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Stephen McDannell Hillenburg is the creator of SpongeBob SquarePants (1999), Nickelodeon's highest-rated cartoons for children and a staple of American television. He was born on August 21, 1961 in Fort Sill, a United States Army post in Lawton, Oklahoma, to Nancy (Dufour) Hillenburg and Kelly Neugent Hillenburg Jr.
Raised in Anaheim, California, he became fascinated with marine biology as a child and later developed an interest in art. He started his professional career in 1984 teaching marine biology at the Orange County Marine Institute. He wrote 'The Intertidal Zone', a comic book about tide-pool animals which he used to educate his students.
In 1989, two years after leaving teaching, Hillenburg enrolled at the California Institute of the Arts to pursue a career in animation. He was later offered a job on the Nickelodeon animated television series Rocko's Modern Life (1993), after his success with short films The Green Beret (1992) and Wormholes (1992), which he created while studying animation.
In 1994, Hillenburg began developing The Intertidal Zone characters and concepts for what would become SpongeBob SquarePants. The show premiered in 1999 and has aired since then. He also directed The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004), which he originally intended to be the series finale. However, Nickelodeon wanted to produce more episodes, so Hillenburg resigned as the showrunner. He went back to making short films, with Hollywood Blvd, USA (2014).
In 2015, The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water (2015) was released; the sequel to the 2004 film, it marked Hillenburg's return to the franchise, after he co-wrote the story and acted as an executive producer on the project.
Aside from two Emmy Awards and six Annie Awards for SpongeBob SquarePants, Hillenburg also received an accolade from Heal the Bay for his efforts on elevating marine life awareness, as well as the Television Animation Award from the National Cartoonists Society. Despite all this, he was involved in public controversies, including one that centered on speculation over the SpongeBob character's intended sexual orientation.
Hillenburg was diagnosed in 2017 with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. He stated that he would continue to work on his show for as long as possible. He died at age 57 on November 26, 2018 in San Marino, California, a year and a half after his diagnosis.- Producer
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Paul Tibbitt was born on 13 May 1968 in Los Angeles County, California, USA. He is a producer and writer, known for SpongeBob SquarePants (1999), The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water (2015) and The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004).- Producer
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Marc Ceccarelli was born on 4 January 1968 in Bakersfield, California, USA. He is a producer and writer, known for SpongeBob SquarePants (1999), Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years (2021) and The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water (2015).- Art Department
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Vincent Waller was born on 30 September 1960 in Texas, USA. He is a director, known for SpongeBob SquarePants (1999), The Ren & Stimpy Show (1991) and Hercules (1997). He has been married to Pin since 19 February 2019.- Writer
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Derek Drymon was born on 19 November 1968 in Morristown, New Jersey, USA. He is a writer, known for SpongeBob SquarePants (1999), Underwater (2020) and CatDog (1998). He is married to Nancy Drymon. They have two children.- Art Department
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Sherm Cohen was born on 19 January 1965 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is a director, known for The Simpsons Movie (2007), SpongeBob SquarePants (1999) and Kick Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil (2010).- Writer
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Tim Hill was born on 21 May 1958 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for SpongeBob SquarePants (1999), Welcome Freshmen (1991) and Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007). He has been married to Veronica Alicino since 24 June 1997. They have four children.- Art Department
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Aaron Springer is a graphic and digital artist who is employed by Walt Disney Television Studios Production Company. He has gained notoriety through his efforts as a writer and storyboard artist on various movies and television series. His notable efforts include Samurai Jack (2002-2003), Dexter's Laboratory (2003), and SpongeBob SquarePants (1999-2012). Presently, he is contributing to the Mickey Mouse (2013-2014) television series.- Actor
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Douglas Lawrence Osowski (born January 1, 1969), known professionally as Mr. Lawrence, is an American voice actor, writer, and animator. He is best known for his work on the Nickelodeon TV series SpongeBob SquarePants (1999), in which he voices the character Plankton (among others) and has also co-written numerous episodes of the show. His other work includes voicing Filburt Turtle in Rocko's Modern Life (1993), Edward in Camp Lazlo! (2005), and additional work for The Ren & Stimpy Show (1991), The Aquabats! Super Show! (2012), and Mighty Magiswords (2015).- Director
