Seth MacFarlane's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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

Seth MacFarlane is a multi-talented American entertainer renowned for his work in animation, comedy, and music. He's the creator of the animated sitcom Family Guy and co-creator of American Dad! and The Cleveland Show. MacFarlane has also ventured into live-action, writing, directing, producing, and starring in films like Ted and A Million Ways to Die in the West. Besides his television and film work, he is a singer and has released several albums.

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

2000: Primetime Emmy Award

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

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2002: Primetime Emmy Award

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

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

On May 4, 2008, after 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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2009: Webby Award Win

In 2009, Seth MacFarlane won the Webby Award for Film & Video Person of the Year, recognizing his contributions to online content.

2011: 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 Host

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

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