Seth MacFarlane
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- October 26, 1973 in Kent, Connecticut, USA
- Active Years
- 1953–2026 (74 Years)
- Total Credits
- 218 credits in database
Acting Born Oct 26, 1973 Kent, Connecticut, USA 218 credits
Biography
Seth Woodbury MacFarlane was born on October 26, 1973, in Kent, Connecticut, USA. He is an American animator, writer, comedian, producer, actor, singer, voice actor, and director. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in animation. MacFarlane worked as an animator and writer for Hanna-Barbera on television shows including Johnny Bravo, Cow and Chicken, and Dexter's Laboratory. He is best known for creating the animated sitcoms Family Guy, American Dad!, and The Cleveland Show, and he voices many of the various characters across these shows. He created his own series, Family Guy, for 20th Century Fox in 1999.
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Career overview
Seth Woodbury MacFarlane was born on October 26, 1973, in Kent, Connecticut. He is an American animator, writer, comedian, producer, actor, singer, voice actor, and director. He graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree after studying animation.
Early in his career, MacFarlane worked as an animator and writer for Hanna-Barbera. During this time, he contributed to several television shows, including Johnny Bravo, Cow and Chicken, and Dexter's Laboratory.
He is best known for creating the animated sitcoms Family Guy, American Dad!, and The Cleveland Show. For these series, which includes Family Guy created for 20th Century Fox in 1999, he also voices many of the various characters.
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Alex Borstein
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Seth Green
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Patrick Warburton
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Mike Henry
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Mila Kunis
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Kevin Michael Richardson
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John G. Brennan
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Patrick Stewart
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Rachael MacFarlane
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John Viener
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Career timeline
The 'Burbs · Executive ProducerThe X Protocol · Animation
The Naked Gun · Producer
tedtedted · Executive Producerted · Main Title Theme Composerted · Writer
Goodbye Channel 99Pencils vs Pixels
The End Is Nye · Executive ProducerThe End Is Nye · Creator
Hart to HeartStoner CatsStoner Cats
The Drew Barrymore ShowBooks of Blood · Executive ProducerCosmos: Mundos PosiblesPeacock Presents: The At-Home Variety Show Featuring Seth MacFarlane
The Kelly Clarkson ShowThe Loudest Voice
The OrvilleThe Orville · DirectorThe Orville · WriterThe Orville · Executive ProducerThe Orville · Creator
SingBordertown · Executive ProducerThe Cowboy
The Late Show with Stephen ColbertThe Late Late Show with James CordenTed 2Ted 2 · DirectorTed 2 · Producer
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonLate Night with Seth MeyersLate Night with Seth MeyersCosmosCosmos
Movie 43Starring Adam WestBorn Again Virgin Christmas Special
TedTed · ScreenplayTed · DirectorTed · ProducerTed · Story
Seth MacFarlane: Swingin' in ConcertComedy Central Roast of Charlie SheenComedy Central Roast of Donald Trump
ConanTooth FairyFamily Guy Presents: It's a Trap!Family Guy Presents: It's a Trap! · Executive ProducerFamily Guy Presents: It's a Trap! · Creator
Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenThe Cleveland ShowThe Cleveland Show · WriterThe Cleveland Show · Executive ProducerThe Cleveland Show · Creator
Hellboy II: The Golden ArmySeth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon ComedySeth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy · WriterSeth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy · CreatorRobot Chicken: Star Wars Episode II
Phineas and FerbThe Graham Norton ShowFamily Guy Presents: Blue HarvestFamily Guy Presents: Blue Harvest · Executive ProducerFamily Guy Presents: Blue Harvest · Character Designer
Yin Yang Yo!Talkshow with Spike FerestenLife Is Short
BonesAmerican Dad!American Dad! · WriterAmerican Dad! · Executive ProducerAmerican Dad! · Creator
Complete Savages
Real Time with Bill MaherJimmy Kimmel Live!The PittsThe PittsThe Pitts · Consulting Producer
3-South
