Sasha Alexander Biography: Siblings, Height, Parents, Age, Net Worth, Awards, TV Shows, Spouse

Sasha Alexander is an American actress and television director, celebrated for her roles as Special Agent Caitlin Todd in NCIS and Dr. Maura Isles in Rizzoli & Isles.

A versatile performer with Serbian roots, she’s also a skilled pianist, equestrian, and philanthropist, proudly embodying her Los Angeles heritage with charm and dedication to her craft.

Profile

• Full Name: Suzana S. Drobnjaković
• Stage Name: Sasha Alexander
• Born: May 17, 1973
• Age: 52 years old
• Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actress, Television Director, Producer, Writer
• Height: 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm)
• Religion: Russian Orthodox
• Parents: Mr. Drobnjaković and Mrs. Dobrila Pavlovich
• Siblings: Alexander Drobnjaković (brother)
• Spouse: Edoardo Ponti
• Children: Lucia Sofia Ponti, Leonardo Fortunato Ponti
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $8 million to $25 million

Early Life & Education

Sasha Alexander was born on May 17, 1973, in Los Angeles, California, to a Serbian-American family.

Her father, an architect who passed away from cancer in 2007, and her mother, Dobrila Pavlovich, a homemaker, fostered her creative talents.

She grew up with a brother, Alexander Drobnjaković. Sasha is of American nationality and Serbian ethnicity, with some family ties to Italy.

Raised in the Russian Orthodox faith, she maintains a private spiritual life. As a child, she was a competitive ice skater until a knee injury ended her aspirations.

Sasha graduated from Westlake School for Girls (now Harvard-Westlake School) in Los Angeles. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Arts from the University of Southern California’s School of Cinema-Television in 1995, where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.

Career

Sasha Alexander began acting in seventh grade and continued through high school and college, performing in New York’s summer stock and Shakespeare festivals.

Her early TV roles included Jesse Presser in Wasteland (1999) and Gretchen Witter in Dawson’s Creek (2000-2001).

She debuted on the big screen as Miss America in Twin Falls, Idaho (1999) and played Jackie Samantha Gold in All Over the Guy (2001).

Her breakout came as Special Agent Caitlin Todd in NCIS (2003-2005), appearing in 49 episodes until her character’s death, with guest returns in 2005 and 2012. The demanding schedule led to her amicable exit to explore new roles.

From 2010 to 2016, she starred as Dr. Maura Isles in Rizzoli & Isles, a TNT series with Angie Harmon, earning a 2016 People’s Choice Award.

She played Helene Runyon in Shameless (2015-2016), showcasing her range in a romantic and comedic role. Film credits include Mission: Impossible III (2006), Yes Man (2008), He’s Not That Into You (2009), The Last Lullaby (2008), and Dangerous Lies (2020).

She co-wrote, produced, and starred in Lucky 13 (2005) and directed an episode of You (2021). Since 2020, she’s voiced Addie in Deathstroke: Knights & Dragons.

In 2025, she joined The White Lotus Season 3 and continues to develop new TV and film projects, solidifying her versatility as an actress and director.

Awards & Nominations

• 2008: San Diego Film Festival, Best Actress (The Last Lullaby) – Won
• 2010: WIN Award, Actress Drama Series (Rizzoli & Isles) – Won
• 2016: People’s Choice Award, Favorite Cable TV Actress (Rizzoli & Isles) – Won
• 2018: People’s Choice Award, Favorite Cable TV Actress (Rizzoli & Isles) – Nominated
• 2019: Critics’ Choice Award, Best Comedy Series (I’m Sorry, as producer) – Nominated

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @sashaalexander

Personal Life

Sasha Alexander, 52, lives in Los Angeles, California, with her husband, Italian director Edoardo Ponti, son of Sophia Loren and Carlo Ponti, whom she married on August 11, 2007, in Geneva, Switzerland.

They have two children: Lucia Sofia Ponti (born 2006) and Leonardo Fortunato Ponti (born 2010). She was previously married to Luka Pecel (1999-2003, annulled) and dated Alasdair King (2004) and Spencer Smith.

Standing at 5 feet 5 inches, Sasha is fluent in English, Serbian, Italian, and some French. A skilled pianist, equestrian, and martial artist, she enjoys cooking, painting (with a 2005 Los Angeles art exhibition), and outdoor sports.

Net Worth

Sasha Alexander’s net worth is estimated at $8 million to $25 million, possibly including her husband’s wealth 8 million.

Her income derives from acting (NCIS, Rizzoli & Isles), directing, producing (Lucky 13), and endorsements.

Filmography

• Wasteland (1999) – TV Series, Actress (Jesse Presser)
• Twin Falls, Idaho (1999) – Film, Actress (Miss America)
• Dawson’s Creek (2000-2001) – TV Series, Actress (Gretchen Witter)
• All Over the Guy (2001) – Film, Actress (Jackie Samantha Gold)
• CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2001) – TV Series, Actress (Robin Childs)
• Friends (2001) – TV Series, Actress (Shelley)
• Presidio Med (2002-2003) – TV Series, Actress (Dr. Jackie Collette)
• NCIS (2003-2005, 2012, 2015) – TV Series, Actress (Caitlin Todd)
• Lucky 13 (2005) – Film, Actress, Co-Writer, Producer
• Mission: Impossible III (2006) – Film, Actress
• The Nine (2006) – TV Series, Actress
• The Last Lullaby (2008) – Film, Actress (Sarah)
• Yes Man (2008) – Film, Actress (Lucy Burns)
• He’s Not That Into You (2009) – Film, Actress
• Rizzoli & Isles (2010-2016) – TV Series, Actress (Maura Isles)
• Coming & Going (2011) – Film, Actress, Co-Producer
• Shameless (2015-2016) – TV Series, Actress (Helene Runyon)
• Bernard and Huey (2017) – Film, Actress
• The Ride (2018) – Film, Actress
• Law & Order: SVU (2018) – TV Series, Actress (Anna Mill)
• Dangerous Lies (2020) – Film, Actress (Detective Chesler)
• Deathstroke: Knights & Dragons (2020-present) – Animated Series, Voice (Addie)
• You (2021) – TV Series, Director (Episode: “Red Flag”)
• The White Lotus (2025) – TV Series, Actress