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Seth MacFarlane

Actor

Seth MacFarlane

  • Born: 26 October 1973, Kent, Connecticut, USA
  • Estimated net worth: $300 million

Seth MacFarlane is a versatile actor, voice actor, writer, producer, and director, best known for his work in animated television and film. He gained fame for creating and voicing characters in 'Family Guy' and starred in the film 'Ted.' MacFarlane is…

About Seth MacFarlane

Seth MacFarlane is a versatile actor, voice actor, writer, producer, and director, best known for his work in animated television and film. He gained fame for creating and voicing characters in 'Family Guy' and starred in the film 'Ted.' MacFarlane is recognized for his distinctive voice and comedic style, often blending humor with social commentary.

Born
26 October 1973, Kent, Connecticut, USA
Height
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Children
0
Parents
Ronald Milton MacFarlane, Ann Perry
Estimated net worth
$300 million

Fun facts about Seth MacFarlane

  • Seth MacFarlane has a degree in film and television from the Rhode Island School of Design.
  • He is also a skilled musician and has released several albums showcasing his vocal talent.

Famous Seth MacFarlane quotes

“I am a teddy bear.”
Ted (2012)
“I think we're all a little bit crazy.”
Ted 2 (2015)
“It's not about how you look, it's about how you feel.”
A Million Ways to Die in the West (2014)

Seth MacFarlane filmography

Cast (124)