Star Trek: EnterpriseStar Trek: EnterpriseA Very Special Family Guy Freakin' ChristmasA Very Special Family Guy Freakin' Christmas · Writer
Gilmore GirlsAqua Teen Hunger Force
Family GuyFamily Guy · WriterFamily Guy · Executive ProducerFamily Guy · DirectorFamily Guy · Creator
Oh Yeah! Cartoons · WriterOh Yeah! Cartoons · CreatorZoomates · Writer
The ViewThe ViewCow and Chicken · WriterJohnny Bravo · TeleplayJohnny Bravo · Writer
The Daily ShowJungle Cubs · WriterReturn of the Sun Devil
Full Filmography
218 titles- The 'Burbs (2026) Executive Producer
- The X Protocol (2026) Animation
- The Naked Gun (2025) Producer
- ted (2024) as Ted (voice)
- ted (2024) as Bill Clinton (uncredited)
- ted (2024) Executive Producer
- ted (2024) Main Title Theme Composer
- ted (2024) Writer
- ted (2024) Director
- ted (2024) Songs
- ted (2024) Creator
- Good Times (2024) Executive Producer
- May the 12th Be with You (2024) as Stewie Griffin (voice)
- Music by John Williams (2024) as Self - Filmmaker / Vocalist
- The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular (2024) as Self - Performer
- Goodbye Channel 99 (2023) as The Family Guy
- Pencils vs Pixels (2023) as Self
- The End Is Nye (2022) Executive Producer
- The End Is Nye (2022) Creator
- Hart to Heart (2021) as Self
- Stoner Cats (2021) as Reginald
- Stoner Cats (2021) as Dave
- The Drew Barrymore Show (2020) as Self - Guest
- Books of Blood (2020) Executive Producer
- Cosmos: Mundos Posibles (2020)
- Peacock Presents: The At-Home Variety Show Featuring Seth MacFarlane (2020) as Self - Host
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- The Loudest Voice (2019) as Brian Lewis
- The Orville (2017) as Capt. Ed Mercer
- The Orville (2017) Director
- The Orville (2017) Writer
- The Orville (2017) Executive Producer
- The Orville (2017) Creator
- Carpool Karaoke: The Series (2017) as Self
- Logan Lucky (2017) as Max Chilblain
- The Truth Is in the Stars (2017) as Self
- Gwen Stefani: You Make It Feel Like Christmas (2017) as Self
- Sing (2016) as Mike (voice)
- Bordertown (2016) Executive Producer
- The Cowboy (2016) as Self
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self - Guest
- The Late Late Show with James Corden (2015) as Self - Guest
- Ted 2 (2015) as Ted (voice)
- Ted 2 (2015) Director
- Ted 2 (2015) Producer
- Ted 2 (2015) Writer
- Ted 2 (2015) Characters
- StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson (2015) as Self
- Blunt Talk (2015) Executive Producer
- This Changes Everything (2015) Executive Producer
- TV's Funniest Animated Stars: A Paley Center for Media Special (2015) as Self / Stewie Griffin (voice)
- Sinatra 100: An All-Star Grammy Concert (2015) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Guest
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self - Guest
- Cosmos (2014) as Giordano Bruno (voice)
- Cosmos (2014) as (voice)
- Cosmos (2014) as President Harry S. Truman (voice)
- Cosmos (2014) as Sherwood Rowland (voice)
- Cosmos (2014) Executive Producer
- A Million Ways to Die in the West (2014) as Albert
- A Million Ways to Die in the West (2014) Director
- A Million Ways to Die in the West (2014) Writer
- A Million Ways to Die in the West (2014) Producer
- Delirium (2014) as Peter Griffin / Brian Griffin / Quagmire (archive footage)
- Sock or Hat? (2014) as Self - Contestant
- Robot Chicken: Christmas Specials (2014) as Various (voice) (archive sound)
- Movie 43 (2013) as Seth MacFarlane (segment “The Pitch”)
- Starring Adam West (2013) as Self
- Born Again Virgin Christmas Special (2013) as Santa Claus (voice)
- Ted (2012) as Ted (voice)
- Ted (2012) Screenplay
- Ted (2012) Director
- Ted (2012) Producer
- Ted (2012) Story
- Ted (2012) Lyricist
- FOX 25th Anniversary Special (2012) as Self
- Seth MacFarlane: Swingin' in Concert (2011) as Self
- Comedy Central Roast of Charlie Sheen (2011) as Self - Roastmaster
- Comedy Central Roast of Donald Trump (2011) as Self
- Conan (2010) as Self
- Tooth Fairy (2010) as Ziggy
- Family Guy Presents: It's a Trap! (2010) as Peter Griffin as Han Solo / Stewie Griffin as Darth Vader / Brian Griffin as Chewbacca / Glenn Quagmire as C-3PO / Carter Pewterschmidt as Emperor Palpatine / Roger as Moff Jerjerrod / Tim the Bear as Wickett / Live Studio Ostrich / Pee-wee Herman (voice)
- Family Guy Presents: It's a Trap! (2010) Executive Producer
- Family Guy Presents: It's a Trap! (2010) Creator
- Family Guy Presents: It's a Trap! (2010) Writer
- BBC Swingin' Christmas (2010) as Self - Performer
- Comedy Central Roast of David Hasselhoff (2010) as Self - Roastmaster
- The Drawn Together Movie: The Movie! (2010) as I.S.R.A.E.L. (aka Intelligent Smart Robotic Animated Eraser Lady) (voice)
