Alex Borstein
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The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Broader Acting Roles
From 2013 to 2015, Borstein starred as Dawn Forchette in the HBO medical comedy Getting On. She also portrayed Lou Deckner in the Showtime series Shameless, where she contributed as both a writer and consulting producer. Her versatility was further highlighted by her voice role as Edie McVroom in Disney Pixar's Cars 3.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 15 Feb, 1971
- Age
- 49 yrs
- Citizenship
- United States of America
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- Birth Place
- Highland Park
- Education
- San Francisco State University
- Gender
- Female
- Description
- American actress and comedian
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- AlexBorstein
- Spouse
- Jackson Douglas[1999-2017]
- Net Worth 2021
- 24 million
People Mentioned in This Biography
Borstein reached a new level of critical acclaim for her portrayal of Susie Myerson in Amazon Prime’s award-winning series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Her performance was widely praised for both its comedic timing and dramatic depth, earning her two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 2018 and 2019.
In 2019, Borstein and her Family Guy co-star and creator Seth MacFarlane garnered media attention with their humorous red carpet appearance together at the Emmy Awards, showcasing their longstanding professional rapport and mutual respect.
Personal Life and Family
Alex Borstein was previously married to actor and writer Jackson Douglas. The couple met while studying improv at the ACME Comedy Theater. Douglas famously proposed to Borstein during a taping of MADtv. They married in 1999 and had two children: Barnaby Borstein Douglas and Henrietta Borstein Douglas. The couple separated in 2014.
Net Worth and Legacy
Alex Borstein has built a successful and multifaceted career as an actress, writer, and comedian. Her work spans live-action television, voice acting in animated series and films, and behind-the-scenes creative contributions. As of recent estimates, her net worth reflects a steady trajectory of success, driven largely by her roles in Family Guy and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, as well as her other television and film projects.
