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Stephen Hillenburg (I) (1961–2018)

Stephen Hillenburg is the creator of SpongeBob SquarePants. Nickelodeon's highest-rated cartoons for children and a staple of American television. Stephen was born on August 21st, 1961 in Lawton, Oklahoma and raised in Anaheim, California, Hillenburg became fascinated with the ocean as a child and developed an interest in art. He started his ... See full bio »
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Nominated for 9 Primetime Emmys. Another 7 wins & 3 nominations. See more awards »

Known For

SpongeBob SquarePants
SpongeBob SquarePants Writer
(1999-2019)
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie Writer
(2004)
Rocko's Modern Life
Rocko's Modern Life Writer
(1993-1996)
Baywatch
Baywatch Soundtrack
(2017)
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  Kamp Koral (TV Series) (based on characters created by - 13 episodes) (pre-production)
- Episode #1.13 ... (based on characters created by)
- Episode #1.12 ... (based on characters created by)
- Episode #1.11 ... (based on characters created by)
- Episode #1.10 ... (based on characters created by)
- Episode #1.9 ... (based on characters created by)
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 2020 The SpongeBob Movie: It's a Wonderful Sponge (character created by) (filming)
  SpongeBob SquarePants (TV Series) (creator - 223 episodes, 1999 - 2018) (writer - 54 episodes, 1999 - 2004) (created by - 13 episodes, 2005 - 2019) (written by - 2 episodes, 1999) (story - 1 episode, 1999)
- Swamped!/Broken Alarm (2019) ... (creator)
- Plankton's Old Chum/Stormy Weather (2019) ... (creator)
- Squirrel Jelly/The String (2018) ... (creator)
- FarmerBob/Gary and Spot (2018) ... (creator)
- Whale Watching/Krusty Kleaners (2018) ... (creator)
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 2013-2016 Lego Spongebob (TV Mini-Series) (3 episodes)
- Plankton!! (2016)
- Sleepy Time (2013)
- Boating School (2013)
 2015 Funny Show Presents (TV Series documentary) (characters - 1 episode)
- Smurfs-Parody (2015) ... (characters)
 2015 The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water (series "SpongeBob SquarePants") / (story)
 2011 Nicktoons MLB (Video Game) (characters: Spongebob, Patrick, Sandy, Larry the Lobster & The Flying Dutchman)
 2007 Diggs Tailwagger (TV Short) (additional writing)
 2004 The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (story) / (television series SpongeBob SquarePants) / (written by)
 2004 SpongeBob SquarePants 4-D Ride (Short) (characters)
 2003 SpongeBob SquarePants Saves the Day (Video Game) (based on characters created by)
 2003 Nickelodeon Toon Twister 3D (Video Game)
 2002 SpongeBob SquarePants: Nautical Nonsense (Video short) (writer)
 2002 SpongeBob SquarePants: Sponge Buddies (Video short) (written by)
  Rocko's Modern Life (TV Series) (additional writing - 18 episodes, 1993 - 1996) (story - 8 episodes, 1994 - 1996) (writer - 3 episodes, 1996)
- Turkey Time/Floundering Fathers (1996) ... (story - segment "Turkey Time") / (writer)
- Put to Pasture/Future Schlock (1996) ... (story) / (writer)
- Dumbells/Rug Birds (1996) ... (story - segment "Dumbells") / (writer)
- Heff in a Handbasket/Wallaby on Wheels (1996) ... (story - segment "Heff in a Handbasket")
- Closet Clown/Seat to Stardom (1996) ... (story - segment "Closet Clown")
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Personal Details

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3 Articles | 1 Magazine Cover Photo | See more »

Alternate Names:

Stephen Hilleburg | Stephen Hillenberg | Steve Hillenburg

Height:

5' 8" (1.73 m)
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Personal Quote:

Even the villainous Plankton, he's still flawed and you still root for him in a way, and the style of humor is simple and it's about human behavior, and everybody can identify with that. See more »

Trivia:

Owns a production company called United Plankton Pictures. See more »

Trademark:

Creator of Spongebob Squarepants

Star Sign:

Leo
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