Most people don't know the many talents of Seth MacFarlane. Most of us just recognize his work on his hit TV shows and movies. MacFarlane is the mastermind behind shows like Family Guy, American Dad! and his sci-fi comedy-drama, The Orville. Interestingly enough, MacFarlane has had a long fascination for animation since he was a kid.

For someone who does a ton of voice work and makes music in his spare time, there is plenty more to MacFarlane than meets the eye. Who is Seth MacFarlane when he's not working on one of his various projects?

He Has Roots In New England Going Back To The 1600s

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MacFarlane was born and raised in Kent, Connecticut. His parents, Ronald and Ann, were born in Newburyport, Massachusetts. They first met in 1970 and married later that same year. In 1972, the couple moved to Kent, where his mother worked at South Kent School.

His roots in New England go all the way back to being a descendant of Mayflower passenger William Brewster. The English official became a senior elder and leader in the community.