Seth MacFarlane's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Seth MacFarlane.

Seth MacFarlane is a multifaceted American entertainer, recognized for his work as an actor, animator, writer, producer, director, comedian, and singer. He gained prominence as the creator and star of the animated sitcom *Family Guy*, co-creator of *American Dad!* and *The Cleveland Show*, and creator of the sci-fi series *The Orville*. MacFarlane has also ventured into film, writing, directing, and starring in the *Ted* movies and *A Million Ways to Die in the West*.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2000: Primetime Emmy Award Win

In 2000, Seth MacFarlane won a Primetime Emmy Award for his work on Family Guy.

2002: Primetime Emmy Award Win

In 2002, Seth MacFarlane won another Primetime Emmy Award for his work on Family Guy.

May 4, 2008: $100-Million Agreement with Fox

On May 4, 2008, after approximately 2+1⁄2 years of negotiations, Seth MacFarlane reached a $100-million agreement with Fox to keep Family Guy and American Dad! until 2012, making him the world's highest paid television writer.

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March 16, 2009: Family Guy Wins Copyright Lawsuit

On March 16, 2009, United States District Judge Deborah Batts ruled that Family Guy's parody song "I Need a Jew" did not infringe on the copyright of "When You Wish Upon a Star", dismissing the lawsuit filed by Bourne Co. Music Publishers.

2009: Webby Award Win

In 2009, Seth MacFarlane won the Webby Award for Film & Video Person of the Year.

2010: Metrano Lawsuit Settled Out of Court

In 2010, the copyright infringement lawsuit filed by Art Metrano against Family Guy was settled out of court, with the terms remaining undisclosed.

2011: MacFarlane Named Harvard Humanist of the Year

In 2011, Seth MacFarlane was named the Harvard Humanist of the Year in recognition of "his active, passionate commitment to humanist values, and his fearless support of equal marriage rights and other social justice issues".

2013: Academy Awards Hosting

In 2013, Seth MacFarlane hosted the 85th Academy Awards and was nominated for Best Original Song for "Everybody Needs a Best Friend" from Ted.

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March 23, 2015: Ted Copyright Lawsuit Dismissed

On March 23, 2015, the lawsuit claiming that Ted infringed on the copyright of "Charlie the Abusive Teddy Bear" was dismissed with prejudice after the plaintiffs conceded that Ted was independently created.