Sophina Brown
| Sophina Brown | |
|---|---|
| Born |
September 18, 1976 Saginaw, Michigan, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
| Occupation | Television, stage actress |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Spouse(s) | Henry Simmons (2010–present) |
Sophina Brown (born September 18, 1976) is an American actress best known for her starring role as Nikki Betancourt on the CBS drama series Numb3rs.
Early life
Brown was born in Saginaw, Michigan. She has a BFA in Theatre Performance from the University of Michigan.[1]
Career
Right after graduating from college, Sophina got one of her first professional jobs in The National Tour of the hit musical Fame. Soon afterward, she made her Broadway debut in The Lion King. She has made numerous guest appearances on television series.[2]
Brown had a starring role on the CBS drama series Numb3rs, wherein she played Nikki Betancourt, an "adrenaline junkie" and former "Loose Cannon" LAPD officer.[3]
Personal life
Brown married actor Henry Simmons in May 2010.[4]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Because I Said So | Milly's Staff #1 / Matisse | |
| 2015 | Synapse | Aamina McDavitt | |
| 2015 | Two Bellmen | Sariah | Short film |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Strangers with Candy | Sydney | "Ask Jerri" |
| 2001 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Mrs. Williams | "Secrets" |
| 2001 | Education of Max Bickford, TheThe Education of Max Bickford | Woman #1 | "Hearts and Minds" |
| 2003 | Law & Order | Dana | "Absentia" |
| 2003 | Hack | Tammi Anderson | "True Lies" |
| 2003-2004 | Chappelle's Show | Various | Recurring role |
| 2005 | Committed | Roberta | "The Snow Episode" |
| 2005 | Numb3rs | Bianca Styles | "Scorched" |
| 2006 | Without a Trace | Dr. Lydia Adams | "Blood Out" |
| 2006-2008 | Shark | Raina Troy | Main role |
| 2008-2010 | Numb3rs | Nikki Betancourt | Regular role |
| 2010 | Castle | Brooke Carver | "Under the Gun" |
| 2010 | Brothers & Sisters | Bitsy Fairbank | "A Righteous Kiss" |
| 2010 | Law & Order: LA | Julia Chaffey | "Ballona Creek" |
| 2011 | NCIS: Los Angeles | Jennifer Grear | "Empty Quiver" |
| 2011 | Good Wife, TheThe Good Wife | Katrina Bishop | "Ham Sandwich" |
| 2012 | Bones | Melanie Carmichael | "The Partners in the Divorce" |
| 2013 | NCIS | Kelly Daniels | "Chasing Ghosts" |
| 2013-2014 | Ravenswood | Terry Beaumont | Recurring role |
| 2015 | Scream | Det. Lorraine Brock | "Exposed", "Betrayed" |
References
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