Susanna Drobnjaković (Sasha Alexander) was born on May 17, 1973, in Los Angeles, California. Her parents are of Serbian and Italian descent. She began acting in school productions at a young age and participated in several regional theater productions. Alexander attended the University of Southern California’s School of Cinema-Television, where she studied film and television production.
Alexander’s early television roles included appearances in shows like “Wasteland” and “Greg the Bunny.” Her career gained momentum with her role as Gretchen Witter in the fourth season of the teen drama “Dawson’s Creek” (2000-2001). This role provided significant exposure and led to further opportunities.
A defining role in Alexander’s career was her portrayal of Special Agent Caitlin “Kate” Todd in the CBS procedural drama “NCIS” (2003-2005). She appeared in the first two seasons, becoming a recognizable face on primetime television. Following her departure from “NCIS,” she has continued to work steadily in television.
From 2010 to 2016, Alexander co-starred as Dr. Maura Isles, a medical examiner, in the TNT crime drama “Rizzoli & Isles,” alongside Angie Harmon. The series was a ratings success and further solidified her position as a leading actress in television.
Beyond “NCIS” and “Rizzoli & Isles,” Alexander has appeared in numerous other television shows, including recurring roles in “Shameless” (2015-2016), “Bosch” (2019-2021), and “FBI” (2023).
Alexander’s film credits include roles in movies such as “All Over the Guy” (2001), “Lucky 13” (2005), “Mission: Impossible III” (2