Sasha Alexander

Sasha Alexander, born Suzana Drobnjakovic on May 17, 1973, is an American actress and television director. Best known for her roles in Dawson's Creek, Yes Man, and He's Just Not That Into You, she has also appeared in the TV show NCIS as Caitlin Todd. From 2010 to 2016, Alexander starred as Maura Isles in the TNT series Rizzoli & Isles and had regular roles in Season 5 and 6 of Shameless in 2015-2016. Born in Los Angeles, California, Alexander is of Serbian descent. She began acting in school productions and later pursued acting in New York City after graduating from the University of Southern California's School of Cinema-Television.