Seth MacFarlane is an American actor, writer, producer, and director, best known for creating the animated television series Family Guy, American Dad!, and The Cleveland Show. Born on October 26, 1973, in Kent, Connecticut, he studied animation at the Rhode Island School of Design and began his career at Hanna-Barbera. In addition to his work in animation, MacFarlane is a talented singer and has released several albums showcasing his vocal abilities. He has also ventured into live-action film and television, directing movies like Ted and A Million Ways to Die in the West.