Stan Smith (American Dad!) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Stan Smith |
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| American Dad! character | |
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| First appearance | "Pilot" (2005) |
| Created by | Seth MacFarlane Mike Barker Matt Weitzman |
| Designed by | Seth MacFarlane |
| Voiced by | Seth MacFarlane |
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| Nickname(s) | Stan |
| Affiliation | Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) |
| Title | Agent |
| Family |
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| Spouse(s) | Francine Smith (wife) |
| Children | Hayley Smith (daughter) Steve Smith (son) |
| Relatives | Glen Smith (nephew) |
| Religion | Episcopalian |
| Nationality | American |
| Home | Langley Falls, Virginia |
| Height | 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m) |
| Age | 42 |
Stanford Leonard "Stan" Smith is a main character from the animated TV show American Dad!. He is voiced by Seth MacFarlane, who also helped create the show. Stan is the head of the Smith family. He works for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).
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Understanding Stan Smith's Character
Stan Smith is about 42 years old. He is married to Francine and is the father of Steve and Hayley. Their home is also shared with other unique characters. These include Roger, an alien, and Klaus, a pet fish with a human brain. Jeff Fischer, Hayley's husband, also lives with them.
Stan's Role in the Family
Stan is the main provider for the Smith family. He works for the Central Intelligence Agency. He usually wears a blue suit with a special pin. This pin is a simple version of the U.S. flag.
Stan's Personality Traits
Stan is shown to have very strong opinions. He sometimes acts without thinking things through. He can also be quite strict and focused on his own goals. Despite these traits, he cares deeply for his family. He is often shown as a conservative Republican. This means he holds traditional political views.
Stan's Career at the CIA
Stan's career began in 1987 when he was 24. He joined the army and quickly became an Airborne Ranger. He was then chosen for the elite Delta Force, an anti-terrorist group. After leaving the army, he joined the CIA's highly secret Special Activities Division. He worked specifically in the Special Operations Group.
What Stan Does at the CIA
While it's known Stan works for the CIA, his exact job changes. He has been shown as an analyst, a bureaucrat, a field agent, and a special forces operative. Most often, he is seen working in a small office cubicle. He works with his friends and co-workers like Jackson, Sanders, and Dick Reynolds.
Stan's Favorite Hobbies
Stan enjoys many different hobbies in his free time. One of his main interests is collecting Franklin Mint Plates. These are special decorative plates.
Creative and Unique Pastimes
Stan also has several creative hobbies. He designs and makes themed stuffed bears. He enjoys fly-tying, which is making fishing lures. Other hobbies include gun cleaning and wood burning. He even enjoys figure skating. Stan also writes children's books that share his conservative views. He also likes to read books about whatever he is doing at that moment. For example, he once read a book called "Reading While Waiting" while he was waiting for someone.
