Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Screenwriter, Television actor, Voice actor, Comedian, Singer
Birthday
(Monday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Religion
Judaism
Languages
English
Spouse
Jackson Douglas (1999-2017)
Children
2 children
Education
San Francisco State University, Chatsworth High School
Zodiac Sign
♒ Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac
猪 Pig
Popularity
Tier B -- 52,018 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 27
Year context
Born in 1971 -- Nixon ends gold standard (Bretton Woods collapses); Richard Nixon was US president
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Career
Career spanning 26 years (1999-2025)
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Sustainability
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (17)
The Bad Guys 2
Commissioner Misty Luggins (voice)
The Bad Guys
Police Chief Misty Luggins (voice)
Bombardier Blood
Producer
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Susie Myerson
A Million Ways to Die in the West
Millie
Masters of Sex
TV Series
Getting On
TV Series
ParaNorman
Mrs. Henscher (voice)
Laugh It Up, Fu...
Laugh It Up, Fuzzball: The Family Guy Trilogy
Producer
The Lookout
Mrs. Lange
AWARDS (6)
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
2019
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
2019
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance
2018
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance
2018
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Biography
Alexandrea "Alex" Borstein (born February 15, 1971) is an American actress, singer, voice actress, writer and comedian. She is best known for her long-running role as Lois Griffin on the animated television series Family Guy, and as a cast member on the sketch comedy series MADtv.
A native of Highland Park, Illinois, Borstein is a graduate of San Francisco State University, where she studied rhetoric. She was trained in improvisational comedy at the ACME Comedy Theatre, near Hollywood, California, and was selected to join MADtv after being scouted by talent agents who noticed her work at the theatre. She was a writer and voice actor for several television shows, including Casper, Pinky and the Brain and Power Rangers: Zeo, before joining the cast of MADtv as a featured player, and later as a repertory player in 1997.
As an actress, she has made appearances in such films as The Lizzie McGuire Movie, Catwoman and Dinner for Schmucks.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Alex Borstein is 55 years old, born on .
Where was Alex Borstein born?
Alex Borstein was born in Highland, Illinois, USA.
What movies or shows has Alex Borstein been in?
Alex Borstein has 17 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Bad Guys 2 (2025), The Bad Guys (2022), Bombardier Blood (2020), The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017), A Million Ways to Die in the West (2014).
What is Alex Borstein known for?
Alex Borstein is primarily known as an actor. Alexandrea "Alex" Borstein (born February 15, 1971) is an American actress, singer, voice actress, writer and comedian. She is best known for her long-running role…
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