Seth MacFarlane

Born: 1973-10-26

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.


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Ted 2

as Ted (voice)
Released: 2015-06-25

Newlywed couple Ted and Tami-Lynn want to have a baby, but in order to qualify to be a parent,...

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Sing

as Mike (voice)
Released: 2016-11-23

A koala named Buster recruits his best friend to help him drum up business for his theater by...

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as Ted (voice)
Released: 2012-06-29

John Bennett, a man whose childhood wish of bringing his teddy bear to life came true, now must...

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May the 12th Be with You

as Stewie Griffin (voice)
Released: 2024-05-09

It's Mother's Day and Marge Simpson joins the moms of Disney+ on a special holiday outing that...

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Movie 43

as Self (segment “The Pitch”)
Released: 2013-01-24

A series of interconnected short films are the backdrop for a maniac screenwriter who pitches...

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as Johann Krauss (voice)
Released: 2008-07-11

Hellboy, his pyrokinetic girlfriend, Liz, and aquatic empath, Abe Sapien, face their biggest...

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A Million Ways to Die in the West

as Albert
Released: 2014-05-22

As a cowardly farmer begins to fall for the mysterious new woman in town, he must put his...

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Logan Lucky

as Max Chilblain
Released: 2017-08-17

Trying to reverse a family curse, brothers Jimmy and Clyde Logan set out to execute an elaborate...

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Music by John Williams

as Self - Filmmaker / Vocalist
Released: 2024-11-01

His unforgettable scores are an essential part of some of the most beloved movies of our time,...

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Tooth Fairy

as Ziggy
Released: 2010-01-14

When minor-league hockey player Derek Thompson -- who has a penchant for knocking out his...

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Family Guy Presents: Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story

as Stewie Griffin / Various Characters (voice)
Released: 2005-07-23

The major sub-plot circles around the youngest Griffin, Stewie, who has a near-death experience...

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Family Guy Presents: It's a Trap!

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)
Released: 2010-12-21

With the Griffins stuck again at home during a blackout, Peter tells the story of “Star Wars...

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Family Guy Presents: Something, Something, Something, Dark Side

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)
Released: 2009-12-22

Peter makes good on another power outage at home by retelling Star Wars Episode V: The Empire...

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Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder

as Mars Vegas Singer (singing voice)
Released: 2009-02-23

Leela becomes an outlaw when she and a group of ecologically-minded feminists attempt to save an...

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Family Guy Presents: Blue Harvest

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)
Released: 2008-01-21

With the Griffins stuck at home during a blackout, Peter tells the story of "Star Wars Episode...

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The Drawn Together Movie: The Movie!

as I.S.R.A.E.L. (aka Intelligent Smart Robotic Animated Eraser Lady) (voice)
Released: 2010-03-18

When the mystery-solving musician Foxxy Love notices she and her fellow housemates can curse...

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as Emperor Palpatine (voice)
Released: 2007-07-17

A series of 30 sketches, following the hilarious antics of various characters from a galaxy,...

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as Emperor Palpatine / Dr. Ball / Figrin D'an (voice)
Released: 2008-11-16

Seth Green and Matthew Senreich serve up more hilarious Star Wars-inspired satire in this second...

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as Emperor Palpatine (voice)
Released: 2010-12-19

Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III, directed by Chris McKay, combines the satirical...

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Comedy Central Roast of Charlie Sheen

as Self - Roastmaster
Released: 2011-09-19

It's Charlie Sheen's turn to step in to the celebrity hot seat for the latest installment of The...

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Comedy Central Roast of Donald Trump

as Self
Released: 2011-03-15

It's Donald Trump's turn to step in to the celebrity hot seat for the latest installment of The...

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Barbra: The Music ... The Mem'ries ... The Magic!

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2017-11-22

Iconic songstress Barbra Streisand culminates her 13-city tour in Miami with dazzling ballads,...

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Pencils vs Pixels

as Self
Released: 2023-06-15

A documentary told from the voices of the "second golden age" of animation in the 1990s and...

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Comedy Central Roast of David Hasselhoff

as Self - Roastmaster
Released: 2010-08-15

Time to hassle the Hoff at the rudest, raunchiest television event of the year--The Comedy...

