Prior to joining the cast of NUMB3RS, Sophina Brown was most recently seen in the role of Raina Troy on the CBS drama series Shark. Her other television credits include, coincidentally, a guest-starring role on NUMB3RS, a recurring role in Chappelle's Show, as well as guest-starring roles in the CBS series Without a Trace, Hack, The Education of Max Bickford and the daytime drama As the World Turns. She has also guest-starred in Law & Order, Law & Order: SVU, Strangers with Candy and Twins.

Among Brown's theater credits are the role of Nala in the Broadway production of The Lion King, the role of Carmen in the national tour of Fame -- The Musical and roles in regional productions of Jesus Christ Superstar, As You Like It and A Midsummer Night's Dream. Her feature film credits include Because I Said So.

Brown earned a B.F.A. in Theater Performance from the University of Michigan. She was born and raised in Saginaw, Mich., and currently lives in Los Angeles. Her birth date is Sept. 18.