- The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special - In 3D! On Ice! (2010) as Self
- Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III (2010) as Emperor Palpatine (voice)
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- The Cleveland Show (2009) as Tim the Bear (voice)
- The Cleveland Show (2009) Writer
- The Cleveland Show (2009) Executive Producer
- The Cleveland Show (2009) Creator
- FlashForward (2009) as FBI Agent
- FlashForward (2009) as Agent Jake Curdy
- Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder (2009) as Mars Vegas Singer (singing voice)
- Family Guy Presents: Something, Something, Something, Dark Side (2009) as Peter Griffin as Han Solo / Brian Griffin as Chewbacca / Stewie Griffin as Darth Vader / Glenn Quagmire as C-3PO / Dr. Elmer Hartman as General Rieekan / Carter Pewterschmidt as Emperor Palpatine / Aaron Sorkin / Cookie Monster / Man / George Takei / Dagobah Man / Commander #2 / Driver / Ringo Starr / Empire Member #2 / Pilot #1 (voice)
- Family Guy Presents: Something, Something, Something, Dark Side (2009) Executive Producer
- Family Guy Presents: Something, Something, Something, Dark Side (2009) Writer
- Family Guy Presents: Seth & Alex's Almost Live Comedy Show (2009) as Self / Various (voice)
- Family Guy Presents: Seth & Alex's Almost Live Comedy Show (2009) Writer
- Family Guy Presents: Stewie Kills Lois and Lois Kills Stewie (2009) as Peter Griffin / Stewie Griffin / Stan Smith (voice)
- Family Guy Presents: Stewie Kills Lois and Lois Kills Stewie (2009) Executive Producer
- BBC Proms - A Celebration of Classic MGM Film Musicals (2009) as Self- vocals
- Dear Consumer (Robot Chicken's Full-Assed Christmas Special) (2009) as Santa Claus / Thor / Atheist Mayor (voice)
- Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008) as Johann Krauss (voice)
- Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy (2008) as Various Characters (voice)
- Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy (2008) Writer
- Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy (2008) Creator
- Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode II (2008) as Emperor Palpatine / Dr. Ball / Figrin D'an (voice)
- Hellboy: In Service of the Demon (2008) as Self
- Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy (2008) as Various Characters (voice)
- Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy (2008) Director
- Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy (2008) Story
- Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy (2008) Teleplay
- Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy (2008) Character Designer
- Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy (2008) Executive Producer
- Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy (2008) Producer
- Phineas and Ferb (2007) as Jeff McGarland (voice)
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- Family Guy Presents: Blue Harvest (2007) as Peter Griffin as Han Solo / Brian Griffin as Chewbacca / Stewie Griffin as Darth Vader / Glenn Quagmire as C-3PO / Tom Tucker as Imperial Newscaster / Carter Pewterschmidt as Uncle Owen / Safeguard #1 / Italian #2 / White Guard #2 (voice)
- Family Guy Presents: Blue Harvest (2007) Executive Producer
- Family Guy Presents: Blue Harvest (2007) Character Designer
- Family Guy Presents: Blue Harvest (2007) Writer
- Family Guy Presents: Blue Harvest (2007) Creator
- The Winner (2007) Producer
- Robot Chicken: Star Wars (2007) as Emperor Palpatine (voice)
- Robot Chicken's Half-Assed Christmas Special (2007) as Aslan / Hermey the Elf / Santa Claus / Narrator (voice)
- Yin Yang Yo! (2006) as The Manotaur (voice)
- Talkshow with Spike Feresten (2006)
- Life Is Short (2006) as Dr. Ned
- Bones (2005) as Stewie Griffin (voice)
- American Dad! (2005) as Stan Smith / Roger (voice)
- American Dad! (2005) Writer
- American Dad! (2005) Executive Producer
- American Dad! (2005) Creator
- Robot Chicken (2005)
- Robot Chicken (2005) as Santa Claus (voice)
- Robot Chicken (2005) as Seth MacFarlane / Mark L. Walberg / Trojan Man (voice)
- Robot Chicken (2005) as Emperor Palpatine (voice)
- Robot Chicken (2005) as Lion-O / Dan / Narrator (voice)
- Robot Chicken (2005) as Jerry Poppendaddi / Ratchet (voice)
- Robot Chicken (2005) as Billy Ray Cyrus / Santa Claus / Evil Scientist (voice)
- The War at Home (2005) as Hillary's Date
- Too Late with Adam Carolla (2005)
- Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story (2005) as Stewie Griffin / Various Characters (voice)
- Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story (2005) Creator
- Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story (2005) Executive Producer
- American Dad: The New CIA (2005) as Stan Smith / Roger (voice)
- American Dad: The New CIA (2005) Director
- American Dad: The New CIA (2005) Executive Producer
- American Dad: The New CIA (2005) Creator
- American Dad: The New CIA (2005) Writer
- Robot Chicken's Christmas Special (2005) as Hermey the Elf / Jesus Christ (voice)
- Complete Savages (2004)
- Real Time with Bill Maher (2003) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- The Pitts (2003) as Radio Announcer (voice)
- The Pitts (2003) as Movie Dad (voice) / Son (voice)
- The Pitts (2003) Consulting Producer
- 3-South (2002)
- Star Trek: Enterprise (2001) as Engineer
- Star Trek: Enterprise (2001) as Ensign Rivers
- A Very Special Family Guy Freakin' Christmas (2001) as Peter Griffin / Brian / Stewie / Quagmire / additional (voice)
- A Very Special Family Guy Freakin' Christmas (2001) Writer
- Gilmore Girls (2000) as Zach
- Aqua Teen Hunger Force (2000) as Wayne "The Brain" McClain (voice)
- Family Guy (1999) as Peter Griffin / Brian Griffin / Stewie Griffin / Glenn Quagmire (voice)
- Family Guy (1999) Writer
- Family Guy (1999) Executive Producer
- Family Guy (1999) Director
- Family Guy (1999) Creator
- Futurama (1999) as Seymour (voice)
- Teen Choice Awards (1999) as Self
- Oh Yeah! Cartoons (1998) Writer
- Oh Yeah! Cartoons (1998) Creator
- Zoomates (1998) Writer
- The View (1997) as Self - Guest
- The View (1997) as Self
- Cow and Chicken (1997) Writer
- Johnny Bravo (1997) Teleplay
- Johnny Bravo (1997) Writer
- Larry and Steve (1997) as Larry/Steve/Old Man/Pilot/Ricky/Redneck/Scottsman/Kid in Pound (voice)
- Larry and Steve (1997) Writer
- Larry and Steve (1997) Director
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self
- Jungle Cubs (1996) Writer
- Return of the Sun Devil (1996) as Narrator (voice)
- What a Cartoon! (1995) as Larry / Steve (voice)
- What a Cartoon! (1995) Writer
- What a Cartoon! (1995) Director
- MADtv (1995) as Seth MacFarlane / Peter Griffin
- The Life of Larry (1995) as Seth MacFarlane / Larry Cummings / Steve / Lois Cummings / Man in Underwear / Captain Kirk / Mr. Spock / Sulu / Ensign Skippee / British Man / Jeremy / Tom Hanks / Alex Trebek / Preacher / God (voice)
- The Life of Larry (1995) Writer
- The Life of Larry (1995) Director
- The Life of Larry (1995) Producer
- The Life of Larry (1995) Editor
- The Life of Larry (1995) Art Direction
- The Life of Larry (1995) Animation
- The Life of Larry (1995) Background Designer
- The Life of Larry (1995) Painter
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992) as Seth - Guest
- The Simpsons (1989) as Ben (voice)
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest
- Entertainment Tonight (1981) as Self
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host
- The Oscars (1953) as Self - Host
- Ted: The Animated Series as Ted (voice)
- Ted: The Animated Series Executive Producer
- Stewie as Stewie Griffin (voice)
- Stewie Executive Producer
- Stewie Creator
- Star Wars Detours as Emperor Palpatine (voice)
- Untitled Carl Sagan Documentary Producer
- Construção as Peter Griffin
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Seth MacFarlane best known for?
Seth MacFarlane is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The 'Burbs (2026), The Naked Gun (2025), ted (2024), ted (2024).
When and where was Seth MacFarlane born?
Seth MacFarlane was born on October 26, 1973 in Kent, Connecticut, USA.
How many credits does Seth MacFarlane have?
Seth MacFarlane has accumulated over 218 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1953 to 2026.
What is Seth MacFarlane's background in cinema and television?
Seth Woodbury MacFarlane was born on October 26, 1973, in Kent, Connecticut, USA. He is an American animator, writer, comedian, producer, actor, singer, voice actor, and director. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in animation. MacFarlane worked as an animator and...
Seth MacFarlane by the numbers
218credits
104films
114TV series
1953–2026active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Cosmos (2014) as Giordano Bruno (voice) — aged about 40
- Cosmos (2014) as (voice) — aged about 40
- Cosmos (2014) as President Harry S. Truman (voice) — aged about 40
- Cosmos (2014) as Sherwood Rowland (voice) — aged about 40
- Futurama (1999) as Seymour (voice) — aged about 25
- Bones (2005) as Stewie Griffin (voice) — aged about 31
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