Seth MacFarlane will be honoured with the Louis XIII Genius Award at this year's Critics' Choice Television Awards.
The Family Guy creator has been chosen by the Broadcast Television Journalists Association to receive the award as he is "one of Hollywood's most beloved talents".
A statement from BTJA president Joey Berlin said: "MacFarlane's work has been a fixture on our screens – both large and small – for almost two decades.
"His humour and talent is undeniable, and we're honoured to present him with the Critics' Choice Louis XIII Genius Award."
Cat Deely is hosting the Critics' Choice Television Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles on May 31.
