Seth MacFarlane is a creator.
Family Guy is an American adult animated sitcom created by Seth MacFarlane for the Fox Broadcasting Company . Seth Woodbury MacFarlane ( [ ˈsɛθ_ˈwʊdbɛri_məkˈfɑrlɪn ] born October 26 , 1973 ) is an American actor , filmmaker , and singer , working primarily in animation and comedy , as well as live-action and other genres . MacFarlane is the creator of the TV series Family Guy ( 1999 -- 2003 , 2005 -- present ) , co-creator of the TV series American Dad ! He won several awards for his work on Family Guy , including two Primetime Emmy Awards and an Annie Award .