WRITER
Stephen Hillenburg
Known for SpongeBob SquarePants
Stephen McDannell Hillenburg (August 21, 1961 – November 26, 2018) was an American animator, cartoonist, and marine-biology teacher. He was the creator of the Nickelodeon animated television series SpongeBob SquarePants (1999–), which he also directed, produced, and wrote. It has gone on to become the fifth longest-running American animated series.
Snapshot 2026-10-15
- Born
- Aug 21, 1961
- Died
- Nov 26, 2018
- Birthplace
- Fort Sill, Oklahoma, USA
- Known For
- Writing
Biography
Stephen McDannell Hillenburg (August 21, 1961 – November 26, 2018) was an American animator, cartoonist, and marine-biology teacher. He was the creator of the Nickelodeon animated television series SpongeBob SquarePants (1999–), which he also directed, produced, and wrote. It has gone on to become the fifth longest-running American animated series.
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Known For
Filmography
Movies
Animation DiaryDirector
1992
The Green BeretWriter
1992The Green BeretDirector
1992
WormholesWriter
1992WormholesDirector
1992
SpongeBob SquarePants - Nautical Nonsense and Sponge BuddiesWriter
2002SpongeBob SquarePants - Nautical Nonsense and Sponge BuddiesCreator
2002
SpongeBob SquarePants 4-D: RideOriginal Series Creator
2003
SpongeBob Squarepants: ChristmasPotty (voice)
2003
SpongeBob Squarepants: Tales from the DeepCreator
2003
SpongeBob SquarePants: The Sponge Who Could FlyPotty (voice)
2003
SpongeBob SquarePants: SpongeBob Goes PrehistoricPotty (voice)
2004
SpongeBob SquarePants: The Seascape CapersWriter
2004
The SpongeBob SquarePants MovieParrot (voice)
2004The SpongeBob SquarePants MovieProducer
2004The SpongeBob SquarePants MovieDirector
2004The SpongeBob SquarePants MovieScreenplay
2004The SpongeBob SquarePants MovieStory
2004The SpongeBob SquarePants MovieOriginal Series Creator
2004The SpongeBob SquarePants MovieStoryboard
2004
SpongeBob Squarepants - Absorbing FavoritesPotty (voice) / Miner
2005
SpongeBob SquarePants: Where's Gary?Creator
2005SpongeBob SquarePants: Where's Gary?Executive Producer
2005
SpongeBob's Atlantis SquarePantisExecutive Producer
2007SpongeBob's Atlantis SquarePantisCharacter Designer
2007
SpongeBob SquarePants: To Love a Patty
2009SpongeBob SquarePants: To Love a PattyDirector
2009
SpongeBob vs. the Big OneCreator
2009
SpongeBob's Truth or SquareExecutive Producer
2009SpongeBob's Truth or SquareCreator
2009
Square Roots: The Story of SpongeBob SquarePantsSelf
2009
SpongeBob SquarePants: Spongebob's Last StandExecutive Producer
2010
SpongeBob SquarePants: Ghouls FoolsCreator
2011
Hollywood Blvd, USACreator
2014Hollywood Blvd, USAWriter
2014Hollywood Blvd, USADirector
2014Hollywood Blvd, USAAnimation
2014
The Little PrinceThanks
2015
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of WaterBaby in Stroller (voice)
2015The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of WaterExecutive Producer
2015The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of WaterStory
2015The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of WaterCharacters
2015The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of WaterOriginal Series Creator
2015The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of WaterProducer
2015
SpongeBob SquarePants: Glove World ForeverProduction Design
2016
SpongeBob SquarePants: Sea Side StoryDirector
2017
SpongeBob SquarePants: The Legend of Boo-Kini BottomCreator
2017
SpongeBob SquarePants: The Legend of Boo-Kini BottomExecutive Producer
2019
SpongeBob’s Big Birthday BlowoutExecutive Producer
2019SpongeBob’s Big Birthday BlowoutIn Memory Of
2019
The SpongeBob Musical: Live on Stage!Musical
2019The SpongeBob Musical: Live on Stage!Characters
2019
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the RunExecutive Producer
2020The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the RunCharacters
2020The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the RunOriginal Series Creator
2020The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the RunIn Memory Of
2020The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the RunStory
2020
I'm Urchin You to LeaveCreator
2021I'm Urchin You to LeaveOriginal Series Creator
2021I'm Urchin You to LeaveCharacters
2021
The Tidal Zone: SpongeBob Universe SpecialCharacters
2023
Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks MovieOriginal Series Creator
2024Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks MovieCharacters
2024
Go Fetch!Executive Producer
2025
Plankton: The MovieOriginal Series Creator
2025Plankton: The MovieCharacters
2025
SpongeBob and Patrick's Timeline Twist-UpOriginal Story
2025
SpongeBob SquarePants: Order UpExecutive Producer
2025SpongeBob SquarePants: Order UpOriginal Series Creator
2025SpongeBob SquarePants: Order UpCharacters
2025
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePantsOriginal Series Creator
2025UP
Untitled Patrick Star Spinoff FlimOriginal Series Creator
UP
Untitled Patrick Star Spinoff FlimCharacters
UT
Untitled third SpongeBob SquarePants spinoff filmCharacters
UT
Untitled third SpongeBob SquarePants spinoff filmOriginal Series Creator
Television
Rocko's Modern LifeWriter
1993Rocko's Modern LifeDirector
1993Rocko's Modern LifeAdditional Writing
1993Rocko's Modern LifeStoryboard Artist
1993
SpongeBob SquarePantsPotty the Parrot (voice) · 4 eps
1999SpongeBob SquarePantsPotty the Parrot (voice) / Miner in Treasure Chest · 1 eps
1999SpongeBob SquarePantsHans · 5 eps
1999SpongeBob SquarePantsExecutive Producer
1999SpongeBob SquarePantsWriter
1999SpongeBob SquarePantsDirector
1999SpongeBob SquarePantsStory
1999SpongeBob SquarePantsIn Memory Of
1999SpongeBob SquarePantsCharacter Designer
1999SpongeBob SquarePantsCreator
1999
Astrology with SquidwardCharacters
2000Astrology with SquidwardOriginal Series Creator
2000Astrology with SquidwardCreator
2000
Kid vs. KatProducer
2008
Bikini Bottom MysteriesCharacters
2018
SpongeBob As Told ByCharacters
2020
Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under YearsCharacters
2021Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under YearsOriginal Series Creator
2021Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under YearsExecutive Producer
2021
SpongeBob: ReimaginedCharacters
2021
The Patrick Star ShowHans · 2 eps
2021The Patrick Star ShowCharacters
2021The Patrick Star ShowOriginal Series Creator
2021
The Bikini Bottom InquirerCharacters
2022PP
Paige PraterDirector
2026MM
Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy seriesCreator
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