Cocoa Brown

TV Actress

Birthday October 9, 1972

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Newport News, VA

Age 51 years old

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About

Actress most famous for playing Jennifer on the sitcom Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse. She is also notable for her appearances in episodes of The Soul Man, Psych, and ER. In 2023, she played Principal Pat in the TV show The Big Door Prize.

Before Fame

Before moving to Los Angeles to pursue a screen acting career, she earned a bachelor's degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and a master's degree from the University of Phoenix subsequently worked in advertising and pursued a career as a stand-up comic.

Trivia

She competed in the second season of America's Got Talent. She has accumulated over 50 acting credits throughout her ongoing on-screen career. 

Family Life

Born Farah Brown, she was raised in Newport News, Virginia. After living in the Washington, D.C. area for a time, she settled in Los Angeles, California, with her son Phoenix.

Associated With

She co-starred with Nia Long in the 2014 Tyler Perry film The Single Moms Club.