"Stan Smith (American Dad!) Stanford Leonard ""Stan"" Smith is the main protagonist of the adult animated sitcom ""American Dad!"". He is voiced by the series' co-creator and executive producer, Seth MacFarlane. Stan is the patriarch of the Smith family. As the family's breadwinner, he works for the Central Intelligence Agency. Although he once held the position of a case officer at the CIA, he is now a weapons expert for the agency. Stan often makes the mistake of applying the same extreme measures suited and used for his job in his personal life and with his family. Stan is portrayed"
"framework of popular philosophical, theological, and political concepts. Stan Marsh Stanley ""Stan"" Marsh is a main character of the animated television series ""South Park"". He is voiced by and loosely based on series co-creator Trey Parker. Stan is one of the show's four central characters, along with Kyle Broflovski, Kenny McCormick, and Eric Cartman. He debuted on television when ""South Park"" first aired on August 13, 1997, after having first appeared in ""The Spirit of Christmas"" shorts created by Parker and long-time collaborator Matt Stone in 1992 (""Jesus vs. Frosty"") and 1995 (""Jesus vs. Santa""). Stan is an elementary school"
"Stan Marsh Stanley ""Stan"" Marsh is a main character of the animated television series ""South Park"". He is voiced by and loosely based on series co-creator Trey Parker. Stan is one of the show's four central characters, along with Kyle Broflovski, Kenny McCormick, and Eric Cartman. He debuted on television when ""South Park"" first aired on August 13, 1997, after having first appeared in ""The Spirit of Christmas"" shorts created by Parker and long-time collaborator Matt Stone in 1992 (""Jesus vs. Frosty"") and 1995 (""Jesus vs. Santa""). Stan is an elementary school student who commonly has extraordinary experiences not typical"
"humor. MacFarlane was described as having difficulty understanding the series in its early going; however, he heavily warmed up to the series after its early seasons once he felt the show truly came into its own. His fellow co-creators have sensed this through MacFarlane's greatly increased attention to the series after its early seasons. MacFarlane has also revealed he is an ""American Dad!"" fan himself. He has taken note of the positive reaction to the ""Roger"" character by fans via his Twitter. The show focuses on the Smith family: Stan Smith, the endangering, dog-eat-dog, rash and inconsiderate head of the"
"as drastic, endangering, rash, insensitive, inconsiderate, dog-eat-dog, and very masculine. In the series he is emphasized as a conservative Republican. Stan's exaggeratedly large chin has been described satirically as a ""Jay Leno jaw"". He usually wears a blue suit with a lapel pin that is a simplified version of the U.S. flag, consisting of three red and white stripes and a blue square. Stan is married to Francine Smith. He is the father of Hayley and Steve Smith. In one episode, it is revealed that he may not be the biological father of Hayley. In ""Cock of the Sleepwalk"", Stan"
"Dad!"". In ""Francine's Flashback"", Stan Smith is seen watching television, pointing at the screen and yelling for one of the characters to ""Shoot him!"". We see he is actually watching ""Sesame Street"", with Elmo and Cookie Monster having fun. The 'camera' cuts back to Stan, who is even more furious, shouting ""Don't trust him! It may look like the Cookie Monster's eating, but he never actually swallows anything!"". This is, of course, a sly joke at how whenever Cookie Monster eats, he inevitably sprays crumbs everywhere. In ""Lincoln Lover"", Stan is invited to a party at a Langley branch of"
"he’s got friends, and he’s got hobbies. Still, in keeping with the typical American Dad structure for plots that revolve around Stan, he was incapable of realizing these things until he had put everyone through hell so he could learn that lesson on his own terms."" Toy Whorey ""Toy Whorey"" is the eighteenth episode and season finale of the seventh season of the animated comedy series ""American Dad!"". It aired on Fox in the United States on May 13, 2012. The episode plot mainly revolves around Stan trying to stop his fourteen-year-old son, Steve from playing with toys. The title"
"The Vacation Goo ""The Vacation Goo"" is the first episode of the fourth season of the animated series ""American Dad!"", an episode produced for Season 2. It originally aired on September 30, 2007. This episode centers around the Smiths, whom start to develop communication issues with each other. Francine becomes aggravated that the family cannot congregate with each other during dinner. Stan later plans for a vacation in Hawaii, only to be interrupted by Roger. The family subsequently go on several virtual vacations, only to have Francine go into an emotional breakdown. The Smith family go onto a cruise, but"
"conversation between Peter and Brian leading to one of the show's trademark cut-away gags; like Peter, Brian was rendered in the distinct animation style of ""South Park"". Brian also appeared in one episode of Seth MacFarlene's other animated sitcom, ""American Dad!"" titled ""The People vs. Martin Sugar."" When Stan Smith begins to mention his list of ""Top 10 Fictitious Dogs,"" with the last one being Brian, he briefly appears confused asking Stan, ""Uh, do I know you?"", which is an homage to MacFarlane himself since he voices both characters. Brian was also featured, along with Stewie, in an advertisement for"
