Cast & creator
Seth MacFarlane
Best known for Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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.
Also known as: Seth Woodbury MacFarlane, Seth Mac Farlane, Seth McFarlane, سيث ماكفارلن, 塞思·麦克法兰
100
film credits
114
television credits
119
1953–2026 · acting roles
6.9
average across scored titles
Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (214)
Showing 214 of 214 credits
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest
2009
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self - Guest
2014
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self - Guest
2015
The Simpsons
Ben (voice)
1989
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self
2014Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self - Guest
2014
The Daily Show
Self
1996
Family Guy
Peter Griffin / Brian Griffin / Stewie Griffin / Glenn Quagmire (voice)
1999Family Guy
Writer
1999Family Guy
Executive Producer
1999Family Guy
Director
1999Family Guy
Creator
1999
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Self
2019
American Dad!
Stan Smith / Roger (voice)
2005American Dad!
Writer
2005American Dad!
Executive Producer
2005American Dad!
Creator
2005
Bones
Stewie Griffin (voice)
2005
Conan
Self
2010
Saturday Night Live
Self - Host
1975
The Graham Norton Show
Self
2007
The View
Self - Guest
1997The View
Self
1997
The Late Late Show with James Corden
Self - Guest
2015
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self - Guest
2003
Real Time with Bill Maher
Self
2003
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Self - Guest
1988
Gilmore Girls
Zach
2000
Futurama
Seymour (voice)
1999
Phineas and Ferb
Jeff McGarland (voice)
2007
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Seth - Guest
1992
Star Trek: Enterprise
Engineer
2001Star Trek: Enterprise
Ensign Rivers
2001
Robot Chicken
2005Robot Chicken
Santa Claus (voice)
2005Robot Chicken
Seth MacFarlane / Mark L. Walberg / Trojan Man (voice)
2005Robot Chicken
Emperor Palpatine (voice)
2005Robot Chicken
Lion-O / Dan / Narrator (voice)
2005Robot Chicken
Jerry Poppendaddi / Ratchet (voice)
2005Robot Chicken
Billy Ray Cyrus / Santa Claus / Evil Scientist (voice)
2005
The Orville
Capt. Ed Mercer
2017The Orville
Director
2017The Orville
Writer
2017The Orville
Executive Producer
2017The Orville
Creator
2017
The Drew Barrymore Show
Self - Guest
2020
Cow and Chicken
Writer
1997
Johnny Bravo
Teleplay
1997Johnny Bravo
Writer
1997
ted
Ted (voice)
2024ted
Bill Clinton (uncredited)
2024ted
Executive Producer
2024ted
Main Title Theme Composer
2024ted
Writer
2024ted
Director
2024ted
Songs
2024ted
Creator
2024
Aqua Teen Hunger Force
Wayne "The Brain" McClain (voice)
2000
The Cleveland Show
Tim the Bear (voice)
2009The Cleveland Show
Executive Producer
2009The Cleveland Show
Writer
2009The Cleveland Show
Creator
2009
The Oscars
Self - Host
1953
Ted 2
Ted (voice)
2015Ted 2
Director
2015Ted 2
Producer
2015Ted 2
Writer
2015Ted 2
Characters
2015
Carpool Karaoke: The Series
Self
2017
The Naked Gun
Producer
2025
FlashForward
FBI Agent
2009FlashForward
Agent Jake Curdy
2009
Sing
Mike (voice)
2016
Cosmos
Giordano Bruno (voice)
2014Cosmos
(voice)
2014Cosmos
President Harry S. Truman (voice)
2014Cosmos
Sherwood Rowland (voice)
2014Cosmos
Executive Producer
2014
What a Cartoon!
Larry / Steve (voice)
1995What a Cartoon!
Director
1995What a Cartoon!
Writer
1995
Yin Yang Yo!
The Manotaur (voice)
2006
Ted
Ted (voice)
2012Ted
Screenplay
2012Ted
Director
2012Ted
Producer
2012Ted
Story
2012Ted
Lyricist
2012
The War at Home
Hillary's Date
2005
Entertainment Tonight
Self
1981
Oh Yeah! Cartoons
Writer
1998Oh Yeah! Cartoons
Creator
1998
Logan Lucky
Max Chilblain
2017
StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson
Self
2015
Good Times
Executive Producer
2024
Complete Savages
2004
Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy
Various Characters (voice)
2008Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy
Writer
2008Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy
Creator
2008
Jungle Cubs
Writer
1996
A Million Ways to Die in the West
Albert
2014A Million Ways to Die in the West
Director
2014A Million Ways to Die in the West
Writer
2014A Million Ways to Die in the West
Producer
2014Too Late with Adam Carolla
2005
Talkshow with Spike Feresten
2006
3-South
2002
The Loudest Voice
Brian Lewis
2019
Hellboy II: The Golden Army
Johann Krauss (voice)
2008
Movie 43
Seth MacFarlane (segment “The Pitch”)
2013
Blunt Talk
Executive Producer
2015
Hart to Heart
Self
2021
Bordertown
Executive Producer
2016
The 'Burbs
Executive Producer
2026
Tooth Fairy
Ziggy
2010The Pitts
Radio Announcer (voice)
2003The Pitts
Movie Dad (voice) / Son (voice)
2003The Pitts
Consulting Producer
2003
May the 12th Be with You
Stewie Griffin (voice)
2024
Delirium
Peter Griffin / Brian Griffin / Quagmire (archive footage)
2014
TED: The Animated Series
Ted (voice)
2026TED: The Animated Series
Executive Producer
2026TED: The Animated Series
Creator
2026
Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story
Stewie Griffin / Various Characters (voice)
2005Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story
Creator
2005Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story
Executive Producer
2005
Family Guy Presents: Something, Something, Something, Dark Side
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)
2009Family Guy Presents: Something, Something, Something, Dark Side
Executive Producer
2009Family Guy Presents: Something, Something, Something, Dark Side
Writer
2009
Peacock Presents: The At-Home Variety Show Featuring Seth MacFarlane
Self - Host
2020
Music by John Williams
Self - Filmmaker / Vocalist
2024
The Winner
Producer
2007
Books of Blood
Executive Producer
2020
MADtv
Seth MacFarlane / Peter Griffin
1995
Family Guy Presents: It's a Trap!
