Alexandrea "Alex" Borstein ( ; born February 15, 1973) is an American actress, voice actor, writer and comedian. She is best known for her roles on two FOX series, MADtv and Family Guy.
She became engaged to be married when her boyfriend Jackson Douglas proposed to her during the taping of a "Mad TV" (1995) skit.
Was the original choice for Sookie St. James in "Gilmore Girls" (2000). The role was performed by Melissa McCarthy.
Left "Mad TV" (1995) at the end of the 2001-2002 season.
Ms. Swan, her most famous and lovable character on "Mad TV" (1995), was based on a combination of Borstein's real life grandmother and Björk.
Her school bus driver was John Malkovich.
First "Mad TV" (1995) star to act in a film nominated for Best Picture. She played the character Natalie in Good Night, and Good Luck. (2005). This is incorrect, 'Phil LaMarr' who was also on 'Mad TV' was in Pulp Fiction (1994)nominated in 1995, 10 years earlier.
Was listed as a potential nominee on the 2007 Razzie Award nominating ballot. She was suggested in the Worst Supporting Actress category for her performance in the film Little Man (2006/I), however, she failed to receive a nomination.
