Seth MacFarlane

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Seth MacFarlane

Seth MacFarlane at a reception after giving a speech at the Rhode Island School of Design
Born Seth Woodbury MacFarlane
October 26, 1973 (1973-10-26) (age 34)
Kent, Connecticut, United States
Years active 1995 - present

Seth Woodbury MacFarlane, born 26 October 1973, is a two-time Emmy award-winning American comedian, animator, screenwriter, producer, actor, voice actor and composer. MacFarlane is probably best known as the creator of the popular Fox animated series Family Guy and American Dad!. He was also the executive producer of the short-lived television series The Winner. MacFarlane produces his cartoons with his company, Fuzzy Door Productions.[1]

MacFarlane voices many of characters from his cartoon shows, such as Peter Griffin, Stewie Griffin, Brian Griffin and Glen Quagmire from Family Guy, and Stan Smith and Roger the Alien from American Dad! and The English Yokel in The Cleveland Show.[2] As an actor, he has made guest appearances on many shows including Gilmore Girls and The War at Home.

A science fiction fan, MacFarlane has made cameos and guest appearances on Star Trek: Enterprise. He also likes to make spoofs of Star Wars and Star Trek in several of his cartoons. Being a popular college speaker, he sometimes speaks at universities and colleges throughout the United States. He supports the Democratic Party[3] and publicly sided with the writers' union in the Writers Guild of America strike. After the strike, MacFarlane signed a $100 million dollar contract with Fox, making him the world's highest paid writer.

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[edit] Early life

MacFarlane was born on October 26, 1973, in Kent, Connecticut.[4] His parents, Ann Perry Sager and Ronald Milton MacFarlane, are from Newburyport, Massachusetts, and descended from immigrants that came from England, Scotland, Canada and Wales.[5] During his childhood, MacFarlane was interested in illustration. In an interview for USA Today, he revealed that he began drawing Fred Flintstone and Woody Woodpecker.[6] When he was eight years old, he drew "Walter Crouton", which was a comic strip for the The Kent Good Times Dispatch.[7] He received his high school diploma in 1991 from the Kent School in Connecticut, whose headmaster, the Rev. Richardson W. Schell, publicly rebuked MacFarlane for his "low" brand of humor and asked Fox not to air Family Guy.[8] MacFarlane's parents, who both taught at the school, resigned in protest.[9][10][11]

MacFarlane went on to study animation at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD).[7] As a student, he wanted to work for Disney. However, he later changed his mind upon graduating from RISD and recalled, "Like a lot of animators, I felt Disney is God. Now, it's become Disney is Satan".[12] During college, he created his thesis film entitled The Life of Larry.[7] His professor at RISD submitted MacFarlane's cartoon to Hanna-Barbera, where MacFarlane was later hired.[12]

[edit] Career in animation and television

At Hanna-Barbera, MacFarlane worked as an animator and writer for Cartoon Network's Cartoon Cartoons series.[13] He also worked on Johnny Bravo, Cow and Chicken, and Dexter's Laboratory.[14] MacFarlane also created and wrote a short titled "Zoomates" for Frederator Studios' Oh Yeah! Cartoons on Nickelodeon.[15] In 1996, MacFarlane created a sequel to The Life of Larry called Larry and Steve, which featured a middle-aged character named Larry and an intellectual dog Steve. The short was broadcast as one of Cartoon Network's World Premiere Toons. Executives at Fox saw both Larry shorts and contracted MacFarlane to create a series based on the characters called Family Guy.[1]

At twenty-four, MacFarlane was television's youngest executive producer.[6] Fox proposed to MacFarlane to do a fifteen minute short and financed him with $50,000.[16] MacFarlane stated that the pilot for Family Guy took six months to create and produce.[17] Recalling the experience in an interview with The New York Times, MacFarlane stated, "I spent about six months with no sleep and no life, just drawing like crazy in my kitchen and doing this pilot".[18] MacFarlane's heavy involvement with Family Guy caused him to expand to other animation projects, such as American Dad! and the newly created The Cleveland Show.

