Who is Alex Borstein? Everything You Need to Know

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Also Known As: Alexandrea Borstein

Age: 53 Years, 53 Year Old Females

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Jackson Douglas (m. 1999–2017)

father: Irv Borstein

mother: Judy Borstein

siblings: Adam

children: Barnaby Borstein Douglas, Henrietta Borstein Douglas

Born Country: United States

Jewish Actresses Jewish Comedians

Height: 5'0" (152 cm), 5'0" Females

Ancestry: Hungarian American

U.S. State: Illinois

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education: San Francisco State University

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What characters has Alex Borstein voiced in Family Guy?

Alex Borstein voices Lois Griffin, Tricia Takanawa, and various other characters on the animated series "Family Guy."
2

How did Alex Borstein get her start in comedy?

Alex Borstein began her comedy career performing with the improv troupe The Groundlings in Los Angeles, where she honed her skills and developed her comedic style.
3

What other television shows has Alex Borstein appeared in besides Family Guy?

In addition to Family Guy, Alex Borstein has appeared in shows such as MADtv, Getting On, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.
4

Has Alex Borstein won any awards for her work in television?

Yes, Alex Borstein has won multiple awards for her role as Susie Myerson on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, including two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.
5

How does Alex Borstein prepare for her roles as an actress?

Alex Borstein has mentioned in interviews that she likes to fully immerse herself in her characters by doing research, working on the character's backstory, and collaborating with the show's creators and writers to bring the character to life authentically.

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Childhood & Early Life

Alexandrea “Alex” Borstein was born on February 15, 1971, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. She was raised in Deerfield, a suburb in Chicago. She went to Solomon Schechter Day School here.

In 1980, she and her family moved to Los Angeles. Here, she enrolled at the Heschel Day School in the San Fernando Valley. She is a graduate of Chatsworth High School (1989). She went on to enroll at the San Francisco State University with a major in rhetoric.

Her father was an orthodox Jew who was raised in Atlanta. Her grandmother was a holocaust survivor, and Alex was really close to her.

While studying at San Francisco State University, she became a member of a sketch comedy troupe.

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Career

Alex Borstein started her career soon after graduating from San Francisco State University. She started performing at the ACME Comedy Theatre. She also got several small roles in the TV show ‘The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.’

In 1997, she got her first major acting role in ‘MADtv,’ which ran for an impressive 15 seasons. Her outlandish characters and comic timings on this show won her many fans. She was also a writer on the show. She did five seasons and left the show in 2002.

In 1998, she got one of the most important roles of her career—she became the voice of Lois Griffin in ‘Family Guy,’ which is an animated sitcom developed by Seth MacFarlane for Fox Broadcasting Company. The series is about a family that consists of a mother (Lois Griffin), a father (Peter Griffin), their smart dog, two kids who are teenagers and one baby who is really devilish.

The show ‘Family Guy’ became such a hit that it has finished airing 18 seasons and is going on the 19th. Alex Borstein has done a brilliant job of voicing Lois Griffin, and won an Emmy for her role in 2018. She is also the co-producer and screenwriter of ‘Family Guy.’

In 2000, she got the role of Sookie St. James on ‘Gilmore Girls’ but had to let go of the role due to her prior commitment to ‘MADtv.’

Her extraordinary voice skills got her more voice roles in shows like, ‘American Dad’ (2005, 2006, and 2009) and ‘The Cleveland Show’ (2009-11).

In 2013, she was seen in ‘Getting On,’ which was a remake of a British series of the same name. The show was cancelled in 2015, but Alex Borstein had already made her mark.

‘Getting On’ was a very dark comedy in which she essayed the role of Nurse Dawn, who is so obsessed with finding a boyfriend that she often neglects her official duties. Borstein’s portrayal of Nurse Dawn has been brilliant.

In 2017, she got another big break in her career when she landed the role of Susie Myerson, the loud-mouthed, aggressive manager of Midge Maisel, who is a standup comedian, in ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.’ This role got her an Emmy in 2018.

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Though she is mostly known for her television work, she has also worked in numerous movies, some of which were really well received. She started with a small role in ‘Dawg’ in 2002. In ‘Bad Santa’ (2003), she essayed the role of a Milwaukee mom and the movie was a hit at the box office.

She went on to do several other successful movies, including ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’ (2005), ‘The Lookout’ (2007), and ‘ParaNorman’ (2012).

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Major Works

Alex Borstein’s performances on ‘MADtv’ got her talent noticed and opened many doors for her. She was praised for her comic timings and acting skills.

She made the audiences fall in love with her portrayal of Lois Griffin in the TV show ‘Family Guy.’ She has been part of the show for around 20 years as a voice actor, screenwriter, and producer.

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Family & Personal Life

Alex Borstein met her husband, Jackson Douglas, at the ACME Comedy Theater in Los Angeles. He proposed to her when he was a guest performer on ‘MADtv.’They were married in 1999 and went on to have two kids.

Her son, Barnaby Borstein Douglas, was born in 2008 and her daughter, Henrietta Borstein Douglas, was born in 2012. They separated in 2014 and their divorce was finalized in 2017.

Facts About Alex Borstein

Alex Borstein is an accomplished voice actress, having provided the voice for numerous characters in popular animated shows like "Family Guy" and "American Dad."

In addition to her work in animation, Borstein is also a talented writer and comedian, having contributed to shows like "MADtv" and "Gilmore Girls."

Borstein is a proud advocate for LGBTQ rights and has been vocal about her support for the community in various interviews and social media posts.

Outside of her entertainment career, Borstein is also a loving mother and has spoken openly about the joys and challenges of balancing work and family life.

2019	Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series	The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017)
2018	Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series	The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017)
2018	Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance	Family Guy (1999)

Alex Borstein Biography

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What characters has Alex Borstein voiced in Family Guy?

How did Alex Borstein get her start in comedy?

What other television shows has Alex Borstein appeared in besides Family Guy?

Has Alex Borstein won any awards for her work in television?

How does Alex Borstein prepare for her roles as an actress?