Khandi Alexander

Quick Facts

Full Name	Khandi Alexander
Occupation	TV Actress
Date Of Birth	Sep 4, 1957(1957-09-04)
Age	67
Birthplace	New York City
Country	United States
Birth City	New York State
Horoscope	Virgo

Khandi Alexander Biography

Khandi Alexander is one of the most popular and richest TV Actress who was born on September 4, 1957 in New York City, New York State, United States. Actress who played Dr. Alexx Woods on CSI: Miami and also appeared in NewsRadio, ER, and the HBO series Treme.

She had a supporting part as Ikette in the Tina Turner biopic What’s Love Got To Do With It.

Alexander began her acting career in the late 1980s. She made her television debut on the 1985 sketch-comedy show FTV. Since the early 1990s, Alexander has concentrated on film and TV, playing supporting roles in several movies, including CB4, Joshua Tree, What’s Love Got to Do with It, Poetic Justice, and Sugar Hill.

Khandi Alexander was born in Jacksonville, Florida, the daughter of Alverina Yavonna (Masters), an opera and jazz singer, and Henry Roland Alexander, who owned a construction company. She was raised in Queens, New York, and was educated at Queensborough Community College. She appeared on Broadway, starring in Chicago, Bob Fosse’s Dancin, and Dreamgirls. She was a choreographer for Whitney Houston’s world tour from 1988–1992, and also appeared as a dancer in Natalie Cole’s video for “Pink Cadillac” in 1988.

She was born in New York City to Alverina Yavonna and Henry Roland Alexander.

Khandi Alexander Net Worth

Khandi Alexander is one of the richest TV Actress from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Khandi Alexander 's net worth $8 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She debuted as a dancer in the 1985 musical A Chorus Line.

In addition to her television roles, she appeared in films including Menace II Society and There’s Something About Mary.

Khandi Alexander (born September 4, 1957) is an American dancer, choreographer and actress. She began her career as a dancer in the 1980s and was a choreographer for Whitney Houston’s world tour from 1988 to 1992.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Khandi Alexander height 5 feet 4 inches Khandi weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Khandi Alexander Dating?

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In fall 2008, Alexander was cast as a lead character in the HBO drama pilot Treme, that premiered on April 11, 2010. She played a bar owner in a neighborhood of New Orleans affected by Hurricane Katrina. She received critical acclaim for her performance in the show. Alexander starred in the award-winning HBO television series by David Simon from 2010 to 2013. The series ended after four seasons. She later was cast in Shonda Rhimes’s drama series Scandal as Kerry Washington’s character’s mother. In 2015, she was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for her performance.

Facts & Trivia

Khandi Ranked on the list of most popular TV Actress. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Khandi Alexander celebrates birthday on September 4 of every year.

Top Facts about Khandi Alexander

1. Khandi Alexander is an American dancer, choreographer, and actress.
2. She was born on September 4, 1957, in New York City.
3. Alexander began her career as a dancer on Broadway.
4. She gained recognition for her role as Catherine Duke on “NewsRadio.”
5. Alexander portrayed Dr. Alexx Woods on the TV series “CSI: Miami.”
6. She has appeared in numerous films including “Poetic Justice” and “CB4.”
7. Alexander received critical acclaim for her role in HBO’s “Treme.”
8. She has been nominated for several awards throughout her career.
9. In addition to acting, she has choreographed music videos for top artists.
10. Alexander continues to be active in both film and television industry. Please note that these facts are accurate at the time of writing but may be subject to change or updates over time.

What happened to Khandi Alexander?

Although she did make appearances in the seventh and eighth seasons of the series, Khandi left the show in part because she wanted to explore different kinds of acting. Her role on CSI involved memorizing and reciting lots of technical jargon, and she was looking to stretch her muscles in other ways.

How old is Khandi Alexander?

64 years (September 4, 1957)

How long was Khandi Alexander on CSI: Miami?

Khandi Alexander is an American dancer, choreographer, and film and television actress. She portrayed Dr. Alexx Woods during the first six seasons of CSI: Miami.

Was Khandi Alexander on the wire?

In the mid-1990s, Alexander played more featured roles in shows like “NewsRadio” and “ER.” Her performance in the acclaimed miniseries, “The Corner,” created by David Simon of “The Wire” fame, helped establish Alexander as a serious dramatic actress.

Why did Alexx Woods leave CSI?

Season Six Alexx officially resigns from her post after an incident involving her son (“Rock and a Hard Place”). She tells Horatio that “I need to spend more of my time taking care of the living”. Horatio replies to her and says that the position of Medical Examiner “will always be open” for her.