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)
2010Family Guy Presents: It's a Trap!
Executive Producer
2010Family Guy Presents: It's a Trap!
Creator
2010Family Guy Presents: It's a Trap!
Writer
2010
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)
2007Family Guy Presents: Blue Harvest
Executive Producer
2007Family Guy Presents: Blue Harvest
Character Designer
2007Family Guy Presents: Blue Harvest
Writer
2007Family Guy Presents: Blue Harvest
Creator
2007
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
Mars Vegas Singer (singing voice)
2009Stewie
Stewie Griffin / Bean (voice)
Stewie
Executive Producer
Stewie
Creator
The Drawn Together Movie: The Movie!
I.S.R.A.E.L. (aka Intelligent Smart Robotic Animated Eraser Lady) (voice)
2010
Star Wars Detours
Emperor Palpatine (voice)
Sock or Hat?
Self - Contestant
2014
The End Is Nye
Executive Producer
2022The End Is Nye
Creator
2022
The Cowboy
Self
2016
Robot Chicken: Star Wars
Emperor Palpatine (voice)
2007
Family Guy Presents: Stewie Kills Lois and Lois Kills Stewie
Peter Griffin / Stewie Griffin / Stan Smith (voice)
2009Family Guy Presents: Stewie Kills Lois and Lois Kills Stewie
Executive Producer
2009
American Dad: The New CIA
Stan Smith / Roger (voice)
2005American Dad: The New CIA
Director
2005American Dad: The New CIA
Executive Producer
2005American Dad: The New CIA
Creator
2005American Dad: The New CIA
Writer
2005
Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III
Emperor Palpatine (voice)
2010
The Truth Is in the Stars
Self
2017
Comedy Central Roast of David Hasselhoff
Self - Roastmaster
2010
Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode II
Emperor Palpatine / Dr. Ball / Figrin D'an (voice)
2008
FOX 25th Anniversary Special
Self
2012
Stoner Cats
Reginald
2021Stoner Cats
Dave
2021
The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular
Self - Performer
2024
Comedy Central Roast of Charlie Sheen
Self - Roastmaster
2011
Carl Sagan: We Are Made of Star Stuff
Producer
2026
Comedy Central Roast of Donald Trump
Self
2011
The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special - In 3D! On Ice!
Self
2010
Family Guy Presents: Seth & Alex's Almost Live Comedy Show
Self / Various (voice)
2009Family Guy Presents: Seth & Alex's Almost Live Comedy Show
Writer
2009
Starring Adam West
Self
2013
TV's Funniest Animated Stars: A Paley Center for Media Special
Self / Stewie Griffin (voice)
2015
The X Protocol
Animation
2026
Sinatra 100: An All-Star Grammy Concert
Self
2015
Robot Chicken: Christmas Specials
Various (voice) (archive sound)
2014
A Very Special Family Guy Freakin' Christmas
Peter Griffin / Brian / Stewie / Quagmire / additional (voice)
2001A Very Special Family Guy Freakin' Christmas
Writer
2001
Zoomates
Writer
1998
Hellboy: In Service of the Demon
Self
2008
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)
1995The Life of Larry
Writer
1995The Life of Larry
Director
1995The Life of Larry
Producer
1995The Life of Larry
Editor
1995The Life of Larry
Art Direction
1995The Life of Larry
Animation
1995The Life of Larry
Background Designer
1995The Life of Larry
Painter
1995
Larry and Steve
Larry/Steve/Old Man/Pilot/Ricky/Redneck/Scottsman/Kid in Pound (voice)
1997Larry and Steve
Writer
1997Larry and Steve
Director
1997
Gwen Stefani: You Make It Feel Like Christmas
Self
2017
Seth MacFarlane: Swingin' in Concert
Self
2011
Pencils vs Pixels
Self
2023
This Changes Everything
Executive Producer
2015Life Is Short
Dr. Ned
2006
BBC Proms - A Celebration of Classic MGM Film Musicals
Self- vocals
2009
Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy
Various Characters (voice)
2008Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy
Director
2008Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy
Story
2008Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy
Teleplay
2008Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy
Character Designer
2008Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy
Executive Producer
2008Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy
Producer
2008
BBC Swingin' Christmas
Self - Performer
2010
Teen Choice Awards
Self
1999Return of the Sun Devil
Narrator (voice)
1996
Goodbye Channel 99
The Family Guy
2023Construção
Peter Griffin