Seth MacFarlane

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Summary

Seth MacFarlane is a writer, producer, director, actor, and singer best known for creating Family Guy, American Dad!, and The Orville. His work ranges from irreverent, often politically satirical comedy to science fiction shaped by optimism about science and humanity. He has donated millions to Democratic candidates and committees, supported Bernie Sanders at a campaign rally, and publicly supported equal marriage rights. His record also includes criticism of political correctness and what he has called the left’s tendency to treat trivial issues as profound; no public identity-focused or DEI campaign roles are on record.