Seth MacFarlane: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Seth Woodbury MacFarlane
Born	October 26, 1973 (age 53) • Connecticut
Awards And Honors	Emmy Award (2000) • Emmy Award (2019): Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance • Emmy Award (2017): Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance • Emmy Award (2016): Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance • Emmy Award (2002): Outstanding Music and Lyrics • Emmy Award (2000): Outstanding Voice-Over Performance • Television Academy Hall of Fame (inducted 2020)
Notable Works	“A Million Ways to Die in the West” • “Ted 2” • “Ted”
Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In)	"Late Show with David Letterman" (2006–2009) • "3-South" (2003) • "Cosmos" (2014) • "Family Guy" (1999–2020) • "The Drawn Together Movie: The Movie!" (2010) • "Aqua Teen Hunger Force" (2003) • "Futurama" (2013) • "Tooth Fairy" (2010) • "Phineas and Ferb" (2010) • "The Cleveland Show" (2009–2012) • "Crank Yankers" (2003–2005) • "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" (2012–2018) • "Gilmore Girls" (2002–2003) • "Yin! Yang! Yo!" (2008) • "Ted" (2012) • "The War at Home" (2006) • "The Orville" (2017–2019) • "Movie 43" (2013) • "A Million Ways to Die in the West" (2014) • "Sing" (2016) • "Johnny Bravo" (2004) • "Logan Lucky" (2017) • "The Loudest Voice" (2019) • "The Pitts" (2003) • "Will & Grace" (2003) • "Larry & Steve" (1997) • "Bones" (2009) • "Robot Chicken" (2001–2014) • "American Dad!" (2005–2020) • "MADtv" (2006) • "Lovin' Lakin" (2012) • "Ted 2" (2015) • "Hellboy II: The Golden Army" (2008) • "Enterprise" (2004–2005) • "Bordertown" (2016) • "The Simpsons" (2013) • "Help Me Help You" (2007)
Movies/Tv Shows (Directed)	"Ted 2" (2015) • "Ted" (2012) • "Larry & Steve" (1997) • "The Cleveland Show" (2009) • "A Million Ways to Die in the West" (2014) • "The Orville" (2018–2019)
Movies/Tv Shows (Film Editor)	"Family Guy" (2005)
Movies/Tv Shows (Writing/Creator)	"The At-Home Variety Show" (2020) • "Johnny Bravo" (1997) • "Family Guy" (1999–2020) • "Jungle Cubs" (1996) • "A Million Ways to Die in the West" (2014) • "Ted" (2012) • "American Dad!" (2005–2020) • "The Orville" (2017–2019) • "The What a Cartoon Show" (1997) • "Dexter's Laboratory" (1998) • "Ted 2" (2015) • "Cow and Chicken" (1997) • "The Cleveland Show" (2009–2013) • "Oh Yeah! Cartoons" (1998) • "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective" (1996–1999) • "I Am Weasel" (1997)

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Seth MacFarlane was born in Kent, Connecticut, United States.

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Seth MacFarlane was born on October 26, 1973.

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