Editing Seth Green (section)

== Adult Career ==

Green's adult breakthrough came with recurring roles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1997-2003), where his portrayal of Daniel "Oz" Osbourne—a laconic werewolf musician—created cult following that the series' devoted audience embraced. The character's understated delivery and genuine emotion provided contrast with the show's more dramatic elements, his presence grounding scenes that supernatural content might otherwise have overwhelmed. The Joss Whedon connection this established would prove valuable as Whedon's influence on genre entertainment expanded.<ref name="havens"/>

His role as Scott Evil in the Austin Powers franchise (1997-2002) demonstrated comedy abilities that dramatic work alone might not have revealed, his performance as Dr. Evil's neglected son providing some of the films' most memorable moments. The catchphrase "I've got a gun" and the therapy sessions with his father showcased comedic timing that the films' broad comedy required. His voice work, which became increasingly central to his career, included the role of Chris Griffin on "Family Guy" beginning in 1999—employment that continues decades later.<ref name="stein"/>

His creation and production of "Robot Chicken" (2005-present), the Adult Swim stop-motion sketch comedy series, demonstrated creative abilities extending beyond performance. The show's rapid-fire cultural references and action figure animation created format that audiences embraced, its Emmy Awards for Outstanding Short-Format Animated Program validating the approach. His Philadelphia origins, distant by this point in a career spanning coasts and countries, nonetheless contributed to the outsider sensibility that his comedy sometimes expressed.<ref name="havens"/>