Francine Smith
Fictional character from the animated series American Dad! / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Francine Lee Smith (formerly Ling; née Dawson) is a fictional character on the American animated sitcom American Dad! [1] She is the wife of the main character, Stan Smith and the mother of Hayley and Steve Smith. Francine is voiced by Wendy Schaal.
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Francine Smith | |
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American Dad! character | |
First appearance | "Pilot" (2005) |
Created by | Seth MacFarlane Mike Barker Matt Weitzman |
Designed by | Seth MacFarlane |
Voiced by | Wendy Schaal |
In-universe information | |
Full name | Francine Lee Smith |
Gender | Female |
Occupation | Housewife Real Estate Agent (formerly) |
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Spouse | Stan Smith |
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Relatives | Beverley (aunt) Karen (aunt) |
Religion | Episcopalian |
Home | Langley Falls, Virginia |
Nationality | American |
Age | 40 |
Early in the series, Francine is often seen as the voice of reason in her dysfunctional family, adopting the stereotypical role of the long-suffering wife or doting mother. However, as the show progresses, her backstory develops with allusions to unconventional and surreal activities, including working for strip clubs, underground fighting rings, cult memberships, multiple murders, and substance abuse.