YearTitleCharacterRating
2027Robot Chicken: The Movie MovieVarious (voice)
2026TED: The Animated Series TVTed (voice)
2026Who Is Martin Mull? MovieSelf4.5
2026Family Guy Happy Hell-o-ween MovieBrian Griffin / Stewie Griffin / Peter Griffin (voice)7.2
2025English MoviePeter/Brian/Stewie/Quagmire
2025Family Guy: A Little Fright Music MoviePeter/Brian/Stewie/Quagmire
2024The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular MovieSelf - Performer5.6
2024Music by John Williams MovieSelf - Filmmaker / Vocalist8.0
2024May the 12th Be with You MovieStewie Griffin (voice)5.1
2024ted TVTed (voice)8.0
Show 114 more credits
YearTitleCharacterRating
2024ted TVBill Clinton (uncredited)8.0
2023Goodbye Channel 99 MovieThe Family Guy
2023Pencils vs Pixels MovieSelf8.4
2021Hart to Heart TVSelf7.1
2021Stoner Cats MovieDave10.0
2021Stoner Cats MovieReginald10.0
2020The Drew Barrymore Show TVSelf - Guest5.8
2020Peacock Presents: The At-Home Variety Show Featuring Seth MacFarlane TVSelf - Host5.7
2019The Kelly Clarkson Show TVSelf6.2
2019The Loudest Voice TVBrian Lewis7.4
2017Gwen Stefani: You Make It Feel Like Christmas MovieSelf8.5
2017The Orville TVCapt. Ed Mercer7.6
2017Logan Lucky MovieMax Chilblain6.7
2017Carpool Karaoke: The Series TVSelf6.1
2017The Truth Is in the Stars MovieSelf6.8
2016Sing MovieMike (voice)7.1
2016The Cowboy TVSelf
2015TV's Funniest Animated Stars: A Paley Center for Media Special MovieSelf / Stewie Griffin (voice)
2015Sinatra 100: An All-Star Grammy Concert MovieSelf9.3
2015The Late Show with Stephen Colbert TVSelf - Guest6.1
2015Ted 2 MovieTed (voice)6.3
2015StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson TVSelf6.7
2015The Late Late Show with James Corden TVSelf - Guest5.1
2014Robot Chicken: Christmas Specials MovieVarious (voice) (archive sound)8.3
2014Delirium TVPeter Griffin / Brian Griffin / Quagmire (archive footage)9.3
2014Sock or Hat? TVSelf - Contestant
2014A Million Ways to Die in the West MovieAlbert6.1
2014Cosmos TV(voice)8.5
2014Cosmos TVGiordano Bruno (voice)8.5
2014Cosmos TVPresident Harry S. Truman (voice)8.5
2014Cosmos TVSherwood Rowland (voice)8.5
2014Late Night with Seth Meyers TVSelf5.1
2014Late Night with Seth Meyers TVSelf - Guest5.1
2014The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon TVSelf - Guest5.8
2013Starring Adam West MovieSelf7.0
2013Movie 43 MovieSeth MacFarlane (segment “The Pitch”)4.7
2012Ted MovieTed (voice)6.5
2012FOX 25th Anniversary Special MovieSelf7.8
2011Seth MacFarlane: Swingin' in Concert MovieSelf6.1
2011Comedy Central Roast of Charlie Sheen MovieSelf - Roastmaster7.1
2011Comedy Central Roast of Donald Trump MovieSelf6.8
2010BBC Swingin' Christmas MovieSelf - Performer
2010Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III MovieEmperor Palpatine (voice)7.5
2010Family Guy Presents: It's a Trap! MoviePeter 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)6.8
2010Conan TVSelf7.2
2010Comedy Central Roast of David Hasselhoff MovieSelf - Roastmaster6.8
2010The Drawn Together Movie: The Movie! MovieI.S.R.A.E.L. (aka Intelligent Smart Robotic Animated Eraser Lady) (voice)6.4
2010Tooth Fairy MovieZiggy5.5
2010The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special - In 3D! On Ice! MovieSelf6.9
2009Family Guy Presents: Something, Something, Something, Dark Side MoviePeter 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)7.2
2009Family Guy Presents: Seth & Alex's Almost Live Comedy Show MovieSelf / Various (voice)5.6
2009BBC Proms - A Celebration of Classic MGM Film Musicals MovieSelf- vocals
2009The Cleveland Show TVTim the Bear (voice)5.9
2009FlashForward TVFBI Agent7.0
2009FlashForward TVAgent Jake Curdy7.0
2009Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen TVSelf - Guest4.9
2009Family Guy Presents: Stewie Kills Lois and Lois Kills Stewie MoviePeter Griffin / Stewie Griffin / Stan Smith (voice)8.0
2009Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder MovieMars Vegas Singer (singing voice)7.1
2008Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode II MovieEmperor Palpatine / Dr. Ball / Figrin D'an (voice)7.5
2008Hellboy: In Service of the Demon MovieSelf6.6
2008Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy TVVarious Characters (voice)5.9
2008Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy MovieVarious Characters (voice)6.0
2008Hellboy II: The Golden Army MovieJohann Krauss (voice)6.8
2007Family Guy Presents: Blue Harvest MoviePeter 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)7.4
2007Phineas and Ferb TVJeff McGarland (voice)7.9
2007Robot Chicken: Star Wars MovieEmperor Palpatine (voice)7.2
2007The Graham Norton Show TVSelf7.2
2006Talkshow with Spike Feresten TVUnknown character5.5
2006Life Is Short MovieDr. Ned3.8
2006Yin Yang Yo! TVThe Manotaur (voice)7.6
2005Bones TVStewie Griffin (voice)8.2
2005The War at Home TVHillary's Date6.8
2005Too Late with Adam Carolla TVUnknown character8.5
2005Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story MovieStewie Griffin / Various Characters (voice)6.9
2005American Dad: The New CIA MovieStan Smith / Roger (voice)7.4
2005Robot Chicken TVJerry Poppendaddi / Ratchet (voice)7.6
2005Robot Chicken TVEmperor Palpatine (voice)7.6
2005Robot Chicken TVUnknown character7.6
2005Robot Chicken TVSanta Claus (voice)7.6
2005Robot Chicken TVLion-O / Dan / Narrator (voice)7.6
2005Robot Chicken TVSeth MacFarlane / Mark L. Walberg / Trojan Man (voice)7.6
2005Robot Chicken TVBilly Ray Cyrus / Santa Claus / Evil Scientist (voice)7.6
2005American Dad! TVStan Smith / Roger (voice)7.0
2004Complete Savages TVUnknown character6.2
2003The Pitts TVRadio Announcer (voice)7.5
2003The Pitts TVMovie Dad (voice) / Son (voice)7.5
2003Real Time with Bill Maher TVSelf6.0
2003Jimmy Kimmel Live! TVSelf - Guest5.3
20023-South TVUnknown character8.1
2001A Very Special Family Guy Freakin' Christmas MoviePeter Griffin / Brian / Stewie / Quagmire / additional (voice)8.1
2001Star Trek: Enterprise TVEngineer7.5
2001Star Trek: Enterprise TVEnsign Rivers7.5
2000Aqua Teen Hunger Force TVWayne "The Brain" McClain (voice)7.5
2000Gilmore Girls TVZach7.9
1999Teen Choice Awards TVSelf9.1
1999Futurama TVSeymour (voice)8.4
1999Family Guy TVPeter Griffin / Brian Griffin / Stewie Griffin / Glenn Quagmire (voice)7.4
1997The View TVSelf - Guest4.3
1997The View TVSelf4.3
1997Larry and Steve MovieLarry/Steve/Old Man/Pilot/Ricky/Redneck/Scottsman/Kid in Pound (voice)6.3
1996The Daily Show TVSelf6.4
1996Return of the Sun Devil MovieNarrator (voice)9.0
1995MADtv TVSeth MacFarlane / Peter Griffin7.1
1995The Life of Larry MovieSeth 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)5.7
1995What a Cartoon! TVLarry / Steve (voice)7.5
1992The Tonight Show with Jay Leno TVSeth - Guest5.3
1989The Simpsons TVBen (voice)8.0
1988LIVE with Kelly and Mark TVSelf - Guest5.6
1981Entertainment Tonight TVSelf4.3
1975Saturday Night Live TVSelf - Host6.9
1953The Oscars TVSelf - Host7.1
TBAStar Wars Detours TVEmperor Palpatine (voice)6.5
TBAStewie TVStewie Griffin / Bean (voice)
TBAConstrução MoviePeter Griffin

