Khandi Alexander (born September 4, 1957) is an American dancer, choreographer, and film and television actress. She is best known for her role on CSI: Miami as Doctor Alexx Woods.

Biography

Early life

Born in New York City and educated at Queensborough Community College, she appeared on Broadway starring in Chicago, Bob Fosse’s Dancin and Dreamgirls. Also she was a choreographer for Whitney Houston’s world tour from 1988–1992. She also appeared as a dancer in Natalie Cole's video for "Pink Cadillac" in 1988.

Career

Since the early '90s, Alexander has concentrated on film and TV, playing the character Catherine Duke on NewsRadio and the recurring character Jackie Robbins on ER. She is well known for her starring role as a mother addicted to drugs named Fran in The Corner. She has made guest appearances on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, NYPD Blue, La Femme Nikita. She portrayed the character Alexx Woods, a medical examiner in the forensics-related drama CSI: Miami.