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Seth MacFarlane worked on Johnny Bravo and designed Family Guy characters before stepping away from the show to work on Ted and sing in "Sing." He acknowledges The Simpsons' influence and voices multiple characters in Family Guy.
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- Seth MacFarlane's involvement in various animated projects, from Johnny Bravo to Family Guy and beyond, showcases his versatility as a writer, artist, and voice actor, highlighting his significant contributions to the entertainment industry.
- Despite MacFarlane's pivotal role in creating and voicing iconic characters in Family Guy, he remains humble, crediting other artists for enhancing his designs and acknowledging the influence of earlier animated shows like The Simpsons on the landscape of modern animation.
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Recent questions
Who created the animated show Family Guy?
Seth MacFarlane
What animated show did Seth MacFarlane work on at Hanna-Barbera Cartoon Network?
Johnny Bravo
In which movie did Seth MacFarlane sing Sinatra tunes?
Sing
Which characters does Seth MacFarlane voice in Family Guy?
Peter, Stewie, Brian, Quagmire, Stan, Roger
What show did Seth MacFarlane acknowledge as influential on animated shows?
The Simpsons
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Seth MacFarlane: From Johnny Bravo to Family Guy
- Seth MacFarlane worked on Johnny Bravo at Hanna-Barbera Cartoon Network as a writer and part-time storyboard artist for season one before being replaced.
- MacFarlane designed the characters for Family Guy during his animation major in school, although he acknowledges they were improved by other artists.
- He stepped away from Family Guy around 2011 to work on Ted, handing off the show to new runners while continuing voiceover work.
- MacFarlane sang in the movie "Sing," performing Sinatra tunes and other songs.
- He did not create The Simpsons but acknowledges its influence on animated shows post its era.
- MacFarlane voices characters like Peter, Stewie, Brian, Quagmire, Stan, and Roger in Family Guy, among others.