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Jay Lender was born on 14 June 1969 in New Haven, Connecticut, USA. He is a director and writer, known for They're Watching (2016), SpongeBob SquarePants (1999) and Phineas and Ferb (2007).- Art Department
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Mark O'Hare was born on 18 July 1968 in San Pedro, California, USA. He is a writer and director, known for Camp Lazlo! (2005), Rocko's Modern Life (1993) and The Powerpuff Girls (1998).- Art Department
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Ennio Torresan was born on 15 October 1963 in the USA. He is a director, known for Until Sbornia Takes Us Apart (2013), Megamind (2010) and Penguins of Madagascar (2014).- Director
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Erik Wiese is an Emmy and Annie-nominated Writer, Director, and Storyboard Artist who works in both feature and television animation. He recently directed a Peanuts special for Apple+. Immediately prior, Erik was an Executive Producer, Writer, and Director on Sonic Prime for Netflix. Previously, he was a Director at Illumination Entertainment, directing several Minions shorts and commercials. Erik began his career working as a Supervising Animator on the animated video for Bjork's "I Miss You." He then began working with Stephen Hillenburg on character development for the SpongeBob pilot and stayed with the show for several seasons as a Storyboard Artist / Writer. He was also Head of Story on the Spongebob feature Spongebob: Sponge Out of Water. His other TV work includes co-creating, directing, and executive producing two seasons of Nickelodeon's The Mighty B!, a cartoon starring Amy Poehler. Erik attended Cal Arts and Art Center College of Design Pasadena. He holds dual American and German citizenship.- Art Department
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Steve Fonti was born on 16 June 1970 in the USA. He is a writer, known for Osmosis Jones (2001), Kung Fu Panda (2008) and Family Guy (1999).- Animation Department
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Chris Mitchell was born on 10 May 1970 in Cupertino, California, USA. He is a writer, known for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023), Big Hero 6 (2014) and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009).- Writer
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Peter Burns is known for U.S. Marshals (1998), Let's Go to Prison (2006) and 35 Miles from Normal (1997).- Writer
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Merriwether Williams was born on 28 March 1968. She is a writer and producer, known for Adventure Time (2010), Camp Lazlo! (2005) and Free for All (2003).- Director
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Adam Paloian was born on 9 September 1991 in Cold Spring Harbor, New York, USA. He is a director and writer, known for The Cuphead Show! (2022), SpongeBob SquarePants (1999) and The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water (2015).- Art Department
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Dave Cunningham was born on 1 December 1970 in Anaheim, California, USA. He is a director, known for Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004), The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water (2015) and SpongeBob SquarePants (1999).- Writer
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Kyle McCulloch was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He is known for South Park (1997), Fired Up! (2009) and Sweetwater Tides (2004).- Writer
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Kaz was born on 31 July 1959 in Hoboken, New Jersey, USA. He is a writer, known for Phineas and Ferb (2007), Camp Lazlo! (2005) and Corpse Bride (2005).- Writer
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Jack Pendarvis was born on 8 July 1963 in Mobile, Alabama, USA. He is a writer and actor, known for Adventure Time: Distant Lands (2020), Adventure Time (2010) and SpongeBob SquarePants (1999).- Writer
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Andrew Goodman was born on 9 November 1984 in Portland, Oregon, USA. He is a writer, known for Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years (2021), SpongeBob SquarePants (1999) and The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water (2015).- Writer
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Ben Gruber was born on 2 January 1972 in Rosemont, Pennsylvania, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for Superjail! (2007), Beavis and Butt-Head Do America (1996) and Little Big Awesome (2016).- Writer
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Richard Pursel was born on 17 September 1964 in Lincoln, Nebraska, USA. He is a writer, known for The Ren & Stimpy Show (1991), Cow and Chicken (1997) and The Andy Carmen Show (2024). He has been married to Lindsay Pursel since 2003. They have one child.- Writer
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Luke Brookshier was born on 31 August 1971 in Corona, California, USA. He is a writer, known for SpongeBob SquarePants (1999), Tom & Jerry (2021) and Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years (2021).- Writer
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Dani Michaeli was born on 12 December 1969 in Rochester, New York, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for SpongeBob SquarePants (1999), Harvey Beaks (2015) and The Aquabats! Super Show! (2012).- Art Department
