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 in animation, acting, writing, producing, directing, comedy, and music. He is the creator of the animated sitcom Family Guy and the science fiction comedy-drama The Orville. MacFarlane also co-created American Dad! and The Cleveland Show. He has extended his creative reach to film, writing, directing, and starring in the Ted movies and A Million Ways to Die in the West, demonstrating his diverse talents and impact on popular culture.

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

February 12, 2008: End of Writers Guild Strike

On February 12, 2008, the Writers Guild of America strike ended, and "Family Guy" resumed airing regularly.

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

On May 4, 2008, after lengthy negotiations, Seth MacFarlane reached a $100-million agreement with Fox to continue "Family Guy" and "American Dad!" until 2012, making him the highest-paid television writer at the time.

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March 16, 2009: Ruling in Family Guy Copyright Case

On March 16, 2009, United States District Judge Deborah Batts ruled that "Family Guy" did not infringe on Bourne's copyright when it transformed the song for comical use in an episode.

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2009: Webby Award Win

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

2010: Settlement of Art Metrano Lawsuit

In 2010, the copyright infringement case filed by Art Metrano, regarding a scene in "Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story", was settled out of court with undisclosed terms.

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2011: 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: 85th Academy Awards Hosting and Nomination

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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March 23, 2015: Lawsuit Dismissal

On March 23, 2015, the copyright infringement lawsuit against Seth MacFarlane regarding the movie Ted was dismissed with prejudice. The plaintiffs conceded that Ted was independently created and withdrew the suit.

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