2008) - Bartender
• Breaking Bad (2009) - Mail Lady
• Victorious (2011) - Nurse
• 2 Broke Girls (2011) - Woman
• Austin & Ally (2012) - Security Guard
• Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse (2011–2017) - Jennifer (main role)
• Psych (2013) - Big Wendy
• The Single Moms Club (2014) - Lytia
• Ted 2 (2015) - Joy
• K.C. Undercover (2015) - Big Ange
• American Crime Story (2016) - Jeanette "Queen B" Harris
• 9-1-1 (2018–2023) - Carla Price
• The Neighborhood (2019) - Regina
• Never Have I Ever (2020–2023) - Principal Grubbs
• Praise This (2023) - Cora

See also

In Spanish: Cocoa Brown para niños