SETH GREEN

Name & Personal Details

Seth Benjamin Gesshel-Green, professionally known as Seth Green, was born on February 8, 1974, in the Overbrook Park neighborhood of West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. At 51 years old, he has cultivated a multi-faceted career as an actor, voice artist, screenwriter, director, and producer .

Early Life & Acting Debut

Seth grew up with his older sister, Kaela, raised by their father—a math teacher—and their mother, an artist, in a Jewish household (he had a bar mitzvah) . He discovered his talent for performing at age 6, debuting in a summer–camp production of Hello, Dolly!, which led to his first screen role at about seven years old .

Film Breakthrough & Cult Classics

Seth’s first film appearance was in The Hotel New Hampshire (1984), followed by roles in Radio Days (1987), Can't Buy Me Love, and Big Business (1988) . In the late 1990s and early 2000s, he gained recognition in teen and comedy hits such as Idle Hands (1999), Rat Race (2001), Without a Paddle (2004), and Be Cool (2005) . He also played Scott Evil in the Austin Powers trilogy (1997–2002), earning praise for his comedic timing .

Television & Voice Roles

On television, Seth had his first lead role in ABC’s sitcom Good & Evil (1991), winning a Young Artist Award . He starred as Oz, Willow’s guitarist boyfriend on Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997–2000), and has voiced Chris Griffin on Family Guy since 1999 . Additionally, he voices Leonardo in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014–17), Howard the Duck in the MCU (Guardians of the Galaxy), What If...?, and Ultimate Spider-Man, and Jeff "Joker" Moreau in the Mass Effect video game series .

Creator of Robot Chicken & Directing Work

Seth co-created, writes, directs, produces, and voices many characters in the stop-motion sketch comedy Robot Chicken (2005–present). The show has earned him three Primetime Emmy Awards and five Annie Awards . In 2019, he made his feature directorial debut with Changeland, in which he also stars .

Creative Versatility & Guest Appearances

Beyond his signature work, Seth has appeared in The Italian Job, Party Monster, Enemy of the State, Scooby-Doo 2, and Iron Man 2 (cameo). As a voice actor, he has lent his talents to video games and TV franchises like The Simpsons, Community, Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H., and Star Wars: The Bad Batch .

Personal Life & Passion Projects

Seth married actress Clare Grant on May 1, 2010; the couple met in 2007, bonding over their shared love for comics and gaming at Comic-Con . They've partnered on numerous creative projects, including Changeland and Grant’s Team Unicorn videos, and frequently appear together in geek‑culture projects .

Legacy & Current Focus

With a career spanning nearly four decades, Seth Green remains a creative force—balancing live‑action and voice performances, producing, writing, directing, and championing geek culture. He is known for his versatility, comedic wit, and devotion to passion projects that reflect his dynamic artistic spirit .

Seth Green's journey—from a six-year-old in Philadelphia to a multi‑award‑winning actor and creator—showcases a blend of early dedication, creative diversity, and lasting impact in entertainment. At 51, he continues reinventing himself across roles, voices, and creative platforms.