Farah "Cocoa" Brown is an American actress, writer and comedian. She is best known for playing Jennifer in For Better or Worse and Lytia in The Single Moms Club.
Early life, education Brown was born as Farah Brown in Newport News, Virginia. She attended and graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University. She also has a Master of Science degree from The University of Phoenix in Secondary Education.
Career Brown has performed in many different comedy stage shows including BET's ComicView and One Mic Stand and Showtime at the Apollo. She later began appearing on television, playing guest starring roles on ER and Breaking Bad.
In 2011, Brown was cast in the Oprah Winfrey Network comedy series Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse playing the role of Jennifer, Tasha Smith's character best friend. The series ran for six seasons. In 2014, she played the leading role alongside Nia Long, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Zulay Henao and Amy Smart in the comedy-drama film The Single Moms Club. She received positive reviews for her performance. The following year, she appeared in a supporting role in a comedy film Ted 2.
In 2016, Brown played juror Jeanette "Queen B" Harris in the FX drama series The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story produced by Ryan Murphy. In 2018, she worked again with Ryan Murphy, playing the recurring role of Carla Price opposite Connie Britton and Mariette Hartley in the Fox drama series 9-1-1.
Personal life On February 18, 2024, Brown's house in Fayetteville, Georgia burned down. Tyler Perry offered her $400,000 to help buy a new home.
Filmography
Film Year Film RoleNotes2003Blue Moon M.C.Short film2006Mahoghany BluesLawanzaShort film 2008 Attitude for Destruction Sexy Reporter Direct-to-video 2008 Lakeview Terrace Bartender 2008 An American Carol Airport Security Guard 1 2009Robbin' in da Hood Mae Mae Direct-to-video 2009Dukes and the Dutchess Raven Dukes 2010Friendship! Polizistin 2010Dad's Home Crossing Guard Television film2010I Want CandyChantelleShort film 2014The Single Moms Club Lytia 2015Ted 2 Joy2017Chi Nu LegacyProfessor Stewart2018 The Other SideWedding Planner2019His, Hers & the TruthMrs. Smith2019Happy ThanksgivingClaudia2020Lethal ProceduresBeverly Smith2020Brother's Grim Grace2020Fruits of the HeartMs. Woods2023Praise ThisCora
Television Year Title RoleNotes 2004 The Young and the Restless Woman #4 1 episode 2004 Las Vegas Lady Behind The Counter Episode: "Tainted Love" 2007 America's Got Talent Herself (Contestant) 2 episodes 2007 ER Judy Episode: "From Here to Paternity Esinam" 2009 Breaking Bad Mail Lady Episode: "Peekaboo" 2009 Secret Girlfriend Jamilla Episode: "You Try to Make Some Internet Cash" 2011 Victorious Nurse Episode: "Tori Gets Stuck" 2011 2 Broke Girls Woman Episode: "Pilot" 2012 Austin & Ally Security Guard Episode: "Rockers & Writers" 2011–2017 Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse Jennifer Series regular, 162 episodes 2012 GCB Chardonnay Episode: "A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing" 2012 The Soul Man Sister Williams Episode: "Lost in the Move" 2013 Don't Trust the B— in Apartment 23 Female Neighbor Episode: "The Scarlet Neighbor..." 2013 Mr. Box Office Midge Episode: "The Golden Apple" 2013 Psych Big Wendy Episode: "Deez Nups" 2015 K.C. UndercoverBig Ange Episode: "Operation Other Side Part 1"2016American Crime StoryJeanette "Queen B" HarrisRecurring role, 5 episodes2017MarlonNurse Patrice Episode: "Hospital Party"2018–20239-1-1Carla PriceRecurring role, 11 episodes2019, 2021The NeighborhoodReginaEpisodes: "Welcome to Bowling" and "Welcome to the Invasion"2020–2023Never Have I EverPrincipal GrubbsRecurring role; 14 episodes2023-2024The Big Door PrizePrincipal PatRecurring role2024Miss Cleo: Her Rise and FallCall Center ManagerTV movie
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