Khandi Alexander
Biography
Harriet Rene Khandi Alexander is an American dancer, choreographer, and actress. She was born in Jacksonville, Florida, on September 4, 1957. Alexander began her career as a dancer in the 1980s and served as a choreographer for Whitney Houston's world tours from 1988 to 1992. She began her acting career in the late 1980s, making her television debut on the 1985 sketch-comedy show FTV. Since the early 1990s, Alexander has concentrated on film and television, playing supporting roles in several movies. Her known acting credits include fifty-one works, and she has established a professional background spanning dance, choreography, and screen performance.
Career overview
Harriet Rene Khandi Alexander is an American dancer, choreographer, and actress born in Jacksonville, Florida, on September 4, 1957. She began her career as a dancer in the 1980s and served as a choreographer for Whitney Houston's world tours from 1988 to 1992.
Alexander began her acting career in the late 1980s, making her television debut on the 1985 sketch-comedy show FTV. Since the early 1990s, she has concentrated on film and television, playing supporting roles in several movies.
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Full Filmography
50 titles- Bat boy (2024) as Dr. Josephine Lee
- Abbott Elementary (2021) as Miss Carroll
- What We Do in the Shadows (2019) as Contessa Carmilla De Mornay
- A Black Lady Sketch Show (2019) as Narrator
- Fahrenheit 451 (2018) as Toni Morrison
- SEAL Team (2017) as Ambassador Nicole Marsden
- A Woman, a Part (2017) as Leslie Barrett
- Patriots Day (2016) as Veronica
- Pushing Dead (2016) as Dot
- Bessie (2015) as Viola
- BoJack Horseman (2014) as Police Chief / Farmer's Wife (voice)
- The Assault (2014) as Detective Jodi Miller
- Scandal (2012) as Maya Lewis
- Finding Your Roots (2012) as Self
- Body of Proof (2011) as Health Commissioner Beverly Travers
- Treme (2010) as LaDonna Batiste-Williams
- Better Off Ted (2009) as Stella
- First Born (2007) as Dierdre
- Rain (2006) as Latishia Arnold
- Perfect Strangers (2004) as Christie Kaplan
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Alexx Woods
- Dark Blue (2002) as Janelle Holland
- Killing Emmett Young (2002) as Det. Middlestat
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Alexx Woods
- The Corner (2000) as Denise Francine 'Fran' Boyd
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Sergeant Karen Smythe
- Third Watch (1999) as Beverly Saunders
- Thick as Thieves (1999) as Janet
- Rude Awakening (1998) as Juanita Wilson
- There's Something About Mary (1998) as Joanie
- Terminal (1996) as Dr. Deborah Levy
- No Easy Way (1996) as Diana Campbell
- NewsRadio (1995) as Catherine Duke
- ER (1994) as Jackie Robbins
- Greedy (1994) as Laura
- House Party 3 (1994) as Janelle
- Sugar Hill (1994) as Ella Skuggs
- To My Daughter With Love (1994) as Harriet
- Menace II Society (1993) as Karen Lawson
- Poetic Justice (1993) as Simone
- What's Love Got to Do with It (1993) as Darlene
- Joshua Tree (1993) as Maralena Turner
- Shameful Secrets (1993) as Rosalie
- CB4 (1993) as Sissy
- The Edge (1992)
- A Different World (1987) as Theressa Stone
- Maid to Order (1987) as Hooker in Jail
- Streetwalkin' (1985) as Star
- A Chorus Line (1985) as Dancer
- Life's a Bitch
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Khandi Alexander best known for?
Khandi Alexander is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Abbott Elementary (2021), What We Do in the Shadows (2019), SEAL Team (2017), Patriots Day (2016).
When and where was Khandi Alexander born?
Khandi Alexander was born on September 4, 1957 in Jacksonville, Florida, USA.
How many credits does Khandi Alexander have?
Khandi Alexander has accumulated over 50 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1985 to 2024.
What is Khandi Alexander's background in cinema and television?
Harriet Rene Khandi Alexander is an American dancer, choreographer, and actress. She was born in Jacksonville, Florida, on September 4, 1957. Alexander began her career as a dancer in the 1980s and served as a choreographer for Whitney Houston's world tours from 1988 to 1992. She began her acting career in the late 198...