[edit] Family Guy

Seth MacFarlane and Seth Green perform in Family Guy Live in Los Angeles.
Seth MacFarlane and Seth Green perform in Family Guy Live in Los Angeles.
Main article: Family Guy

Family Guy first aired on January 31, 1999.[19] MacFarlane's work in animating Family Guy has been influenced by Jackie Gleason and Woody Allen's work, along with examples from The Simpsons and All in the Family.[20] In addition to writing two episodes, "Death Has a Shadow" and "Family Guy Viewer Mail #1", MacFarlane voices Family Guy's main characters—Peter Griffin, Stewie Griffin, Brian Griffin, Glenn Quagmire, and Tom Tucker.

MacFarlane's success with Family Guy has opened doors to other ventures relating to Family Guy. On April 26, 2005, he and composer Walter Murphy created Family Guy: Live in Vegas. The soundtrack features a Broadway show tune theme, and MacFarlane voiced Stewie in the track "Stewie's Sexy Party".[21] A fan of Broadway musicals,[1] MacFarlane comments on using musicals as a component to Family Guy:

“ "I love the lush orchestration and old-fashioned melody writing... it just gets you excited, that kind of music," he said. "It's very optimistic. And it's fun. The one thing that's missing for me, from popular music today, is fun. Guys like [Bing] Crosby, or Sinatra, or Dean Martin, or Mel Torme...these are guys who sounded like they were having a great time."[22] ”

In addition, a Family Guy video game was released in 2005.[23] Two years later, in August 2007, he gained a deal with AdSense to produce digital content.[24] Furthermore, MacFarlane takes cast members on the road to voice characters in front of a live audience. Family Guy Live provides fans with the opportunity to hear future scripts. For example in summer 2007, Chicago fans had the opportunity to hear the upcoming sixth season premiere "Blue Harvest". Shows have been played in Montreal, New York City, Chicago, and Los Angeles.[25] Yet, Family Guy has not been without criticism from audiences.

Family Guy has been pulled off the air twice due to the show's attitude towards controversial subjects. However, strong DVD sales caused Fox to reconsider airing Family Guy.[26] Though Family Guy's staff are out of work, MacFarlane mentions the shuffling of writers once Family Guy! is given the green light by Fox to be back on air, "One of the positive aspects of 'Family Guy' constantly being pulled off [the air] is that we were always having to restaff writers".[22]

During the sixth season, episodes of Family Guy and American Dad! were delayed from regular broadcast due the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike. Writers of the show were not paid sufficiently, according to the Writers Guild of America. Desiring to join the writers, MacFarlane participated in the Writers Guild of America strike.[27] Official production of the show was halted for most of December 2007 and various periods afterwards. Fox continued producing episodes without creator Seth MacFarlane's final approval. Though MacFarlane refused to work on the show, his contract under Fox required him to contribute to any episodes it would subsequently produce.[28] When hearing rumors of continuing production of Family Guy, MacFarlane stated that "it would just be a colossal dick move if they did that".[28] Production officially resumed after the end of the strike on February 12, 2008,[29] with episodes airing regularly, beginning with "Back to the Woods". In May 2008, MacFarlane reached a $100 million dollar agreement with Fox to keep Family Guy and American Dad until 2012. The deal makes him the world's highest paid television writer.[30]

[edit] American Dad!

Main article: American Dad!

Seth co-created American Dad, with Matt Weitzman and Mike Barker. American Dad! was first shown after Super Bowl XXXIX as a sneak preview on February 6, 2005. The show began airing regularly on Fox on May 1, 2005.[31][32] MacFarlane describes the show being similar to All in the Family.[22]

American Dad!'s plot is centered around and inspired by George W. Bush's neoconservative policies.[33] The show focuses on Stan Smith, a fanatical neoconservative and a CIA officer. Stan has a wife (Francine) and two children (Steve and Hayley), along with two unusual house guests: Roger, the extraterrestrial alien whom Stan rescued from Area 51, and Klaus the goldfish who hosts the transplanted brain of an East German 1986 Olympic skier.[34][35] Seth MacFarlane provides the voices of Stan and Roger. MacFarlane bases Roger's voice on Paul Lynde who played Uncle Arthur on Bewitched.[6] His sister Rachael MacFarlane provides her voice for Hayley.[36]

[edit] The Winner

Main article: The Winner

MacFarlane was the executive producer of a live-action sitcom starring Rob Corddry called The Winner.[37] The show premiered on Fox on March 4, 2007.[38] The plot has a man named Glen discussing the time he matured at thirty-two and has him pursuing his only love, after she moves in next door. Glen meets her son and both become good friends.[39]

After six episodes, the show was officially canceled on May 16, 2007.[40] However, at Family Guy Live in Montreal on July 21, 2007, Seth MacFarlane stated, "It is looking like there could be a future life for The Winner".[41] After MacFarlane's statement Fox nor MacFarlane has released any type of plans of the show returning to broadcast.

