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 H...
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Complete Filmography

The Naked Gun
2025
Producer
Only one man has the particular set of skills... to lead Police Squad and save the world: Lt. Frank Drebin Jr.

The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular
2024
as Self - Performer
Hosted by Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro, The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular returns for its dazzling ninth year. This festive cel...

Music by John Williams
2024
as Self - Filmmaker / Vocalist
His unforgettable scores are an essential part of some of the most beloved movies of our time, over a career that spans decades. See and hear maestro ...

May the 12th Be with You
2024
as Stewie Griffin (voice)
It's Mother's Day and Marge Simpson joins the moms of Disney+ on a special holiday outing that turns into an epic galactic adventure filled with heroe...

Goodbye Channel 99
2023
as The Family Guy
A silent film mourning the death of Analog television.

Pencils vs Pixels
2023
as Self
A documentary told from the voices of the "second golden age" of animation in the 1990s and 2000s about the rise, fall and rise again of hand-drawn an...

Stoner Cats
2021
as Reginald
Cats getting stoned. Animated series centered on five house cats who mysteriously become sentient. With their "higher" consciousness, they create an a...

Stoner Cats
2021
as Dave
Cats getting stoned. Animated series centered on five house cats who mysteriously become sentient. With their "higher" consciousness, they create an a...

Books of Blood
2020
Executive Producer
A journey into uncharted and forbidden territory through three tales tangled in space and time.

Gwen Stefani: You Make It Feel Like Christmas
2017
as Self
A modern take on the traditional Christmas specials featuring musical performances and fun holiday sketches.

Barbra: The Music ... The Mem'ries ... The Magic!
2017
as Self (archive footage)
Iconic songstress Barbra Streisand culminates her 13-city tour in Miami with dazzling ballads, Broadway standards and stories from behind the scenes.

Logan Lucky
2017
as Max Chilblain
Trying to reverse a family curse, brothers Jimmy and Clyde Logan set out to execute an elaborate robbery during the legendary Coca-Cola 600 race at th...

The Truth Is in the Stars
2017
as Self
William Shatner sits down with scientists, innovators and celebrities to discuss how the optimism of 'Star Trek' influenced multiple generations.

Sing
2016
as Mike (voice)
A koala named Buster recruits his best friend to help him drum up business for his theater by hosting a singing competition.

TV's Funniest Animated Stars: A Paley Center for Media Special
2015
as Self / Stewie Griffin (voice)
The top 40 funniest cartoon characters are showcased in this TV special, as determined by a Nielsen viewers' survey.

Sinatra 100: An All-Star Grammy Concert
2015
as Self
A tribute concert celebrating Frank Sinatraโs 100th birthday that promises performances from Tony Bennett, Garth Brooks, Alicia Keys, John Legend, Ada...

This Changes Everything
2015
Executive Producer
Based on Naomi Klein's book This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. the Climate, a look at how people in various communities around the world play a r...

Ted 2
2015
as Ted (voice)
Newlywed couple Ted and Tami-Lynn want to have a baby, but in order to qualify to be a parent, Ted will have to prove he's a person in a court of law.

Ted 2
2015
Director, Producer, Writer
Newlywed couple Ted and Tami-Lynn want to have a baby, but in order to qualify to be a parent, Ted will have to prove he's a person in a court of law.

Robot Chicken: Christmas Specials
2014
as Various (voice) (archive sound)
This DVD release features six Christmas special episodes from Robot Chicken's hilariously outrageous 6 seasons, plus comes loaded with holiday-themed ...

A Million Ways to Die in the West
2014
as Albert
As a cowardly farmer begins to fall for the mysterious new woman in town, he must put his new-found courage to the test when her husband, a notorious ...

A Million Ways to Die in the West
2014
Director, Producer, Writer
As a cowardly farmer begins to fall for the mysterious new woman in town, he must put his new-found courage to the test when her husband, a notorious ...

Born Again Virgin Christmas Special
2013
as Santa Claus (voice)
Robot Chicken takes down Christmas once again! Our writers reveal the origins of the Heat Miser and Cold Miser. Witness Ebenezer Scrooge learn the tru...

Starring Adam West
2013
as Self
A documentary following the career ups and downs of television's Batman as his confidants fight to get him a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Movie 43
2013
as Seth MacFarlane (segment โThe Pitchโ)
A series of interconnected short films are the backdrop for a maniac screenwriter who pitches insane storylines featuring some of Hollywood's biggest ...

Robot Chicken's ATM Christmas Special
2012
as Santa Claus (voice)
The Robot Chicken Christmas Special has Santa nearly missing Christmas; Kano from Mortal Kombat shares the holidays with Mrs. Cage; Justin Bieber's ne...

