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Seth MacFarlane is an American comedian, actor, singer, producer, and author, widely recognized for his unique contributions to television, film, and music. Born Seth Woodbury MacFarlane in Connecticut, he studied animation at the Rhode Island School of Design, where he developed the skills that would shape his career.

He began as a writer for Hanna-Barbera, contributing to series like Dexter's Laboratory, I Am Weasel, Cow and Chicken, Johnny Bravo, and Larry & Steve. He also collaborated with Disney Channel, writing episodes for Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. In 1999, he created the animated sitcom Family Guy, which became one of the most popular series of the 21st century. He later developed and wrote The Cleveland Show, American Dad, and films including Ted, Ted 2, and A Million Ways to Die in the West, starring Charlize Theron, Amanda Seyfried, and Liam Neeson. 

A passionate singer and admirer of Frank Sinatra, MacFarlane has recorded four studio albums in Sinatra’s style and performed in prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall and London’s Royal Albert Hall. He has hosted the Academy Awards and collaborated with scientists like Carl Sagan and Neil deGrasse Tyson. An activist and promoter of human rights, Seth MacFarlane survived the tragic events of September 11, 2001, after missing one of the hijacked flights.

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