Khandi Alexander

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Characters played by Khandi Alexander

Alexx Woods — CSI: Miami (2002)

Medical examiner providing forensic pathology insights.

Catherine Duke — NewsRadio (1995)

Radio station colleague who navigates professional dynamics and workplace challenges in a news environment.

LaDonna Batiste-Williams — Treme (2010)

An ensemble cast member portraying a New Orleanian trying to rebuild life and culture in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Karen Lawson — Menace II Society (1993)

Caine's deceased mother, whose death from a heroin overdose when the protagonist was ten years old is a key traumatic event in his backstory, alongside his father's death, that shaped his difficult upbringing.

Simone — Poetic Justice (1993)

Associate involved in group interactions and community events.

Janelle — House Party 3 (1994)

Veda's cousin who helps clear Kid's name during misunderstandings.

Sissy — CB4 (1993)

Sissy is a groupie whose relationship with one CB4 member creates tension within the band. She is described as gold-digging, and her involvement adds pressure to the group's already fragile personal relationships. Later, Albert uses her in a sting operation, arranging for her to seduce Gusto before Albert takes her place and helps the police arrest him.

Star — Streetwalkin' (1985)

Star is one of the women connected to Cookie in the streetwalking world. After Heather is found badly injured, Star tells Duke that she needs to speak with him about Heather, but he responds angrily and threatens her. She is later part of the account about leaving with men and becomes involved in the conflict over Duke’s responsibility.

Career Overview

Khandi Alexander has 45 screen credits in a career dating back to 1985. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently House Party Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Treme, Perfect Strangers, The Assault. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
45
Birth Date
1957-09-04
Birth Place
Jacksonville, Florida, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q242634), public domain (CC0).