Alex Borstein
ActingAbout Alex Borstein
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.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Alex Borstein reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 40 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Alex Borstein's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 48% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Alex Borstein remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Power Rangers Zeo: Zeo Quest, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Alex Borstein Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Alex Borstein's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Alex Borstein.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Bad Guys 2 | Commissioner Misty Luggins (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Alex Borstein: Corsets & Clown Suits | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Devise the Plan: Making 'The Bad Guys' | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Maraschino Ruby | Police Chief Misty Luggins (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Bad Guys | Police Chief Misty Luggins (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Extinct | Mali (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Man Rots from the Head | Gladys | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Angry Birds Movie | Sophie Bird / Peggy Bird (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | TV's Funniest Animated Stars: A Paley Center for Media Special | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Love the Coopers | Angie Cooper | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Robot Chicken DC Comics Special III: Magical Friendship | Wonder Woman (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | A Million Ways to Die in the West | Millie | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Robot Chicken DC Comics Special II: Villains in Paradise | Wonder Woman (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Robot Chicken: DC Comics Special | Wonder Woman / Giganta / Woman (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | ParaNorman | Mrs. Henscher (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Ted | John's Mom | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | For Christ's Sake | Mrs. Marcus | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Family Guy Presents: It's a Trap! | Lois Griffin as Princess Leia / Sy Snootles / Asian Woman / ET Announcer / Hot Girl's Mother (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Dinner for Schmucks | Red Hair Woman (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Killers | Mrs. Baily | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Family Guy Presents: Something, Something, Something, Dark Side | Lois Griffin as Princess Leia / OnStar Voiceover / Empire Member's Wife / Robot Wife (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Family Guy Presents: Seth & Alex's Almost Live Comedy Show | Self / Various (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Family Guy Presents: Stewie Kills Lois and Lois Kills Stewie | Lois Griffin (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Family Guy Presents: Blue Harvest | Lois Griffin as Princess Leia / Barbara Pewterschmidt as Aunt Beru (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Lookout | Mrs. Lange | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Thick of It | Hope Mueller | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Drop Dead Gorgeous (In a Down-to-Earth Bombshell Sort of Way) | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Little Man | Janet | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Good Night, and Good Luck. | Natalie | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story | Lois Griffin / Various Characters (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Kicking & Screaming | Obnoxious Hummer Lady (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Billy's Dad Is a Fudge-Packer | Betty Henderson | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Catwoman | Sally | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Seeing Other People | Tracy | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Bad Santa | Milwaukee Mom with Photo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Lizzie McGuire Movie | Miss Ungermeyer | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Showtime | Casting Director | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Dawg | Darcy Smits | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | A Very Special Family Guy Freakin' Christmas | Lois Griffin / Female Hipster / Julie / Grandma (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Power Rangers Zeo: Zeo Quest | Queen Machina (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
Alex Borstein - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Alex Borstein?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Alex Borstein is "Power Rangers Zeo: Zeo Quest" with a rating of 8.3/10.
How many movies has Alex Borstein acted in?
Alex Borstein has been featured in at least 40 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Alex Borstein?
Other notable films include "Family Guy Presents: Stewie Kills Lois and Lois Kills Stewie", "The Thick of It", and "A Very Special Family Guy Freakin' Christmas".