Highest rated as cast or director
Family Guy
Since 1999 · 24 Seasons
The Orville
2017 · 3 Seasons
ted
2024 · 2 Seasons
American Dad!
Since 2005 · 22 Seasons
Seth MacFarlane's 5 titles from the 2000s have a median Balasaur Score of 73, led by Family Guy Presents: Something, Something, Something, Dark Side (76) and Hellboy II: The Golden Army (75), against 65 for those from the 2010s.
Biography
Seth Woodbury MacFarlane (born October 26, 1973) is an American animator, writer, comedian, producer, actor, singer, voice actor, and director best known for creating the animated sitcoms Family Guy, American Dad! and The Cleveland Show, for which he also voices many of the shows' various characters. A native of Kent, Connecticut, MacFarlane is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, where he studied animation, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree. He was an animator and writer for Hanna-Barbera for several television shows, including Johnny Bravo, Cow and Chicken and Dexter's Laboratory, before creating his own series for 20th Century Fox entitled Family Guy in 1999. MacFarlane would go on to co-create American Dad! in 2005, The Winner in 2007 and The Cleveland Show in 2009 for 20th Century Fox. As an actor, he has made guest appearances on shows such as Gilmore Girls, The War at Home and FlashForward. MacFarlane's interest in science fiction and fantasy has led to cameo and guest appearances on Star Trek: Enterprise and voicing the character of Johann Kraus in Guillermo del Toro's Hellboy II: The Golden Army. In 2008, he created his own YouTube series entitled Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy. As a performer, MacFarlane has sung at several venues, including Carnegie and Royal Albert Hall. MacFarlane has 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 has been a subject of criticism from television watchdog groups, such as the Parents Television Council, who regularly condemn Family Guy for its indecency. He occasionally speaks at universities and colleges throughout the United States, and is a supporter of gay rights. On the February 10, 2011 episode of the TBS variety nighttime talk-show series Conan, MacFarlane announced he is directing his first feature-length film, Ted. The film stars Mark Wahlberg as an adult, who as a child, wished his teddy bear would come to life. MacFarlane will be the voice and motion capture for the bear.
Acted in 57
2020s
- 2026
TED: The Animated Series
Ted (voice) · 8 episodes
- 2024
- 2023
Goodbye Channel 99
The Family Guy
- 2021
Stoner Cats
Reginald / Dave (voice) · 6 episodes
2010s
- 2019
- 2017
- 2016
- 2015
- 2014
Robot Chicken: Christmas Specials
Various (voice) (archive sound)
Family Guy: The Simpsons Guy
Peter Griffin / Brian Griffin / Stewie Griffin / Glenn Quagmire (voice)
Delirium
Peter Griffin / Brian Griffin / Quagmire (archive footage) · 1 episode
- 2013
- 2012
- 2010
Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III
Emperor Palpatine (voice)
2000s
- 2009
Family Guy Presents: Stewie Kills Lois and Lois Kills Stewie
Peter Griffin / Stewie Griffin / Stan Smith (voice)
- 2008
Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy
Various Characters (voice)
- 2007
Family Guy Presents: Blue Harvest
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)
- 2006
- 2005
American Dad: The New CIA
Stan Smith / Roger (voice)
- 2004
- 2002
- 2001
A Very Special Family Guy Freakin' Christmas
Peter Griffin / Brian / Stewie / Quagmire / additional (voice)
- 2000
1990s
- 1999
- 1997
Larry and Steve
Larry/Steve/Old Man/Pilot/Ricky/Redneck/Scottsman/Kid in Pound (voice)
- 1995
MADtv
Seth MacFarlane / Peter Griffin · 1 episode
The Life of Larry
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)
- 1992
1980s
- 1989
No release date
Star Wars Detours
Emperor Palpatine (voice) · 6 episodes
Produced 30
2020s
- 2027
- 2026
TED: The Animated Series
Executive Producer
- 2025
- 2024
- 2022
- 2020
2010s
- 2017
- 2016
- 2015
This Changes Everything
Executive Producer
Blunt Talk
Executive Producer
- 2014
- 2013
Dads
Executive Producer
- 2012
- 2010
2000s
- 2009
Family Guy Presents: Stewie Kills Lois and Lois Kills Stewie
Executive Producer
- 2008
Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy
Executive Producer, Producer
- 2007
Family Guy Presents: Blue Harvest
Executive Producer
The Winner
Producer
- 2005
American Dad: The New CIA
Executive Producer
1990s
- 1999
- 1995
The Life of Larry
Producer
Wrote 24
2020s
- 2024
2010s
- 2017
- 2015
- 2014
- 2012
- 2010
2000s
- 2009
Family Guy Presents: Seth & Alex's Almost Live Comedy Show
Writer
- 2008
Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy
Story, Teleplay
- 2007
Family Guy Presents: Blue Harvest
Writer
- 2005
American Dad: The New CIA
Writer
- 2001
A Very Special Family Guy Freakin' Christmas
Writer
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
Zoomates
Writer
- 1997
Larry and Steve
Writer
- 1996
- 1995
The Life of Larry
Writer
Directed 11
2020s
- 2024
2010s
- 2017
- 2015
- 2014
- 2012
2000s
- 2008
Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy
Director
- 2005
American Dad: The New CIA
Director
1990s
- 1999
- 1997
Larry and Steve
Director
- 1995
The Life of Larry
Director
Created 8
2020s
- 2026
TED: The Animated Series
Creator
- 2024
- 2022
2010s
- 2017
2000s
- 2009
- 2008
- 2005
1990s
- 1999
Other crew 6
2020s
- 2026
2010s
- 2010
2000s
- 2007
Family Guy Presents: Blue Harvest
Creator
- 2005
American Dad: The New CIA
Creator
1990s
- 1998
Visual effects 4
2020s
- 2026
The X Protocol
Animation
2000s
- 2008
Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy
Character Designer
- 2007
Family Guy Presents: Blue Harvest
Character Designer
1990s
- 1995
The Life of Larry
Animation
Edited 1
1990s
- 1995
The Life of Larry
Editor
Art department 1
1990s
- 1995
The Life of Larry
Art Direction, Background Designer, Painter
Sound 1
2020s
- 2024
Appearances44
2020s
- 2026
- 2024
The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular
Self - Performer
- 2023
- 2021
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
- 2017
Gwen Stefani: You Make It Feel Like Christmas
Self
- 2016
The Cowboy
Self · 2 episodes
- 2015
TV's Funniest Animated Stars: A Paley Center for Media Special
Self / Stewie Griffin (voice)
Sinatra 100: An All-Star Grammy Concert
Self
- 2014
Sock or Hat?
Self - Contestant · 1 episode
- 2013
Starring Adam West
Self
- 2012
FOX 25th Anniversary Special
Self
- 2011
Seth MacFarlane: Swingin' in Concert
Self
- 2010
BBC Swingin' Christmas
Self - Performer
Comedy Central Roast of David Hasselhoff
Self - Roastmaster
The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special - In 3D! On Ice!
Self
2000s
- 2009
Family Guy Presents: Seth & Alex's Almost Live Comedy Show
Self / Various (voice)
BBC Proms - A Celebration of Classic MGM Film Musicals
Self- vocals
- 2008
Hellboy: In Service of the Demon
Self
- 2007
- 2005
- 2003
1990s
- 1999
Teen Choice Awards
Self · 1 episode
- 1997
- 1996
1980s
- 1988
- 1981
1970s
- 1975
1950s
- 1953