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The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special - In 3D! On Ice!

as Self
Released: 2010-01-10

The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special – In 3-D! On Ice! is a documentary special that examined...

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American Dad: The New CIA

as Stan Smith / Roger (voice)
Released: 2005-04-08

The American Dad short film, which preceded the theatrical run of the 2005 feature Fever Pitch,...

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Family Guy Presents: Seth & Alex's Almost Live Comedy Show

as Self / Various (voice)
Released: 2009-11-08

A commercial-free variety special starring Seth MacFarlane and his "Family Guy" co-star Alex...

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Family Guy Presents: Stewie Kills Lois and Lois Kills Stewie

as Peter Griffin / Stewie Griffin / Stan Smith (voice)
Released: 2007-11-04

"Stewie Kills Lois" and "Lois Kills Stewie" is a two-part episode of the sixth season of the...

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The Truth Is in the Stars

as Self
Released: 2017-05-01

William Shatner sits down with scientists, innovators and celebrities to discuss how the...

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TV's Funniest Animated Stars: A Paley Center for Media Special

as Self / Stewie Griffin (voice)
Released: 2015-12-07

The top 40 funniest cartoon characters are showcased in this TV special, as determined by a...

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Seth MacFarlane: Swingin' in Concert

as Self
Released: 2011-09-30

Emmy-winning writer, producer, director, and actor of 'Family Guy', Seth MacFarlane takes to the...

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FOX 25th Anniversary Special

as Self
Released: 2012-04-22

A special celebrating FOX's 25 years on the air. Highlights from iconic series and tributes to...

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Angelina Ballerina: The Shining Star Trophy

as Perry Parmesan (voice)
Released: 2011-09-03

Angelina shines brighter than ever in this all-new movie! Ms. Mimi announces that there’s going...

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Starring Adam West

as Self
Released: 2013-03-13

A documentary following the career ups and downs of television's Batman as his confidants fight...

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Sinatra 100: An All-Star Grammy Concert

as Self
Released: 2015-12-06

A tribute concert celebrating Frank Sinatra’s 100th birthday that promises performances from...

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Robot Chicken: Christmas Specials

as Various (voice) (archive sound)
Released: 2014-11-18

This DVD release features six Christmas special episodes from Robot Chicken's hilariously...

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A Very Special Family Guy Freakin' Christmas

as Peter Griffin / Brian / Stewie / Quagmire / additional (voice)
Released: 2001-12-21

The holidays are approaching, and who better to play Jesus in the town nativity scene than...

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Robot Chicken's Half-Assed Christmas Special

as Aslan / Hermey the Elf / Santa Claus / Narrator (voice)
Released: 2007-12-09

Hermey the Elf sucks at being a dentist.

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Dear Consumer (Robot Chicken's Full-Assed Christmas Special)

as Santa Claus / Thor / Atheist Mayor (voice)
Released: 2009-12-06

Thor celebrates Christmas in Asgard, Santa adds Walter PPK to the bad boy list and the creators...

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Hellboy: In Service of the Demon

as Self
Released: 2008-11-11

The making of Hellboy II: The Golden Army

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Larry and Steve

as Larry/Steve (voice)
Released: 1997-02-05

A dog is adopted by a moron, and is taken to the store to go shopping.

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Goodbye Channel 99

as The Family Guy
Released: 2023-08-26

A silent film mourning the death of Analog television.

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Robot Chicken's Christmas Special

as Hermey the Elf / Jesus Christ (voice)
Released: 2005-12-22

The special Christmas episode featured the second season short "A Very Dragon Ball Z Christmas",...

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The Life of Larry

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)
Released: 1995-06-26

The story deals with a slob named Larry and his companion, the talking dog, Steve.

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Gwen Stefani: You Make It Feel Like Christmas

as Self
Released: 2017-12-12

A modern take on the traditional Christmas specials featuring musical performances and fun...

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BBC Swingin' Christmas

as Self - Performer
Released: 2010-12-25

Michael Parkinson presents the sensational John Wilson Orchestra in a celebration of festive...

