Alexandrea "Alex" Borstein, born on February 15, 1973, is a multifaceted American creative talent, exceling in various fields such as acting, singing, voice acting, writing, and comedy. Her extensive career has been marked by a long-running stint as the iconic Lois Griffin on the animated television series Family Guy, as well as her tenure as a cast member on the renowned sketch comedy series MADtv.
Born in Highland Park, Illinois, Borstein pursued higher education at San Francisco State University, where she majored in rhetoric. She further honed her improvisational comedy skills at the esteemed ACME Comedy Theatre, situated near Hollywood, California. Her exceptional talent caught the attention of talent agents, who scouted her at the theatre and subsequently selected her to join the cast of MADtv.
Prior to joining MADtv, Borstein worked as a writer and voice actor for several television shows, including Casper, Pinky and the Brain, and Power Rangers: Zeo. She eventually became a featured player on MADtv and later a repertory player in 1997. In addition to her work in television, Borstein has also made notable appearances in films such as The Lizzie McGuire Movie, Catwoman, and Dinner for Schmucks.
