Stan Smith

Stan Smith is the main character of  and is voiced by. Out of all the voices he's done in both  and American Dad!, MacFarlane says that Stan's voice is the most exhausting. It has been noted on DVD special features that Stan's voice is based on the announcers of 1950s American anti-communist propaganda films. He is similar to the title character from the cult 80s show Sledge Hammer, who also had a weird habit of talking to his gun, as Stan does.

Stan Smith has worked for the Central Intelligence Agency since the 80s, as a field agent and weapons expert, and later on in the series, the Deputy-Deputy Director, placing him on the third tier of importance in the C.I.A. under Deputy-Director Bullock. As of the start of season 2, his official job title is apparently "Deputy Deputy Director", although the official announcement of his promotion wasn't actually seen in any episode. In this role his work has included the interrogation of possible terrorists. Stan is always on alert for terrorist activity, at work, and in his home life.

Appearances in Christmas specials

 * "The Best Christmas Story Never"
 * "The Most Adequate Christmas Ever"
 * "Rapture's Delight"
 * "For Whom the Sleigh Bell Tolls"
 * "Season's Beatings"
 * "Minstrel Krampus"