"a deli while still living in Quahog, and Stan Smith owned Stan's Food Restaurant. In addition to the regular cast, actress Hayden Panettiere, actress Swoosie Kurtz, actor Roberto Perlas Gomez, and actor Don Tai Theerathada guest starred in this episode. Recurring voice actor Curtis Armstrong reprises his role as Steve's friend, Snot, having last done so in ""Best Little Horror House in Langley Falls"". Writer Alex Cuthbertson also made a minor appearance as well. ""Stan's Food Restaurant"" was broadcast on November 14, 2010 as part of the animated television block on Fox. It was preceded by ""The Simpsons"", and its"
"episodes of the hit series along with The Proud Family TV movie. Smith then rejoined the Walt Disney Studios and Duncan Studio Production to supervise animation on ""The Princess and the Frog"" (Dr. Facilier) and the Winnie the Pooh Movie (Piglet, Kanga and Roo) and as the lead animator on the short Tangled Ever After. Smith's knack for unique character design led him into the visual development of other projects at the studio such as Wreck-it-Ralph and Frozen. Smith grew up in Los Angeles, California. Bruce W. Smith Bruce Wayne Smith (born September 6, 1961 in Los Angeles, California) is"
"Stan's is shown to be 1962. This episode also retcons her turning 45, as it was made in 2010, and her being born in 1966 would make her 44. In ""Shallow Vows"", it says Francine's birthday is September 26, 1962 on her driver's license. This also retcons her age, as the episode was made in 2009, making her 47 at the time. In the same episode, she later tells Stan she was indeed born on September 26, making her a Libra. Francine Smith Francine Lee Smith (née Ling; formerly Dawson is a fictional character on the animated television series ""American"
"million. This episode, along with its prequel """", was banned by the government of Saudi Arabia, who claimed it was ""promoting Islamophobia and anti-Arabism"". Stan of Arabia: Part 2 ""Stan of Arabia: Part 2"" is the sixth episode of the second season and the thirteenth overall episode of the animated comedy series ""American Dad!"". It aired on Fox in the United States on November 13, 2005, and is written by Carter Bays and Craig Thomas and directed by Anthony Lioi. As the Smiths continue their lives in Saudi Arabia, Stan quickly conforms to the male-dominated society while the rest of"
"trying to save Stan's life just so Roger can move back in the household, as well as the salve in Roger's fanny pack giving Stan baby legs. You Debt Your Life ""You Debt Your Life"" is the twelfth episode of the sixth season of ""American Dad!"". It aired on Fox in the United States on February 20, 2011. The episode focuses on two of the show's main characters, Roger the Alien and Stan Smith. After he saves Roger from being run over by a bus, Stan has repaid what Hayley calls his ""life debt"" and subsequently disowns him. Roger moves"
"Pat & Stan Pat et Stanley (, , , , ) is a French animated TV series that appears as part of the children's television programme ""TFou"" on the French network TF1. The show is animated by Mac Guff and created by Pierre Coffin, who would later on co-direct ""Despicable Me"" at the same studio via Illumination Entertainment. Pat the purple hippopotamus and Stan the orange dog have appeared in 362 short episodes as well as the 26 minute movie ""Pat et Stanley: Le Trésor de Pit et Mortimer"" (""Pat and Stanley: The Treasure of Pit and Mortimer"", 2006). Outside"
"You Debt Your Life ""You Debt Your Life"" is the twelfth episode of the sixth season of ""American Dad!"". It aired on Fox in the United States on February 20, 2011. The episode focuses on two of the show's main characters, Roger the Alien and Stan Smith. After he saves Roger from being run over by a bus, Stan has repaid what Hayley calls his ""life debt"" and subsequently disowns him. Roger moves out of the household, and Stan replaces him with Andy Dick. Roger intuitively figures out he can get reaccepted by Stan and move back in by forcing"
"Matt Johnson (actor) Matt Johnson (born December 1974) is an American actor and comedian best known for his roles on the HBO animated television series, ""The Life & Times of Tim"". Johnson grew up in Ukiah, California, and graduated from the University of Oregon. He currently voices the characters Rodney, Stan, and Amy's Dad on the HBO animated series ""The Life & Times of Tim"". He began his career as a stand-up comedian and has voiced hundreds of television and radio commercials. In front of the camera, he has appeared in a recurring role on the NBC soap ""Passions"" and"
"Grunkle Stan Stanley ""Stan"" Pines, also known as ""Grunkle Stan"", is one of the main characters of the Disney animated series ""Gravity Falls"", created and voiced by series creator Alex Hirsch. In an interview, Hirsch claims that Grunkle Stan is loosely based on his grandfather, also named Stan. Stan is an older man, and the great-uncle (or ""grunkle"") of the show's main two protagonists, Dipper and Mabel; the show takes place as they stay at his house/tourist trap during the summertime. He is the owner of the Mystery Shack, a tourist trap presenting creatures and objects of supposedly supernatural origin."
