Seth Woodbury MacFarlane is a multifaceted American creative force, born on October 26, 1973, in Kent, Connecticut. He is an animator, writer, comedian, producer, actor, singer, voice actor, and director, best known for his work on the animated sitcoms Family Guy, American Dad!, and The Cleveland Show.
MacFarlane's educational background includes a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from the Rhode Island School of Design, where he studied animation. He began his career as an animator and writer for Hanna-Barbera, working on various television shows such as Johnny Bravo, Cow and Chicken, and Dexter's Laboratory.
In 1999, MacFarlane created his own series, Family Guy, for 20th Century Fox, which went on to become a huge success. He continued to create new shows, including American Dad! in 2005, The Winner in 2007, and The Cleveland Show in 2009, all for 20th Century Fox.
As an actor, MacFarlane has made guest appearances on shows like Gilmore Girls, The War at Home, and FlashForward. He has also appeared in science fiction and fantasy projects, including Star Trek: Enterprise and Hellboy II: The Golden Army, where he voiced the character Johann Kraus.
In 2008, MacFarlane created his own YouTube series, Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy. As a performer, he has sung at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall and Royal Albert Hall.
Throughout his career, MacFarlane has received numerous awards and accolades, including two Primetime Emmy Awards and an Annie Award. He has also been recognized for his contributions to the entertainment industry, winning the Webby Award for Film & Video Person of the Year in 2009.
Despite facing criticism from television watchdog groups, such as the Parents Television Council, MacFarlane remains a respected figure in the industry. He is an advocate for gay rights and has spoken at universities and colleges throughout the United States.
In 2011, MacFarlane announced that he would be directing his first feature-length film, Ted, which stars Mark Wahlberg and features MacFarlane as the voice and motion capture of the teddy bear.
