Cocoa Brown is a Newport News native whose career as a stand-up comic has blossomed into numerous outstanding roles in movies and TV series. This includes working for such iconic directors as Tyler Perry. John Singleton & Ryan Murphy. She can currently be seen in Peacock’s hit The Big Door Prize. We talk about:

– Where she got her real first name Farah

– How she got into comedy at a BBQ

– Her first joke

– Creating jokes that can go clean or “blue”

– Transitioning to TV and movies?

– Getting cast by Tyler Perry after he saw her in a club

– Why she wanted to be in Pussy Valley

– Riding a motorcycle for The Big Door Prize

– How she got chosen by Ryan Murphy for 911

– The master class of The People Vs. O.J.

– A compliment from Angela Bassett on 911

– Starting her own clothing line and more

LINKS
Cocoa’s website
Ashland Theatre 1948 Film Series

My reviews:
Survival of the Thickest
Big Door Prize
P-Valley