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Fred Osmond was born on 29 September 1973 in Riverside, California, USA. He is a director, known for SpongeBob SquarePants (1999), Monsters vs. Aliens (2013) and Weekend Pussy Hunt (2000).- Art Department
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Brian Morante was born on 30 April 1980 in San Diego, California, USA. Brian is a writer and producer, known for Zokie of Planet Ruby (2023), Earmouse and Bottle (2014) and SpongeBob SquarePants (1999).- Art Department
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John Trabbic was born on 14 February 1982 in Monroe, Michigan, USA. He is a writer and actor, known for SpongeBob SquarePants (1999), Middlemost Post (2021) and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005). He has been married to Amy Trabbic since 18 April 2009. They have one child.- Animation Department
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Kelly Armstrong is known for The Baby Huey Show (1994), The Powerpuff Girls (2016) and Ren & Stimpy 'Adult Party Cartoon' (2003). Kelly has been married to Bob Jaques since 15 June 1989. They have one child.- Writer
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Casey Alexander was born on 12 September 1975 in Pasadena, California, USA. Casey is a writer and director, known for SpongeBob SquarePants (1999), Uncle Grandpa (2010) and Victor & Valentino (2019).- Art Department
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Zeus Cervas was born on 19 September 1974 in Walnut, California, USA. He is a writer, known for SpongeBob SquarePants (1999), Star vs. the Forces of Evil (2012) and The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004).- Director
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Mark Ackland is a graphic and digital artist who is employed by Walt Disney Television Studios Production Company. He has gained notoriety through his efforts as a writer and character designer on various movies and television series. His notable efforts include The Ripping Friends (2001-2002), Clone High (2002-2003), and The Lego Movie (2014). Presently, he is contributing to the Mickey Mouse (2014-2016) and Wander Over Yonder (2013-2016) television series.- Writer
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Walter Dohrn is an American animator, writer and voice actor from Orange County who is mostly known for voicing Rumpelstiltskin from Shrek Forever After. He also wrote several episodes of SpongeBob SquarePants including Sailor Mouth and voiced in other DreamWorks Animation films such as Trolls, Shrek the Third and Trolls World Tour.- Writer
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C.H. Greenblatt was born on June 17, 1972 in Plano, Texas, USA as Carl Harvey Greenblatt. He is a writer and producer, known for Fish Hooks (2010), SpongeBob SquarePants (1999) and Chowder (2007). He attended the University of Texas at Austin where he majored in advertising. He was an art director for commercials in New York City following graduation. Steve Hillenburg, creator of SpongeBob Squarepants, picked Greenblatt up to storyboard on the show after seeing some of his work in cartooning. He boarded on the series from 1999 to 2003 following season 3's completion. He came back to board and voice on a couple episodes for season 4 and 5. Greenblatt is considered to be one of the greatest comedy writers by critics and fans in modern times. Scott Thill of Cartoon Brew praised Greenblatt as one of the most influential comedy writers with innovative comedic elements. Cartoon Brew also said Greenblatt "has logged a decade-and-a-half across studios and shows". James Poniewozik of Time credited Greenblatt as defining SpongeBob's comedic style. Greenblatt was one of the writers of the SpongeBob episode "Band Geeks", considered by many to be the best episode of the entire series. SpongeBob writer Kaz recalled writing with Greenblatt fun and said he was full with "weird energy." He is currently working at Warner Brothers where he is executive producing Jellystone. He also mentors a Mahwah, NJ native in animation and is a recurring voice actor on Mexiguin.- Art Department
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William Arthur Reiss is a graphic and digital artist who is employed by Walt Disney Television Studios Production Company. He has gained notoriety through his efforts as a writer and storyboard artist on various movies and television series. His notable efforts include SpongeBob SquarePants (2000-2005), My Gym Partner's a Monkey (2005-2007), Chowder (2007-2010), and Fish Hooks (2010-2012). Presently, he is contributing to the Mickey Mouse (2014-2016) television series.- Art Department
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Carson Kugler is a graphic and digital artist who is employed by Walt Disney Television Studios Production Company. He has gained notoriety through his efforts as a storyboard artist and supervisor on many movies and television series. His notable work includes Hey Arnold! (1997-1999), SpongeBob SquarePants (2001-2011), The Penguins of Madagascar (2012), and Fish Hooks (2012-2014). Presently, he is contributing to the The 7D (2014) and Harvey Beaks (2015-2016) television series.- Animation Department
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Caleb Meurer was born on 9 July 1973 in the USA. He is a director, known for American Dad! (2005), The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004) and Charlie and Lola (2005).- Art Department
