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DOB: October 26, 1973

Background: MacFarlane is an American producer, writer, voice actor, and animator. He studied animation at the Rhode Island School of Design.

Filmography: He was a writer and animator on several Hanna-Barbera shows, including "Johnny Bravo" and "Dexter's Laboratory," before creating a string of hit cartoons for the FOX network: "Family Guy," "American Dad," and "The Cleveland Show." He will soon produce a reboot of the classic 1960s series "The Flintstones."


Academy Awards:

Best Original Song Nomination
"Ted" (2012) - "Everybody Needs a Best Friend"; pending

Emmy Awards: Wins - Best Voice-Over Performance ("Family Guy," 2000); Best Music and Lyrics ("Family Guy," 2002)

Best Animated Program Nominations
"Family Guy" (2000); lost to "The Simpsons"
"Family Guy" (2005); lost to "South Park"
"Family Guy" (2006); lost to "The Simpsons"
"Family Guy" (2008); lost to "The Simpsons"
"American Dad" (2009); lost to "South Park"

Best Comedy Series Nomination
"Family Guy" (2009); lost to "30 Rock"