Who wrote, directed, and starred in the films "Ted" (2012), its sequel "Ted 2", and revived "Family Guy" by writing the first episode of the fourth season after its cancellation in 2002?
Seth MacFarlane Seth Woodbury MacFarlane (born October 26, 1973) is an American actor, filmmaker, comedian, 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) and "The Orville" (2017–present), and co-creator of the TV series "American Dad!" (2005–present) and "The Cleveland Show" (2009–2013). He also wrote, directed, and starred in the films "Ted" (2012), its sequel "Ted 2" (2015), and "A Million Ways to Die in the West" (2014).
Ted 2 Ted 2 is a 2015 American comedy film directed by Seth MacFarlane and is a sequel to the 2012 film "Ted". The film's screenplay was written by MacFarlane, Alec Sulkin, and Wellesley Wild. The film stars Mark Wahlberg and MacFarlane, and follows Ted as he fights for civil rights in order to be recognized as a person to have kids. "Ted 2" was released on June 26, 2015, by Universal Pictures. The film grossed over $216 million and received mixed reviews.