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Born Again Virgin Christmas Special

as Santa Claus (voice)
Released: 2013-12-16

Robot Chicken takes down Christmas once again! Our writers reveal the origins of the Heat Miser...

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Robot Chicken's ATM Christmas Special

as Santa Claus (voice)
Released: 2012-12-16

The Robot Chicken Christmas Special has Santa nearly missing Christmas; Kano from Mortal Kombat...

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The Simpsons

as Ben (voice)
First aired: 1989-12-17

Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday...

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Late Night with Seth Meyers

as Self
First aired: 2014-02-25

Seth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live’s" longest serving anchor on the show’s wildly popular...

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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

as Self
First aired: 2015-09-08

Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,...

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Family Guy

as Peter Griffin / Brian Griffin / Stewie Griffin / Glenn Quagmire / Tom Tucker (voice)
First aired: 1999-01-31

Sick, twisted, politically incorrect and Freakin' Sweet animated series featuring the adventures...

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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

as Self
First aired: 2014-02-17

After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent...

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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

as uncredited
First aired: 2014-02-17

After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent...

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The Daily Show

as Self
First aired: 1996-07-22

The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.

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Bones

as Stewie Griffin (voice)
First aired: 2005-09-13

Dr. Temperance Brennan and her colleagues at the Jeffersonian's Medico-Legal Lab assist Special...

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American Dad!

as Stan Smith / Roger (voice)
First aired: 2005-02-06

The series focuses on an eccentric motley crew that is the Smith family and their three...

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Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

as Self - Guest
First aired: 2009-07-16

Bravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality...

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Gilmore Girls

as Zach
First aired: 2000-10-05

Set in the charming town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut, the series follows the captivating lives...

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Futurama

as Seymour (voice)
First aired: 1999-03-28

The adventures of a late-20th-century New York City pizza delivery boy, Philip J. Fry, who,...

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The Kelly Clarkson Show

as uncredited
First aired: 2019-09-09

Kelly Clarkson presents the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well...

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The Late Late Show with James Corden

as Self - Guest
First aired: 2015-03-23

Once Craig Ferguson retires, James Corden will be taking over The Late Late Show. The show is a...

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Saturday Night Live

as Self - Host
First aired: 1975-10-11

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The...

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Conan

as Self
First aired: 2010-11-08

A late night television talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien.

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The Graham Norton Show

as Self
First aired: 2007-02-22

Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on...

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Phineas and Ferb

as Jeff McGarland (voice)
First aired: 2007-08-17

Each day, two kindhearted suburban stepbrothers on summer vacation embark on some grand new...

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Real Time with Bill Maher

as Self
First aired: 2003-02-21

Each week Bill Maher surrounds himself with a panel of guests which include politicians, actors,...

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Star Trek: Enterprise

as Engineer
First aired: 2001-09-26

During the mid-22nd century, a century before Captain Kirk's five-year mission, Jonathan Archer...

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Star Trek: Enterprise

as Ensign Rivers
First aired: 2001-09-26

During the mid-22nd century, a century before Captain Kirk's five-year mission, Jonathan Archer...

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Robot Chicken

as uncredited
First aired: 2005-02-20

A series of pop-culture parodies using stop-motion animation of toys, action figures and dolls....

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Robot Chicken

as Santa Claus (voice)
First aired: 2005-02-20

A series of pop-culture parodies using stop-motion animation of toys, action figures and dolls....

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The Orville

as Capt. Ed Mercer
First aired: 2017-09-10

Follow the crew of the not-so-functional exploratory ship in the Earth's interstellar fleet, 400...

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The Cleveland Show

as Tim the Bear (voice)
First aired: 2009-09-27

The bizarre adventures of Cleveland Brown and his family.

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The View

as Self - Guest
First aired: 1997-08-11

ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin,...

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The View

as Self
First aired: 1997-08-11

ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin,...

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Cosmos

as Self
First aired: 2014-03-09

Famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson provides clarity for the vision of the cosmos as he...

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Cosmos

as Giordano Bruno (voice)
First aired: 2014-03-09

Famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson provides clarity for the vision of the cosmos as he...

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Cosmos

as (voice)
First aired: 2014-03-09

Famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson provides clarity for the vision of the cosmos as he...

