Alex Bornstein
PMP Network Presents
Alex Borstein, known for her work on Mad TV, also voices Lois Griffin on the animated hit series Family Guy. She shares her experience seeing herself as a cartoon character each week.
Alex Bornstein
About Alex Bornstein
Alex Borstein is an actress, comedian, and voice artist who gained prominence as a cast member on Fox's sketch comedy series MADtv beginning in 1997. She voices Lois Griffin on the animated series Family Guy, a role she has performed since 1999, earning an Emmy Award for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance. Borstein later won two consecutive Primetime Emmy Awards for her portrayal of Susie Myerson in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.
In this interview
- Discusses being discovered by Mad TV producers after working as a comedian
- Describes her experience voicing Lois, the wife and mother on Family Guy
- Recalls being considered the class clown while attending school in Chicago
Since this interview
Borstein starred as Susie Myerson in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel from 2017 to 2023, winning two Primetime Emmy Awards. She voiced characters in The Bad Guys films in 2022 and 2025, and Family Guy celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2024 while continuing production.
