Rachael MacFarlane facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Rachael MacFarlane
MacFarlane at the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con
Born	Rachael Ann MacFarlane (1976-03-21) March 21, 1976 (age 49) Kent, Connecticut, U.S.
Occupation	Voice actress
Years active	1997–present
Spouse(s)	Spencer Laudiero ​ (m. 2008)​
Children	2
Relatives	Seth MacFarlane (brother) Arthur Sager (grandfather)

Rachael Ann MacFarlane Laudiero (born March 21, 1976) is an American voice actress. She is famous for lending her voice to many cartoon characters. You might know her as Hayley Smith from the TV show American Dad!. Her older brother, Seth MacFarlane, created that show.

Rachael also voiced Supreme Leader Numbuh 362 in Codename: Kids Next Door. In video games, she is known as Kate Lockwell in Starcraft II. Besides voice acting, Rachael has worked behind the scenes in animation. She was a production manager for shows like The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy. She even wrote an episode for that show called "Educating Grim".

Early Life and Beginnings

Rachael MacFarlane was born in Kent, Connecticut. Her parents were Ronald and Ann MacFarlane. Her older brother is the well-known filmmaker and actor, Seth MacFarlane. Their parents met in Boston in 1970 and later moved to Kent.

Rachael went to the Boston Conservatory to study. However, she moved to Los Angeles before finishing her degree. She wanted to start her career in voice acting right away.

A Career in Voice Acting

Rachael began her voice acting journey with shows from Hanna-Barbera. One of her first roles was on Johnny Bravo. After that, she started voicing many characters for Cartoon Network.

Her brother, Seth MacFarlane, asked her to help with a new show he was creating. This show became the popular Family Guy. Rachael became a regular voice on Family Guy for many years. She also worked for The Walt Disney Company and Cartoon Network.

In 2005, Rachael got a main role in American Dad!. She voices Hayley Smith, who is the rebellious teenage daughter of the main character, Stan Smith.

Rachael still voices characters on Family Guy today. In 2012, she released her first music album called Hayley Sings. It's a jazz album that pays tribute to her character, Hayley Smith. Rachael and her husband, Spencer Laudiero, have also written and published picture books for children.

Rachael's Family Life

Rachael MacFarlane is married to Spencer Laudiero, who is also an animator. They have two daughters together.

In 2010, Rachael's mother, Ann Perry Sager, passed away.

Voice Roles in Films

Rachael MacFarlane has lent her voice to many films. Here are some of them:

Voice Roles in TV Shows

Rachael has voiced characters in many animated TV series:

Voice Roles in Video Games

Rachael MacFarlane has also voiced characters in many video games:

Music Albums

Rachael MacFarlane has released one studio album:

See also

In Spanish: Rachael MacFarlane para niños