Stephen Hillenburg
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A marine biologist turned animator, the creator of one of the most popular and influential animation series in history. He conceived 'SpongeBob SquarePants' (1999-present), a global animation phenomenon that gave rise to hugely successful films such as 'The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie' (2004). American animator, writer and producer, a benchmark of contemporary television animation, recognized for his absurdist humor and his endearing universe, whose work has become a cultural icon for several generations, until his death in 2018.
Stephen Hillenburg
12 Movies
3 Series
A marine biologist turned animator, the creator of one of the most popular and influential animation series in history. He conceived 'SpongeBob SquarePants' (1999-present), a global animation phenomenon that gave rise to hugely successful films such as 'The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie' (2004). American animator, writer and producer, a benchmark of contemporary television animation, recognized for his absurdist humor and his endearing universe, whose work has become a cultural icon for several generations, until his death in 2018.
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The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water
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Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years
Executive Producer · 24 episodes
2021–
TV
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run
Story
2020
Film
SpongeBob SquarePants: Sea Side Story
Director
2017
Film
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water
Story
2015
Film
Hollywood Blvd, USA
Director
2014
Film
SpongeBob SquarePants: Spongicus
Writer
2009
Film
SpongeBob SquarePants: To Love a Patty
Director
2009
Film
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
Director
2004
Film
SpongeBob SquarePants: The Seascape Capers
Writer
2004
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stephen Hillenburg still alive?
Stephen Hillenburg passed away on November 26, 2018 at age 57.
What are the most famous roles of Stephen Hillenburg?
Stephen Hillenburg is best known for directing The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie, The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run, The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water.
How many movies has Stephen Hillenburg directed?
Over a 26-year career (since 1992), Stephen Hillenburg has directed or written 12 films and worked on 3 TV shows.
What was Stephen Hillenburg's first movie?
The career of Stephen Hillenburg began with Animation Diary (1992).
What is Stephen Hillenburg's most recent movie or series?
Stephen Hillenburg's most recent release is Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years, which premiered on March 4, 2021.
What TV shows has Stephen Hillenburg created or directed?
On television, Stephen Hillenburg has appeared in SpongeBob SquarePants, Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years, Rocko's Modern Life, Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy series.
Stephen Hillenburg
1961-08-21 · Fort Sill, Oklahoma, USA
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.