Khandi Alexander

Birthplace: New York, New York
Birthday: September 4, 1957

Underrated but brilliant character actress Khandi Alexander began her career as a dancer on Broadway before becoming famous on the small screen. A well-known face on television, Alexander wowed critics and viewers alike with her starring role in the HBO miniseries, “The Corner” (2000). However, she was probably best known for her work on two popular television series – the fan favorite sitcom, "NewsRadio” (NBC, 1995-99) and the hit procedural drama, “CSI: Miami” (CBS, 2002- ).

Born in New York City, NY on Sept. 4, 1957, Alexander …more

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Actor

The 32nd NAACP Image Awards
The Corner
Fran Boyd
Perfect Strangers
Christie Kaplan
Partners
Newsradio
Catherine Duke

Choreography

Whitney Houston: This Is My Life
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Career Milestones

2003
Played Ving Rhames's wife in "Dark Blue"
2002
Co-starred in the television drama "CSI: Miami"
2000
Garnered critical praise for leading performance in the HBO miniseries "The Corner"
1998
Toured as Velma Kelly in the stage musical "Chicago"
1994 to 0000
Appeared in recurring role of Dr. Benton's sister on "ER" (NBC)