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Khandi Alexander Biography

Birth Name:Khandi Alexander

Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States

Profession Actress

Fast Facts

Won an Image Award for outstanding supporting actress in a drama series for "CSI: Miami" in 2005
Attended Queensborough Community College before pursuing an acting career full time
Initially began her career on stage, appearing in a Broadway production of "Dreamgirls․"
Made her screen acting debut in the film "Streetwalkin'" in 1985
Quote: "I always like to find the physical embodiment of my character․ I really enjoy that aspect of my work․"
Quote: "I decided I wanted to be in show business in 5th grade and there was no other choice․"
Quote: "[on her decision to transition from dancing to acting] "I was a dancer for many years and really had taken it as far as I could․ That is why I decided to turn to acting, which I truly love and enjoy․""
Best known for playing Dr․ Alexx Woods in "CSI: Miami" and LaDonna Batiste-Williams in "Treme․"
Often collaborated with Whitney Houston, choreographing the singer's tours in the late 1980s

Awards

1998Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2000OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Motion Picture or Miniseries: nominated
2001Black Reel-Network/Cable - Best Actress: winner
2001Image Award-Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special: nominated
2002Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2003DVDX Award-Best Actress in a DVD Premiere Movie: nominated
2005Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: winner
2006Image Award-Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2007Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2010Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Supporting Actress: nominated
2010INOCA TV-Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2010OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2011Vision Award-Best Performance - Drama: winner
2011OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2012Image Award-Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2013Image Award-Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2014Image Award-Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2014Vision Award-Best Performance - Drama: nominated
2015Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Movie/Limited Series: nominated
2015Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: winner
2015OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2015OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture or Miniseries: nominated
2015Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2017Black Reel-Outstanding Guest Performer, Drama Series: nominated