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Seth MacFarlane

Seth MacFarlane
Seth MacFarlane
Seth MacFarlane at the San Diego Comic-Con, July 2012
Born Seth Woodbury MacFarlane
(1973-10-26) October 26, 1973 (age 43)
Kent, Connecticut, U.S.
Education Kent School
Alma mater Rhode Island School of Design
(Bachelor of Fine Arts)
Occupation
  • Television producer
  • filmmaker
  • actor
  • singer
Years active 1995–present
Relatives Rachael MacFarlane (sister)
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • piano
Labels
Associated acts

Seth Woodbury MacFarlane (/ˈsɛθ ˈwʊdbɛri məkˈfɑːrlɪn/; born October 26, 1973) is an American television producer, filmmaker, actor, and singer, working primarily in animation and comedy, as well as live-action and other genres. MacFarlane is the creator of the TV series Family Guy (1999–2003, 2005–present), co-creator of the TV series American Dad! (2005–present) and The Cleveland Show (2009–13). He also wrote, directed, and starred in the films Ted (2012), its sequel Ted 2 (2015), and A Million Ways to Die in the West (2014).

MacFarlane is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, where he studied animation. Recruited to Hollywood, he was an animator and writer for Hanna-Barbera for several television series, including Johnny Bravo, Cow and Chicken, Dexter's Laboratory, I Am Weasel, and Larry & Steve. As an actor, he has made guest appearances on series, such as Gilmore Girls, The War at Home and FlashForward. In 2008, he created his own YouTube series titled Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy. He won several awards for his work on Family Guy, including two Primetime Emmy Awards and an Annie Award. In 2009, he won the Webby Award for Film & Video Person of the Year. He occasionally speaks at universities and colleges throughout the United States, and he is a supporter of gay rights.


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