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Chris Headrick was born on 25 December 1968 in the USA. He is a writer and director, known for Phineas and Ferb (2007), Space Jam (1996) and Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003).- Writer
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Sam Henderson was born in 1969 in Woodstock, New York, USA. He is a writer and director, known for SpongeBob SquarePants (1999), Camp Lazlo! (2005) and Gavin's Declassified School Survival Guide (2004).- Writer
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Kent Osborne was born on 30 August 1969 in New Jersey, USA. He is a writer and actor, known for Adventure Time (2010), Monsters vs. Aliens (2009) and SpongeBob SquarePants (1999).- Writer
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Mike Roth was born on 6 May 1975 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for Regular Show (2010), Regular Show: The Movie (2015) and Camp Lazlo! (2005).- Art Department
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Heather got her start in 1999 as a storyboard revisionist on SpongeBob Squarepants at Nickelodeon Animation Studio in Burbank, California. She went on to become a storyboard artist on shows such as The Fairly Oddparents, T.U.F.F. Puppy, and My Life As a Teenage Robot, for which she received an Emmy Nomination as a writer in 2006. From 2005 to 2007, she directed the Disney animated series, "The Replacements," created by Dan Santat. Heather has had over 30 books published through Random House Children's Division, Walter Foster, Publications International, Simon & Schuster's Simon Spotlight and others. These books feature well-known characters from Disney and Nickelodeon, such as SpongeBob Squarepants, Doc McStuffins, Blaze and the Monster Machines, Elena of Avalor, Star Wars and more. Since 2020, Heather storyboarded on Nickelodeon's all-new "The Patrick Star Show" and "Kamp Koral."- Art Department
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Dan Povenmire is an American writer, director, cartoonist, singer and voice actor known for co-creating the Disney cartoons Phineas & Ferb and Milo Murphy's Law alongside Jeff Marsh. He also worked on episodes of Rocko's Modern Life, Family Guy and SpongeBob SquarePants. He voiced Dr. Doofenshmirtz, the enemy of Perry the Platypus and antagonist of Phineas & Ferb.- Actor
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Mike Bell was born on 3 November 1967 in Redlands, California, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Turbo (2013), Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011) and SpongeBob SquarePants (1999).- Writer
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Steven Banks was born on 27 November 1954 in the USA. He is a writer and producer, known for The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius (2002), Beverly Hills Cop III (1994) and SpongeBob SquarePants (1999).- Art Department
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Tom King was born on 29 October 1968 in Bexar County, Texas, USA. He is a writer and director, known for SpongeBob SquarePants (1999), Space Jam (1996) and The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water (2015). He has been married to Jeanette Moreno King since 4 March 2000. They have two children.- Art Department
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Nate Cash was born on 31 March 1976 in Utah, USA. He is a producer and writer, known for Adventure Time (2010), SpongeBob SquarePants (1999) and Tiny Toons Looniversity (2023).- Art Department
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Tuck Tucker was born on 20 August 1961 in Lynchburg, Virginia, USA. He was a director, known for SpongeBob SquarePants (1999), The Little Mermaid (1989) and The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004). He died on 22 December 2020 in Lynchburg, Virginia, USA.- Writer
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Eric Shaw was born on 8 June 1973 in Jericho, New York, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for Muppet Babies (2018), WordGirl (2007) and Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures (2013).- Writer
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Derek Iversen was born on 19 May 1971 in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. He is a writer and production manager, known for Dumb and Dumber To (2014), The Andy Carmen Show (2024) and Bravest Warriors (2009). He was previously married to Bean Iversen.- Animation Department
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Chris Mitchell was born on 10 May 1970 in Cupertino, California, USA. He is a writer, known for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023), Big Hero 6 (2014) and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009).- Art Department
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Sean Charmatz was born on 28 August 1980 in San Diego, California, USA. He is a director, known for The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (2019), SpongeBob SquarePants (1999) and Trolls (2016). He was previously married to Farnaz Esnaashari-Charmatz.- Art Department
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Chuck Klein was born on 17 June 1964 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA. He is a director and producer, known for Epic (2013), Space Jam (1996) and Smallfoot (2018).