Biography
Who is Seth MacFarlane?
Early life and real name
Seth MacFarlane Woodbury MacFarlane was born on October 26, 1973, in Kent, United States. His parents were Ronald Milton MacFarlane and Ann Perry Sager. As a child, he developed an interest in illustration and began drawing cartoon characters at age two. By age five, he knew he wanted to pursue a career in animation and created flip books.
At age nine, he began publishing a weekly comic strip titled Walter Crouton for a local newspaper called The Kent Good Times Dispatch. He received his high school diploma in 1991 from the Kent School, where he continued experimenting with animation using an 8 mm film camera given to him by his parents.
Education and early career
After graduating from high school, Seth attended the Rhode Island School of Design, where he majored in animation and produced student films. During his senior year, he made his thesis film titled The Life of Larry, which served as the inspiration for Family Guy. He graduated in 1995 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.
A professor submitted his student film to the animation studio Hanna-Barbera, where he was subsequently hired based on his writing talent. While working there, he contributed to television series such as Johnny Bravo, Cow and Chicken, and Dexter's Laboratory. During this period, he also created an animated short named Larry and Steve for Cartoon Network.
Television and film success
Seth pitched the concept of Family Guy to the Fox Broadcasting Company during his time at Hanna-Barbera. After producing a pilot episode, the network ordered the series, which debuted on January 31, 1999. He became television's youngest executive producer at age twenty-four and provided the voices for several main characters, including Peter, Stewie, and Brian Griffin.
In addition to Family Guy, he co-created the television series American Dad! And The Cleveland Show, and created the science fiction series The Orville. He expanded his film career by co-writing, directing, and starring in the comedy film Ted and its sequel Ted 2, alongside the western comedy A Million Ways to Die in the West.
Music and awards
Outside of television animation, Seth has pursued a career as a vocalist, releasing ten studio albums influenced by jazz orchestrations and Hollywood musicals. His debut album, Music Is Better Than Words, was released in 2011, and he has received five Grammy Award nominations for his musical work. He has performed at major venues including Carnegie Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, and the Royal Albert Hall.
His professional achievements have been recognized with numerous accolades, including multiple Primetime Emmy Awards for outstanding voice-over performances and original music. In 2019, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and in 2020, he was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame.
Birthday and age
Seth MacFarlane was born on October 26, 1973, which makes Seth 52 years old today. That birthday falls under the Scorpio sign. Seth shares the date with 37 other famous people.
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