Khandi Alexander: Plays Dr. Alexx Woods
| Full Name: |
Khandi Alexander |
[Photo: © 2009 CBS, all rights reserved] |
| Birth Date: |
September 4, 1957 |
| Astrological Sign: |
Virgo |
| Birth Place: |
New York City, NY |
| College: |
- Attended Queensborough Community College, Bayside, NY
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| Awards: |
- Black Reel Awards
- 2001 Won Black Reel Network/Cable – Best Actress for: “The Corner” (2000) (mini)
- DVD Exclusive Awards
- 2003 Nominated DVDX Award Best Actress in a DVD Premiere Movie for: Emmett’s Mark (2002)
- Image Awards
- 2007 Nominated Image Award Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for: “CSI: Miami” (2002)
- 2006 Nominated Image Award Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series for: “CSI: Miami” (2002)
- 2005 Won Image Award Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for: “CSI: Miami” (2002)
- 2002 Nominated Image Award Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for: “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (1999)
- 2001 Nominated Image Award Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special for: “The Corner” (2000) (mini)
- 1998 Nominated Image Award Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for: “NewsRadio” (1995)
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| Fast Facts: |
- Took first dance class while attending Queensborough Community College in order to meet her gym requirement.
- Danced with a national touring company of Dancin’ and in Dreamgirls on Broadway; performed the role of Velma Kelly in a touring production of Chicago.
- Worked as Whitney Houston’s choreographer from 1989-1992, handling her world tour, videos and a TV special.
- She is 5′ 4" (1.63 m)
- Her name is pronounced "Candy."
- Alexander took a sabbatical in 1990 to enter a drug rehab program.
- Had a recurring role on "ER" and a regular role on "NewsRadio".
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