Khandi Alexander is an American actress, dancer, and choreographer known for bringing depth and authenticity to her television and film roles. Born on September 4, 1957, she built a lasting career through acclaimed performances in CSI: Miami, Scandal, Treme, and The Corner. Before becoming widely recognized as an actress, she worked in dance and choreographed tours for Whitney Houston. Her journey across stage, television, and film has made her a respected figure in American entertainment.
Khandi Alexander Quick Bio
Detail
Information
Full Name
Harriet Rene Alexander
Known As
Khandi Alexander
Date of Birth
September 4, 1957
Height
5 feet 4 inches (1.63 m)
Age
69 years old (as of November 5, 2026)
Birthplace
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Nationality
American
Profession
Actress, dancer, choreographer
Famous For
Playing Dr. Alexx Woods in CSI: Miami, LaDonna Batiste-Williams in Treme, and Maya Lewis in Scandal
Net Worth
Estimated $4 million
Mother
Alverina Yavonna Masters, an opera and jazz singer
Father
Henry Roland Alexander, a construction company owner
Siblings
Publicly available biographical sources do not consistently identify her siblings
Education
Queensborough Community College; also trained in dance
Dance Training
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater School
Early Career
Stage performer and dancer before moving into film and television
Choreography Work
Choreographed tours for Whitney Houston
Broadway Credits
Dreamgirls, Chicago, and Dancin’
Notable TV Shows
CSI: Miami, Scandal, Treme, The Corner, ER, NewsRadio
Notable Films
What’s Love Got to Do with It, CB4, Sugar Hill, There’s Something About Mary, Bessie, Patriots Day
Awards and Recognition
NAACP Image Award winner, Black Reel Award winner, Vision Award winner
Emmy Recognition
Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Scandal in 2015
Marital Status
No publicly confirmed marriage information
Husband
No publicly confirmed husband
Children
No reliably established public information
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Black
Weight
Not consistently established by reliable sources
Zodiac Sign
Virgo
Hobbies and Interests
Dance, stage performance, and acting
Instagram
No verified public Instagram handle established here
Years Active
1985–present
Khandi Alexander Images
A Timeline Khandi Alexander
Year / Period
Career Milestone
Early years
Grew up in Queens, New York, and developed an interest in performing arts.
1980–1981
Appeared in stage productions, including Period of Adjustment.
1985
Appeared in A Chorus Line and began her television career with FTV.
Late 1980s–1992
Worked as a choreographer for Whitney Houston’s tours.
1990s
Appeared in films including CB4, What’s Love Got to Do with It, Sugar Hill, and There’s Something About Mary.
1995–1998
Played Catherine Duke in the sitcom NewsRadio.
1995–2001
Appeared as Jackie Robbins in ER.
2000
Earned critical recognition for her performance in the HBO miniseries The Corner.
2002–2009
Became widely recognized as Dr. Alexx Woods in CSI: Miami.
2010–2013
Played LaDonna Batiste-Williams in Treme.
2013–2018
Portrayed Maya Lewis in Scandal.
2015
Received a Primetime Emmy nomination for Scandal.
2016
Appeared in the film Patriots Day.
2018
Played Toni Morrison in Fahrenheit 451.
Khandi Alexander Family
Family Detail
Information
Full Name
Harriet Rene Alexander
Mother
Alverina Yavonna Masters, an opera and jazz singer
Father
Henry Roland Alexander, a construction company owner
Siblings
No reliably established public details
Husband
No publicly confirmed information
Children
No publicly confirmed information
Family Background
Raised in Queens, New York
Personal Life
Generally private
Known Family Connection
Her parents’ backgrounds exposed her to different professional worlds
Khandi Alexander Awards and Nominations
Year
Award
Category
Work
Result
1998
NAACP Image Award
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
NewsRadio
Nominated
2000
Online Film & Television Association Award
Best Actress in a Motion Picture or Miniseries
The Corner
Nominated
2001
Black Reel Award
Best Actress
The Corner
Won
2001
NAACP Image Award
Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Miniseries or Dramatic Special
Television work
Nominated
2003
DVD Exclusive Award
Best Actress
Emmett’s Mark
Nominated
2005
NAACP Image Award
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
CSI: Miami
Won
2007
NAACP Image Award
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
CSI: Miami
Nominated
2011
NAMIC Vision Award
Best Performance – Drama
Treme
Won
2012
NAACP Image Award
Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series
Treme
Nominated
2013
NAACP Image Award
Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series
Treme
Nominated
2014
NAACP Image Award
Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series
Treme
Nominated
2014
NAMIC Vision Award
Best Performance – Drama
Treme
Nominated
2015
Primetime Emmy Award
Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series
Scandal
Nominated
2015
NAACP Image Award
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Scandal
Won
2015
Critics’ Choice Television Award
Best Supporting Actress in a Movie or Miniseries
Bessie
Nominated
2017
Black Reel Award
Outstanding Guest Performer, Drama
Scandal
Nominated
Khandi Alexander Dress Collection
Dress Detail
Information
Public fashion appearances
Red-carpet and entertainment events
Confirmed designer collection
No complete verified list available
Favorite designer
Not confirmed
Dress collection size
Unknown
Style reference
Formal and red-carpet fashion
Ownership details
Individual dresses should not be described as owned without reliable confirmation
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