"Stanley (2001 TV series) Stanley is an American animated television series that aired on Playhouse Disney based on the series of children's books written by ""Griff"" (as indicated on the cover of the original book), also known as Andrew Griffin. It was produced by Cartoon Pizza and was developed for television by Jim Jinkins (the creator of ""Doug"", ""PB&J Otter"", ""Allegra's Window"", ""JoJo's Circus"", and ""Pinky Dinky Doo"") and David Campbell. ""Stanley"" teaches a wide variety of issues preschool children face, including change, growth, rules, and dealing with others. Each episode centers on an animal that deals with or helps"
"a co-starring role on the Fox late night comedy, ""Talkshow with Spike Feresten"". Matt Johnson (actor) Matt Johnson (born December 1974) is an American actor and comedian best known for his roles on the HBO animated television series, ""The Life & Times of Tim"". Johnson grew up in Ukiah, California, and graduated from the University of Oregon. He currently voices the characters Rodney, Stan, and Amy's Dad on the HBO animated series ""The Life & Times of Tim"". He began his career as a stand-up comedian and has voiced hundreds of television and radio commercials. In front of the camera,"
"City Con, a ""Steven Universe"" fan convention, was held in Virginia Beach on October 13–15, 2017. Steven Universe Steven Universe is an American animated television series created by Rebecca Sugar for Cartoon Network. It is the coming-of-age story of a young boy, Steven Universe (voiced by Zach Callison), who lives with the Crystal Gems—magical, humanoid aliens named Pearl (Deedee Magno Hall), Garnet (Estelle), and Amethyst (Michaela Dietz)—in the fictional town of Beach City. Steven, who is half-Gem, has adventures with his friends and helps the Gems protect the world from their own kind. ""Steven Universe"" premiered on November 4, 2013,"
"Kyle Broflovski Kyle Broflovski (sometimes spelled Kyle Broflovski, Broslovski, Broslofski, Brovlofski or Broflofski) is a main character in the animated television series ""South Park"". He is voiced by and loosely based on co-creator Matt Stone. Kyle is one of the show's four central characters, along with his friends Stan Marsh, Kenny McCormick, and Eric Cartman. He debuted on television when ""South Park"" first aired on August 13, 1997, after having first appeared in ""The Spirit of Christmas"" shorts created by Stone and long-time collaborator Trey Parker in 1992 (""Jesus vs. Frosty"") and 1995 (""Jesus vs. Santa""). Kyle is a third-"
"Steven Universe Steven Universe is an American animated television series created by Rebecca Sugar for Cartoon Network. It is the coming-of-age story of a young boy, Steven Universe (voiced by Zach Callison), who lives with the Crystal Gems—magical, humanoid aliens named Pearl (Deedee Magno Hall), Garnet (Estelle), and Amethyst (Michaela Dietz)—in the fictional town of Beach City. Steven, who is half-Gem, has adventures with his friends and helps the Gems protect the world from their own kind. ""Steven Universe"" premiered on November 4, 2013, and is Cartoon Network's first animated show solely created by a woman. The themes of the"
"""Peanuts"" television specials including ""A Charlie Brown Christmas"", ""It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown"" and the feature films ""A Boy Named Charlie Brown"" and ""Snoopy Come Home"". Frank Smith (animator) Frank A. Smith (August 31, 1911 – February 23, 1975) was an American cartoon animator and film director. He was the father of actor and film director Charles Martin Smith, and the brother of animator/director Paul J. Smith and animator Hank Smith. Born in Gladstone, Michigan, Smith left home in his teens with the dream of working in films. Not having any money, he made his way across country to"
"Stan of Arabia: Part 2 ""Stan of Arabia: Part 2"" is the sixth episode of the second season and the thirteenth overall episode of the animated comedy series ""American Dad!"". It aired on Fox in the United States on November 13, 2005, and is written by Carter Bays and Craig Thomas and directed by Anthony Lioi. As the Smiths continue their lives in Saudi Arabia, Stan quickly conforms to the male-dominated society while the rest of the family struggles with the different social norms. Stan mediates a dispute between Francine and his new wife. Francine demands that Stan put them"
"adopted an unnamed little girl. Also living under Stan's roof are three housemates: Roger, an alien; Klaus, the family's man-in-a-fish-body pet; and Jeff Fischer, who is Hayley's boyfriend turned husband. Stan's mother is named Betty, and his father is a jewel thief (as revealed in the episode ""Con Heir"") named Jack Smith. Stan's last recorded age was 47, but his revealed birth years have contradicted it twice: “Da Flippity Flop”, an episode made in 2013, reveals he was born in 1963, putting his age at 50 instead, and “May the Best Stan Win”, an episode made in 2010, reveals he"