Ted
2012
as Ted (voice)
John Bennett, a man whose childhood wish of bringing his teddy bear to life came true, now must decide between keeping the relationship with the bear ...

Ted
2012
Screenplay, Director, Story
John Bennett, a man whose childhood wish of bringing his teddy bear to life came true, now must decide between keeping the relationship with the bear ...

FOX 25th Anniversary Special
2012
as Self
A special celebrating FOX's 25 years on the air. Highlights from iconic series and tributes to memorable moments, as well as celebrities honoring the ...

Seth MacFarlane: Swingin' in Concert
2011
as Self
Emmy-winning writer, producer, director, and actor of 'Family Guy', Seth MacFarlane takes to the stage to wow audiences in the style of crooners like ...

Comedy Central Roast of Charlie Sheen
2011
as Self - Roastmaster
It's Charlie Sheen's turn to step in to the celebrity hot seat for the latest installment of The Comedy Central Roast.

Comedy Central Roast of Donald Trump
2011
as Self
It's Donald Trump's turn to step in to the celebrity hot seat for the latest installment of The Comedy Central Roast.

BBC Swingin' Christmas
2010
as Self - Performer
Michael Parkinson presents the sensational John Wilson Orchestra in a celebration of festive musical treats from the golden age of swing, with soloist...

Family Guy Presents: It's a Trap!
2010
as 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)
With the Griffins stuck again at home during a blackout, Peter tells the story of โStar Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi.โ

Family Guy Presents: It's a Trap!
2010
Executive Producer, Creator, Writer
With the Griffins stuck again at home during a blackout, Peter tells the story of โStar Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi.โ

Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III
2010
as Emperor Palpatine (voice)
Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III, directed by Chris McKay, combines the satirical sensibilities of Green and Matthew Senreich's Robot Chicken with...

Comedy Central Roast of David Hasselhoff
2010
as Self - Roastmaster
Time to hassle the Hoff at the rudest, raunchiest television event of the year--The Comedy Central Roast of David Hasselhoff. From running in slo-mo o...

The Drawn Together Movie: The Movie!
2010
as I.S.R.A.E.L. (aka Intelligent Smart Robotic Animated Eraser Lady) (voice)
When the mystery-solving musician Foxxy Love notices she and her fellow housemates can curse without being bleepedโsomething they've never been able t...

Tooth Fairy
2010
as Ziggy
When minor-league hockey player Derek Thompson -- who has a penchant for knocking out his opponents' teeth every time he plays -- disillusions a fan, ...

The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special - In 3D! On Ice!
2010
as Self
The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special โ In 3-D! On Ice! is a documentary special that examined the "cultural phenomenon" of the American animated tele...

Family Guy Presents: Something, Something, Something, Dark Side
2009
as 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)
Peter makes good on another power outage at home by retelling Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back.

Family Guy Presents: Something, Something, Something, Dark Side
2009
Executive Producer, Writer
Peter makes good on another power outage at home by retelling Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back.

Dear Consumer (Robot Chicken's Full-Assed Christmas Special)
2009
as Santa Claus / Thor / Atheist Mayor (voice)
Thor celebrates Christmas in Asgard, Santa adds Walter PPK to the bad boy list and the creators take a skewed look at The Gift of the Magi. Plus who n...

Family Guy Presents: Seth & Alex's Almost Live Comedy Show
2009
as Self / Various (voice)
A commercial-free variety special starring Seth MacFarlane and his "Family Guy" co-star Alex Borstein. The half-hour special will highlight the duo's ...

Family Guy Presents: Seth & Alex's Almost Live Comedy Show
2009
Writer
A commercial-free variety special starring Seth MacFarlane and his "Family Guy" co-star Alex Borstein. The half-hour special will highlight the duo's ...

BBC Proms - A Celebration of Classic MGM Film Musicals
2009
as Self- vocals
Clive Anderson introduces this special concert celebrating 75 years of classic MGM film musicals. Performing live at London's Royal Albert Hall, John ...

Family Guy Presents: Stewie Kills Lois and Lois Kills Stewie
2009
as Peter Griffin / Stewie Griffin / Stan Smith (voice)
You can learn a lot from a maniacal baby genius bent on a world of domination, but we kinda hope you don't. In the shockingly hilarious 100th episode ...

Family Guy Presents: Stewie Kills Lois and Lois Kills Stewie
2009
Executive Producer
You can learn a lot from a maniacal baby genius bent on a world of domination, but we kinda hope you don't. In the shockingly hilarious 100th episode ...

Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
2009
as Mars Vegas Singer (singing voice)
Leela becomes an outlaw when she and a group of ecologically-minded feminists attempt to save an asteroid of primitive life forms and the Violet Dwarf...

Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode II
2008
as Emperor Palpatine / Dr. Ball / Figrin D'an (voice)
Seth Green and Matthew Senreich serve up more hilarious Star Wars-inspired satire in this second compilation of sketches featuring the zany stop-motio...

Hellboy: In Service of the Demon
2008
as Self
The making of Hellboy II: The Golden Army

Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy
2008
Director, Story, Teleplay
From the creator of ๐๐ข๐ฎ๐ช๐ญ๐บ ๐๐ถ๐บ and the co-creator of ๐๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ณ๐ช๐ค๐ข๐ฏ ๐๐ข๐ฅ! comes a brand-new animated series of pop culture parodies, skewered stories, and fa...

Hellboy II: The Golden Army
2008
as Johann Krauss (voice)
Hellboy, his pyrokinetic girlfriend, Liz, and aquatic empath, Abe Sapien, face their biggest battle when an underworld elven prince plans to reclaim E...

Family Guy Presents: Blue Harvest
2008
as 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)
With the Griffins stuck at home during a blackout, Peter tells the story of "Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope".

Family Guy Presents: Blue Harvest
2008
Executive Producer, Character Designer, Creator
With the Griffins stuck at home during a blackout, Peter tells the story of "Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope".

Robot Chicken's Half-Assed Christmas Special
2007
as Aslan / Hermey the Elf / Santa Claus / Narrator (voice)
Hermey the Elf sucks at being a dentist.

Robot Chicken: Star Wars
2007
as Emperor Palpatine (voice)
A series of 30 sketches, following the hilarious antics of various characters from a galaxy, far, far away.

Family Guy: Up Late with Stewie & Brian
2007
as brian/stewie
Stewie and Brian host a talk show. Guest Rob Corddry joins them to talk about his new show "The Winner". Up Late lasted only one episode, and was made...
Life Is Short
2006
as Dr. Ned
A comedy about a short guy who, at the behest of his crackpot life coach, leaves his perfect girlfriend to pursue his dream of being with a tall woman...

Robot Chicken's Christmas Special
2005
as Hermey the Elf / Jesus Christ (voice)
The special Christmas episode featured the second season short "A Very Dragon Ball Z Christmas", along with the first season shorts "Unsolved Case Fil...

Family Guy Presents: Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story
2005
as Stewie Griffin / Various Characters (voice)
The maniacal baby of the Griffin family, Stewie, meets his future self. In doing this he discovers that his future image is not what he has anticipate...

Family Guy Presents: Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story
2005
Creator
The maniacal baby of the Griffin family, Stewie, meets his future self. In doing this he discovers that his future image is not what he has anticipate...

American Dad: The New CIA
2005
as Stan Smith / Roger (voice)
The American Dad short film, which preceded the theatrical run of the 2005 feature Fever Pitch, is about Stan Smith touring his work days in the CIA a...

American Dad: The New CIA
2005
Director, Creator, Writer
The American Dad short film, which preceded the theatrical run of the 2005 feature Fever Pitch, is about Stan Smith touring his work days in the CIA a...

A Very Special Family Guy Freakin' Christmas
2001
as Peter Griffin / Brian / Stewie / Quagmire / additional (voice)
The holidays are approaching, and who better to play Jesus in the town nativity scene than Stewie? Plus, Peter gives the family's gifts to charity, Br...

A Very Special Family Guy Freakin' Christmas
2001
Writer
The holidays are approaching, and who better to play Jesus in the town nativity scene than Stewie? Plus, Peter gives the family's gifts to charity, Br...

Zoomates
1998
Writer
A canned laughter heavy cartoon about an activist named Helen who tries to help three zoo animals adapt to human life.

Larry and Steve
1997
as Larry/Steve (voice)
A dog is adopted by a moron, and is taken to the store to go shopping.

Larry and Steve
1997
Director, Writer
A dog is adopted by a moron, and is taken to the store to go shopping.
Return of the Sun Devil
1996
as Narrator (voice)
A story of a mythic samurai coming out of retirement for one final battle.

The Life of Larry
1995
as 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)
The story deals with a slob named Larry and his companion, the talking dog, Steve.

The Life of Larry
1995
Writer, Director
The story deals with a slob named Larry and his companion, the talking dog, Steve.
Untitled Carl Sagan Documentary
N/A
Producer
Serving as an intimate and cinematic portrait of Sagan, the Untitled Carl Sagan Documentary will explore his love story with partner Ann Druyan and wi...