Alex Borstein Biography

Date of Birth
15 February 1971, Chicago, Illinois, USA

Birth Name
Alexandrea Borstein

Height
5' (1.52 m)

Spouse
Jackson Douglas (1999 - present) 1 child

Trivia

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.

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.

Son Barnaby Borstein Douglas was born September 8th, 2008. He weighed in at 8 lbs. 10 oz.

Where Are They Now

(2004) Is currently on a nationwide stand-up comedy tour



Source: imdb.com