"published by British newspaper ""The Daily Telegraph"". He received the 2,459th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on February 14, 2012. Matt Groening Matthew Abraham Groening ( ; born February 15, 1954) is an American cartoonist, writer, producer, animator, and voice actor. He is the creator of the comic strip ""Life in Hell"" (1977–2012) and the television series ""The Simpsons"" (1989–present), ""Futurama"" (1999–2003, 2008–2013), and ""Disenchantment"" (2018–present). ""The Simpsons"" is the longest-running U.S. primetime-television series in history and the longest-running U.S. animated series and sitcom. Groening made his first professional cartoon sale of ""Life in Hell"" to the avant-garde"
"of conventional small-town life in his fictional hometown of South Park, Colorado. Stan is generally depicted as kind-hearted, intelligent, trustworthy and patient (if somewhat arrogant). He is outspoken in expressing his distinct lack of esteem for adults and their influences, as adult South Park residents rarely make use of their critical faculties. Like the other ""South Park"" characters, Stan is animated by computer in a way to emulate the show's original method of cutout animation. He also appears in the full-length feature film """" (1999), as well as ""South Park""-related media and merchandise. While Parker and Stone portray Stan as"
"Homer Simpson Homer Jay Simpson is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the American animated sitcom ""The Simpsons"". He is voiced by Dan Castellaneta and first appeared on television, along with the rest of his family, in ""The Tracey Ullman Show"" short ""Good Night"" on April 19, 1987. Homer was created and designed by cartoonist Matt Groening while he was waiting in the lobby of James L. Brooks' office. Groening had been called to pitch a series of shorts based on his comic strip ""Life in Hell"" but instead decided to create a new set of characters. He"
"Matt Groening Matthew Abraham Groening ( ; born February 15, 1954) is an American cartoonist, writer, producer, animator, and voice actor. He is the creator of the comic strip ""Life in Hell"" (1977–2012) and the television series ""The Simpsons"" (1989–present), ""Futurama"" (1999–2003, 2008–2013), and ""Disenchantment"" (2018–present). ""The Simpsons"" is the longest-running U.S. primetime-television series in history and the longest-running U.S. animated series and sitcom. Groening made his first professional cartoon sale of ""Life in Hell"" to the avant-garde ""Wet"" magazine in 1978. At its peak, the cartoon was carried in 250 weekly newspapers. ""Life in Hell"" caught the attention of"
"something."" Eric Cartman Eric Theodore Cartman, often referred to as just Cartman, is a main character in the animated television series ""South Park"", created by Matt Stone and Trey Parker, and voiced by Parker. Cartman is one of four central characters in ""South Park"", along with Stan Marsh, Kyle Broflovski, and Kenny McCormick. Cartman first appeared, originally named Kenny, in prototypical form in a 1992 animated short ""Jesus vs. Frosty"", and a 1995 animated short ""Jesus vs. Santa"", and first appeared on television in the pilot episode of ""South Park"", ""Cartman Gets an Anal Probe"", on August 13, 1997. Cartman"
"Charles Martin Smith Charles Martin Smith (born October 30, 1953) is an American film actor, writer, and director. He is best known for his roles in ""American Graffiti"" (1973), ""The Buddy Holly Story"" (1978), ""Never Cry Wolf"" (1983), ""Starman"" (1984), ""The Untouchables"" (1987), ""Deep Cover"" (1992), ""Speechless"" (1994) and ""Deep Impact"" (1998). He is further known for directing the films ""The Snow Walker"" (2003), ""Dolphin Tale"" (2011) and ""Dolphin Tale 2"" (2014). He is the third cousin, twice removed of writer David LeGault. Smith was born in Van Nuys, California. His father, Frank Smith, was a film cartoonist and animator,"
"Klaus Heissler Klaus Heisler is a fictional character from the animated television series ""American Dad!"" The Smith family's hapless and saturnine goldfish, he is voiced by Dee Bradley Baker and first appeared on television, along with the rest of his family, when ""American Dad!"" initially premiered on Fox on February 6, 2005 with the series' pilot episode. Klaus Heisler is the family's attention-starved, hapless, saturnine pet goldfish. He is consultative and full of sage advice, sometimes even taking on a scholarly appearance and wearing reading glasses. Klaus is actually a man in a fish body. He was once an East"