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Seth Green Biography

Birth Name:Seth Benjamin Gesshel-Green

Birth Place:Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Profession Actor, Producer, Writer, Soundtrack, Director, Music department

Fast Facts

Was nominated for a 2004 Chlotrudis Award for Best Supporting Actor
Has won three Annie Awards for his work on the program "Robot Chicken․"
After years of acting during his youth, Green found small roles in movies throughout the 1980s, including "Billions for Boris, "The Hotel New Hampshire" and "Can't Buy My Love․"
Known for portraying loveable "geek" characters that often end up in trouble
Lends his voice to various animated comedy shows, including "Family Guy" and "Robot Chicken"
Has played Alyson Hannigan's boyfriend twice; first in the 1988 film "My Stepmother Is an Alien," then a decade later in the series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer․"
Was given a key to the city of New Orleans for his appearance in the famous Rally's "Cha Ching" commercial, which aired during the 1991 Super Bowl

Awards

1989Young Artist Award-Best Young Actor Guest Starring in a Syndicated Comedy, Drama or Special: winner
1991Special Award-Ensemble Award: winner
1992Young Artist Award-Outstanding Young Comedian in a Television Series: nominated
2000Chainsaw Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2000Teen Choice Award-TV - Choice Actor: nominated
2002Teen Choice Award-TV - Choice Actor, Comedy: nominated
2004Chlotrudis Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2005Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Dance Scene: nominated
2007Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming Less Than One Hour): nominated
2009OFTA Television Award-Best Voice-Over Performance: nominated
2010Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Voice-Over Performance: nominated
2010Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Short-Format Animated Program: winner
2011Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Voice-Over Performance: nominated
2011Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Short-Format Animated Program: nominated
2012Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Short-Format Animated Program: nominated
2013Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Short-Format Animated Program: nominated
2014Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Short-Format Animated Program: nominated
2014Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance: nominated
2015Annie-Outstanding Achievement in Voice Acting in an Animated TV/Broadcast Production: nominated
2015BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Action/Drama: nominated
2015BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Action/Drama: nominated
2015Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance: nominated
2015Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Short-Format Animated Program: nominated
2016BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series: nominated
2016Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Short Form Animated Program: winner
2017BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series: winner
2018Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Short Form Animated Program: winner
2019Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Short Form Animated Program: nominated
2020Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Short Form Animated Program: nominated
2020Webby Award-Video - Trailer: nominated
2021Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Short Form Animated Program: nominated
2022Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Short Form Animated Program: nominated
2023Gold Award-Best Actor in a Supporting Role: winner
2024Grand Jury Prize-Best Cast Performance - Feature Film: winner
2024Individual Award-Best Team Performance Feature Film: winner
2024Golden State Film Festival Award-Best Supporting Actor, Feature Film: winner
2024KIFF Winter Season Award-Best Voice Actor: winner