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Cosmos

as President Harry S. Truman (voice)
First aired: 2014-03-09

Famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson provides clarity for the vision of the cosmos as he...

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Cosmos

as Sherwood Rowland (voice)
First aired: 2014-03-09

Famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson provides clarity for the vision of the cosmos as he...

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Jimmy Kimmel Live!

as uncredited
First aired: 2003-01-26

Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and...

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Jimmy Kimmel Live!

as Self
First aired: 2003-01-26

Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and...

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ted

as Ted (voice)
First aired: 2024-01-11

It's 1993 and Ted the bear's moment of fame has passed, leaving him living with his best friend,...

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Aqua Teen Hunger Force

as Wayne (voice)
First aired: 2000-12-30

The surreal adventures of three anthropomorphic fast food items: Master Shake, Frylock and...

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Carpool Karaoke: The Series

as Self
First aired: 2017-08-08

Celebrity pairings ride along in a car together as they sing tunes from their personal playlists...

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Delirium

as Peter Griffin / Brian Griffin / Quagmire (archive footage)
First aired: 2014-06-20

Set in a world where love is deemed illegal and can be eradicated with a special procedure. With...

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Yin Yang Yo!

as The Manotaur (voice)
First aired: 2006-08-26

Two 11-year-old rabbit twins named Yin and Yang train under Master Yo, a grumpy old panda. They...

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Entertainment Tonight

as Self
First aired: 1981-09-15

Daily tabloid television news show on entertainment and celebrity news with unprecedented access...

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What a Cartoon!

as Larry / Steve (voice)
First aired: 1995-02-20

Various original cartoons by some of today's top animators.

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FlashForward

as FBI Agent
First aired: 2009-09-24

When the entire world blacks out for two minutes and seventeen seconds, everyone sees a flash of...

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FlashForward

as Agent Jake Curdy
First aired: 2009-09-24

When the entire world blacks out for two minutes and seventeen seconds, everyone sees a flash of...

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The Oscars

as Self - Host, Nominee & Performer / Ted - Presenter (voice)
First aired: 1953-03-19

An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The...

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StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson

as Self
First aired: 2015-04-20

Host Neil deGrasse Tyson brings together celebrities, scientists and comedians to explore a...

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Angelina Ballerina: The Next Steps

as Perry Parmesan
First aired: 2009-09-05

Join Angelina Ballerina as she finds her way in her new school, puts together her own show and...

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Angelina Ballerina: The Next Steps

as Perry Parmesan (voice)
First aired: 2009-09-05

Join Angelina Ballerina as she finds her way in her new school, puts together her own show and...

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The Loudest Voice

as Brian Lewis
First aired: 2019-06-30

The rise and fall of Fox News founder Roger Ailes, focusing primarily on the past decade in...

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Complete Savages

as uncredited
First aired: 2004-09-24

As a single father of five teenage boys, Nick Savage faces the daunting challenge of trying to...

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Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy

as Various Characters (voice)
First aired: 2008-09-10

Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy is an American cartoon web series created by Seth...

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Talkshow with Spike Feresten

as uncredited
First aired: 2006-09-16

Talkshow with Spike Feresten was an American late-night talk show television program on Fox...

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Hart to Heart

as Self
First aired: 2021-08-05

A-list entertainers, athletes and public figures reveal their honest, unfiltered and unexpected...

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3-South

as uncredited
First aired: 2002-11-07

3 South is an American animated series that aired on MTV. The show focused on two lifelong...

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Peacock Presents: The At-Home Variety Show Featuring Seth MacFarlane

as Self - Host
First aired: 2020-05-11

A daily short-form variety series featuring some of the biggest stars from NBCUniversal and...

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MADtv

as Seth MacFarlane / Peter Griffin
First aired: 1995-10-14

MADtv is an American sketch comedy television series originally inspired by Mad magazine. The...

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Sock or Hat?

as Self - Contestant
First aired: 2014-06-13

The crazy popular, wildly mundane game show where celebrities guess if it's a sock or a hat....

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Teen Choice Awards

as Self
First aired: 1999-08-01

The Teen Choice Awards is a teen awards show presented annually by Fox. The first awards were...

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