About
Sophina Brown (born September 18, 1976, in Saginaw, Michigan) is an American actress known for her work in television and theater. She holds a BFA in Theatre Performance from the University of Michigan. Her most prominent TV roles include prosecutor Raina Troy on the CBS legal drama Shark (2006–2008) and FBI agent Nikki Betancourt on Numb3rs (2008–2010). Other notable credits include Twenties (BET, 2020–2021), Kindred (FX, 2022), Bosch: Legacy (2022–2025), and Netflix's Nemesis (2026). On stage, she performed in the Broadway production of The Lion King and the national tour of Fame — the Musical. She is the founder and executive director of Support Black Theatre, a nonprofit dedicated to developing and promoting Black theater in Los Angeles. Brown married actor Henry Simmons (her co-star on Shark) in May 2010.
Known for
Law & OrderSeries • 1990
Law & Order: Special Victims UnitSeries • 1999
NCISSeries • 2003
Grey's AnatomySeries • 2005
BonesSeries • 2005
CastleSeries • 2009
9-1-1Series • 2018
S.W.A.T.Series • 2017
NCIS: Los AngelesSeries • 2009
The Good WifeSeries • 2009
Without a TraceSeries • 2002
Numb3rsSeries • 2005
Station 19Series • 2018
Brothers and SistersSeries • 2006
The OrvilleSeries • 2017
LegaciesSeries • 2018
SharkSeries • 2006
Scream: The TV SeriesSeries • 2015
Bosch: LegacySeries • 2022
ZooSeries • 2015
Law & Order: LASeries • 2010
NemesisSeries • 2026
HackSeries • 2002
Strangers with CandySeries • 1999