Sophina Brown was born on September 18, 1976 in Saginaw, Michigan. She earned a B.F.A. in Theatre Performance from the University of Michigan. Her first major television gig, aside from guest appearances on shows like Law and Order: SVU and Strangers with Candy, was a recurring role on Chappelle's Show. She had a supporting role in the Diane Keaton/Mandy Moore film Because I Said So. Her breakout role was that of Raina Troy on the CBS drama Shark, which was recently cancelled.

*FUN FACT*
She's actually guested on Numb3rs before! She played "Bianca Styles" on the second season episode "Scorched".