[edit] The Cleveland Show

Main article: The Cleveland Show

MacFarlane is currently developing a Family Guy spin-off called The Cleveland Show, which focuses on the character of Cleveland Brown and his family. The idea for the show originated from a suggestion by Family Guy writer and voice of Cleveland, Mike Henry. Fox has ordered 13 episodes and the series is expected to be announced as a part of the 2008–2009 FOX lineup.[42]


[edit] Guest appearances

Seth MacFarlane signs autographs at the Star Wars Convention in Los Angeles on May 26, 2007.
Seth MacFarlane signs autographs at the Star Wars Convention in Los Angeles on May 26, 2007.

Seth has appeared on sitcoms, comedy and news shows, independent films, and other cartoons. MacFarlane served as a host to the Canadian Awards for the Electronic & Animated Arts's Second Annual Elan Awards on February 15, 2008.[43] In 2002, MacFarlane appeared in the Gilmore Girls's episode "Lorelai's Graduation Day".[17] Four years later on November 5, 2006, MacFarlane guest starred on Fox's The War at Home as "Hillary's Date", an unnamed 33-year-old man who secretly dates teenaged Hillary in the episode "I Wash My Hands of You".[12][44] MacFarlane has also appeared as the engineer Ensign Rivers on the show Star Trek: Enterprise in the third season episode "The Forgotten" and the fourth season episode "Affliction".[45] During 2006, Seth had a role in the short independent film Life is Short. His character is Dr. Ned, a psychologist who advises a short man (played by Freaks and Geeks star Samm Levine) to have relationships with taller women.[46]

In Fox's comedy show MADtv on November 11, 2006, MacFarlane appeared and showed a live action re-enactment of a scene from the Family Guy episode "Fast Times at Buddy Cianci, Jr. High". In the scene, Peter and Lois suspect Chris of murdering his teacher's husband. As a reaction, Meg jumps out the window in fear. The actress playing Meg was cut and bled after her window stunt. A version with Seth as Peter, Kathy Griffin (Nicole Parker) as Lois, Dane Cook (Ike Barinholtz) as Chris, Queen Latifah (Nicole Randall Johnson) as Meg, and Snoop Dogg (Keegan-Michael Key) as Stewie was recorded over the original cartoon.[47]

MacFarlane has also appeared on news shows and late night television shows such as Jimmy Kimmel Live[48] and The Late Show with David Letterman.[49] On January 19, 2007, MacFarlane appeared on Countdown with Keith Olbermann on MSNBC to discuss Stephen Colbert's appearance on The O'Reilly Factor and Bill O'Reilly's return appearance on The Colbert Report. MacFarlane introduced the segment by saying in Stewie's voice "Oh, wait Bill. Hold still, allow me to soil myself on you. Victory is mine!"[50] Three months later on March 24, 2007, MacFarlane was interviewed on Fox's Talkshow with Spike Feresten,[51] and closed the show by singing the Frank Sinatra song "You Make Me Feel So Young".[52]

He has voiced characters in other cartoon shows and movies. He voiced Wayne "The Main Brain" McClain in an episode of Aqua Teen Hunger Force.[53] He has also voiced various characters on Adult Swim's Robot Chicken—including a parody of Lion-O and Emperor Palpatine as well as Peter Griffin himself in the Season 2 premiere —and the villain "The Manotaur" in Bob Boyle's animated kids series Yin Yang Yo.[54] In addition, MacFarlane voices Johann Kraus in the upcoming film Hellboy II: The Golden Army.[55]