Crew (106)

YearTitleRoleRating
2027We Are Made of Star Stuff MovieProducer · Production
2026TED: The Animated Series TVCreator · Creator
2026TED: The Animated Series TVExecutive Producer · Production
2026The X Protocol TVAnimation · Visual Effects
2026Family Guy Happy Hell-o-ween MovieExecutive Producer · Production7.2
Show 101 more credits
YearTitleRoleRating
2026Family Guy Happy Hell-o-ween MovieCreator · Crew7.2
2026The 'Burbs TVExecutive Producer · Production5.4
2025English MovieWriter · Writing
2025English MovieDirector · Directing
2025English MovieCreator · Crew
2025Family Guy: A Little Fright Music MovieWriter · Writing
2025Family Guy: A Little Fright Music MovieDirector · Directing
2025Family Guy: A Little Fright Music MovieCreator · Crew
2025The Naked Gun MovieProducer · Production6.3
2024Good Times TVExecutive Producer · Production5.5
2024ted TVWriter · Writing8.0
2024ted TVDirector · Directing8.0
2024ted TVExecutive Producer · Production8.0
2024ted TVMain Title Theme Composer · Sound8.0
2024ted TVSongs · Sound8.0
2024ted TVCreator · Creator8.0
2022The End Is Nye TVExecutive Producer · Production6.3
2022The End Is Nye TVCreator · Creator6.3
2020Books of Blood MovieExecutive Producer · Production6.2
2017The Orville TVWriter · Writing7.6
2017The Orville TVExecutive Producer · Production7.6
2017The Orville TVDirector · Directing7.6
2017The Orville TVCreator · Creator7.6
2016Bordertown TVExecutive Producer · Production5.5
2015This Changes Everything MovieExecutive Producer · Production6.1
2015Blunt Talk TVExecutive Producer · Production6.7
2015Ted 2 MovieCharacters · Writing6.3
2015Ted 2 MovieWriter · Writing6.3
2015Ted 2 MovieProducer · Production6.3
2015Ted 2 MovieDirector · Directing6.3
2014A Million Ways to Die in the West MovieWriter · Writing6.1
2014A Million Ways to Die in the West MovieDirector · Directing6.1
2014A Million Ways to Die in the West MovieProducer · Production6.1
2014Cosmos TVExecutive Producer · Production8.5
2013Dads TVExecutive Producer · Production5.4
2012Ted MovieProducer · Production6.5
2012Ted MovieStory · Writing6.5
2012Ted MovieDirector · Directing6.5
2012Ted MovieScreenplay · Writing6.5
2012Ted MovieLyricist · Writing6.5
2010Family Guy Presents: It's a Trap! MovieCreator · Crew6.8
2010Family Guy Presents: It's a Trap! MovieWriter · Writing6.8
2010Family Guy Presents: It's a Trap! MovieExecutive Producer · Production6.8
2009Family Guy Presents: Something, Something, Something, Dark Side MovieWriter · Writing7.2
2009Family Guy Presents: Something, Something, Something, Dark Side MovieExecutive Producer · Production7.2
2009Family Guy Presents: Seth & Alex's Almost Live Comedy Show MovieWriter · Writing5.6
2009The Cleveland Show TVExecutive Producer · Production5.9
2009The Cleveland Show TVCreator · Creator5.9
2009The Cleveland Show TVWriter · Writing5.9
2009Family Guy Presents: Stewie Kills Lois and Lois Kills Stewie MovieExecutive Producer · Production8.0
2008Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy TVWriter · Writing5.9
2008Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy TVCreator · Creator5.9
2008Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy TVTeleplay · Writing5.9
2008Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy TVStory · Writing5.9
2008Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy MovieExecutive Producer · Production6.0
2008Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy MovieCharacter Designer · Visual Effects6.0
2008Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy MovieStory · Writing6.0
2008Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy MovieProducer · Production6.0
2008Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy MovieDirector · Directing6.0
2008Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy MovieTeleplay · Writing6.0
2007Family Guy Presents: Blue Harvest MovieCreator · Crew7.4
2007Family Guy Presents: Blue Harvest MovieWriter · Writing7.4
2007Family Guy Presents: Blue Harvest MovieCharacter Designer · Visual Effects7.4
2007Family Guy Presents: Blue Harvest MovieExecutive Producer · Production7.4
2007The Winner TVProducer · Production5.3
2005Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story MovieCreator · Crew6.9
2005Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story MovieExecutive Producer · Production6.9
2005American Dad: The New CIA MovieCreator · Crew7.4
2005American Dad: The New CIA MovieDirector · Directing7.4
2005American Dad: The New CIA MovieExecutive Producer · Production7.4
2005American Dad: The New CIA MovieWriter · Writing7.4
2005American Dad! TVCreator · Creator7.0
2005American Dad! TVExecutive Producer · Production7.0
2005American Dad! TVWriter · Writing7.0
2003The Pitts TVConsulting Producer · Production7.5
2001A Very Special Family Guy Freakin' Christmas MovieWriter · Writing8.1
1999Family Guy TVCreator · Creator7.4
1999Family Guy TVExecutive Producer · Production7.4
1999Family Guy TVWriter · Writing7.4
1999Family Guy TVDirector · Directing7.4
1998Zoomates MovieWriter · Writing10.0
1998Oh Yeah! Cartoons TVWriter · Writing8.7
1998Oh Yeah! Cartoons TVCreator · Crew8.7
1997Cow and Chicken TVWriter · Writing7.1
1997Johnny Bravo TVWriter · Writing7.3
1997Johnny Bravo TVTeleplay · Writing7.3
1997Larry and Steve MovieWriter · Writing6.3
1997Larry and Steve MovieDirector · Directing6.3
1996Jungle Cubs TVWriter · Writing6.6
1995The Life of Larry MovieProducer · Production5.7
1995The Life of Larry MoviePainter · Art5.7
1995The Life of Larry MovieWriter · Writing5.7
1995The Life of Larry MovieBackground Designer · Art5.7
1995The Life of Larry MovieDirector · Directing5.7
1995The Life of Larry MovieAnimation · Visual Effects5.7
1995The Life of Larry MovieArt Direction · Art5.7
1995The Life of Larry MovieEditor · Editing5.7
1995What a Cartoon! TVWriter · Writing7.5
1995What a Cartoon! TVDirector · Directing7.5
TBAStewie TVExecutive Producer · Production
TBAStewie TVCreator · Creator

