Sasha Alexander, 1973
Actors · May 17, 1973
Sasha Alexander
★ HOW OLD IS SASHA ALEXANDER?
Sasha Alexander is 53 years old, born May 17, 1973 in United States · Taurus.
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About
Sasha Alexander built a two-decade TV career playing complex women across prestige dramas. Born May 17, 1973, in the US, she broke through as Gretchen Witter on Dawson's Creek, then landed Caitlin Todd on NCIS (2003–2005). From 2010 to 2016, she anchored TNT's Rizzoli & Isles as Maura Isles, the show's forensic pathologist centerpiece. Taurus energy: steady, grounded presence across ensemble casts.
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Biography
Suzana Drobnjakovic, known professionally as Sasha Alexander, is an American actress born May 17, 1973. She emerged in the late 1990s playing Gretchen Witter, the sharp older sister on teen drama Dawson's Creek, establishing herself as a reliable dramatic anchor. Alexander then joined NCIS, where she played Caitlin Todd for its first two seasons (2003–2005), a role that cemented her in procedural television. Her breakout starring vehicle came with TNT's Rizzoli & Isles, where she played forensic pathologist Maura Isles from July 2010 through September 2016, a seven-season run that made her the show's visual center. Between those years, she appeared in mainstream comedies including Yes Man (2008) and He's Just Not That Into You (2009), broadening her film footprint. She also anchored Seasons 5 and 6 of Shameless (2015–16) as a series regular. As an actor, Alexander brings precision to ensemble procedurals and character-driven dramas, moving fluidly between lead and supporting roles. Born under Taurus, she embodies the sign's reputation for steady presence and naturalistic performance. Her career spans broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms across three decades.
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Trivia
- Alexander's birth name is Suzana Drobnjakovic, reflecting her Serbian heritage.
- She played Caitlin Todd on NCIS during the show's first two seasons (2003–2005), helping establish the procedural's template.
- Rizzoli & Isles ran for seven seasons (July 2010–September 2016), making it one of TNT's longest-running original dramas.
- She appeared in two major ensemble romantic comedies released back-to-back: Yes Man (2008) and He's Just Not That Into You (2009).
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Master Teacher
33 is 6 amplified. Caretakers operating at scale; rare among entertainers, more common among educators and activists.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Taylor SwiftSnake · 1989
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
- Khvicha KvaratskheliaSnake · 2001
- Milo ManheimSnake · 2001
- Josie TotahSnake · 2001
CHALLENGING
- Brian GutiérrezGoat · 2003
- An Yu-jin
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Frequently asked
- How old is Sasha Alexander?
- Sasha Alexander is 53 years old (born May 17, 1973).
- When is Sasha Alexander's birthday?
- Sasha Alexander was born on May 17, 1973.
- What is Sasha Alexander's zodiac sign?
- Sasha Alexander is a Taurus, born May 17, 1973.
- What is Sasha Alexander's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Sasha Alexander was born in 1973, the year of the Water Ox.
- Where is Sasha Alexander from?
- Sasha Alexander is from United States.
- What does Sasha Alexander do?
- Sasha Alexander is a actor.
- Is Sasha Alexander still alive?
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