[edit] Speaking engagements

MacFarlane is a popular guest to college campuses. His agent David Buchalter reveals that "[the speeches] are a great opportunity for him to reach out and stay connected with his audience".[56] Invited by Stanford University's ASSU Speakers' Bureau, MacFarlane spoke to a crowd of over 1,000 at Memorial Auditorium on April 16, 2006.[57] MacFarlane was invited by Harvard University's class of 2006 to deliver the "class day" address on June 7, 2006. He spoke as himself, as Peter Griffin, as Stewie Griffin, and as Glen Quagmire.[58] He also gave speeches at George Washington University,[56] Washington University in St. Louis,[14] the University of Texas,[59] and the University of Missouri.[60]

[edit] Personal life

MacFarlane is an avid Star Wars, Star Trek and science fiction fan.[45][61] For example, MacFarlane appeared at a Star Wars convention to promote his new Family Guy episode "Blue Harvest" on May 26, 2007.[62] Musically, he is a skilled pianist and singer who, at a young age, worked with the same vocal coaches as Frank Sinatra.[1] He also watches The Sopranos and Real Time with Bill Maher.[20]

Seth MacFarlane speaks at a Writers Guild of America rally in Culver City on November 9, 2007.
Seth MacFarlane speaks at a Writers Guild of America rally in Culver City on November 9, 2007.

Unmarried,[63] MacFarlane is currently dating Eliza Dushku.[64] He is also an atheist.[3] In 2004, in an interview with The Daily Princetonian, MacFarlane noted his similarities to Brian on Family Guy, revealing, "I have some Brian type issues from time to time — looking for the right person — but I date as much as the next guy".[63]

[edit] Political beliefs

Politically, MacFarlane is a devoted Democrat.[3] He has donated $33,500 to Democratic causes such as the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.[65] In addition, he has also donated $1,000 to U.S. Presidential Candidate Barack Obama.[65]

MacFarlane is a supporter of gay rights[3] and gay marriage.[3] He said his views were influenced by his gay cousin.[3] A family member had mentioned, "maybe there is a way [his cousin] can be cured". Angered, MacFarlane stated about the situation, "[that it is] fucking horrifying to hear [that] from someone [he] love[s]".[3]

[edit] Experience with September 11, 2001 attacks

On the morning of the September 11, 2001 attacks, MacFarlane was scheduled to return to Los Angeles on American Airlines Flight 11 from Boston, Massachusetts, after being a keynote speaker at his alma mater. According to MacFarlane, his travel agent recorded the wrong time that the plane would depart (8:15 a.m. instead of 7:45 a.m.).[66] He was also hung over from drinking the previous night.[67] As a result of the combination with both factors, he arrived at 7:30 and found out the gates were closed.[66] At 8:14 a.m., fifteen minutes after the departure of American Airlines Flight 11, the plane was hijacked.[68] The plane was later flown into the North Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City and crashed at 8:46 a.m., with no survivors.[69]

In an interview with TVShowsOnDVD.com, MacFarlane said the following about his close call:

The only reason it hasn’t really affected me as it maybe could have is I didn’t really know that I was in any danger until after it was over, so I never had that panic moment. After the fact, it was sobering, but people have a lot of close calls; you’re crossing the street and you almost get hit by a car… this one just happened to be related to something massive. I really can’t let it affect me because I’m a comedy writer. I have to put that in the back of my head.[70]

[edit] Awards and nominations

Seth MacFarlane received two Emmy awards for his vocal performances and music on Family Guy. He has also been honored with animation awards. In addition, MacFarlane has an honorary degree. More than ten years later, MacFarlane received an honorary doctorate of fine arts at his alma mater's commencement on June 2, 2007.[71]

Year Award Category Result
2007 1st Annual Wave Awards, Academy of Wireless Arts, Video and Entertainment 2007 Favorite Clipped (from television) Comedy Series, Family Guy Won[72]
2006 Annie Award winner for Best Voice Acting in an Animated Television Production. Stewie Griffin, "Brian the Bachelor" episode. Family Guy. Won[73]
2002 Emmy Award winner for Outstanding Music and Lyrics. Family Guy Won[74]
2000 Emmy Award winner for Outstanding Voice-over Performance. Stewie Griffin, Family Guy. Won[74]

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NAME MacFarlane, Seth
ALTERNATIVE NAMES MacFarlane, Seth Woodbury
SHORT DESCRIPTION Television producer
DATE OF BIRTH 1973-10-26
PLACE OF BIRTH Kent, Connecticut, United States
DATE OF DEATH
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