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Questions about Seth MacFarlane

What are Seth MacFarlane's most successful films?

Seth MacFarlane's most successful films include 'Ted' (2012) and its sequel 'Ted 2' (2015), both of which received significant box office success and popularity.

Has Seth MacFarlane won any awards?

Yes, Seth MacFarlane has won several awards, including multiple Primetime Emmy Awards for his work on 'Family Guy' and other projects.

What was Seth MacFarlane's first film?

Seth MacFarlane's first film was 'Ted' in 2012, which marked his directorial debut and became a major box office hit.

What is Seth MacFarlane's background in music?

Seth MacFarlane is a trained vocalist and has released several albums, showcasing his talents in jazz and traditional pop music.

What is Seth MacFarlane's estimated net worth?

Seth MacFarlane's estimated net worth is approximately $300 million, largely attributed to his success in television and film.

What are some highlights of Seth MacFarlane's career?

Career highlights for Seth MacFarlane include creating 'Family Guy,' directing 'Ted,' and his work as a voice actor for various animated characters.

What types of roles is Seth MacFarlane known for?

Seth MacFarlane is known for comedic roles, particularly in voice acting and creating animated characters, often with satirical elements.

Who are Seth MacFarlane's parents?

Seth MacFarlane's parents are Ronald Milton MacFarlane and Ann Perry, who supported his artistic interests from a young age.