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Paul Dini

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Paul Dini
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Paul Dini is an American animator and writer known for his contributions to DC Comics, including Batman: The Animated Series, Gotham Girls and fan favorite character Harley Quinn. He also worked on Batman: Arkham Asylum and it's sequel Batman: Arkham City as well as a 2003 animated pilot based on Zatanna starring Tara Strong. He is seen as the curator of the DC Animated Universe alongside Bruce Timm.
BornAugust 7
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BornAugust 7
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    • Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 8 wins & 17 nominations total

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    Known for

    Batman: The Animated Series (1992)
    Batman: The Animated Series
    9.0
    TV Series
    • Writer
    Batman Beyond (1999)
    Batman Beyond
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Writer(creator, uncredited)
    Superman: The Animated Series (1996)
    Superman: The Animated Series
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Writer
    Naveen Andrews, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Daniel Dae Kim, Emilie de Ravin, Matthew Fox, Jorge Garcia, Josh Holloway, Yunjin Kim, Dominic Monaghan, Terry O'Quinn, Harold Perrineau, Michelle Rodriguez, Cynthia Watros, Maggie Grace, and Evangeline Lilly in Lost (2004)
    Lost
    8.3
    TV Series
    • Writer

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    Writer

    • Scoob!: Holiday Haunt
      • written by
      • Completed
    • Harley Quinn (2019)
      Harley Quinn
      8.4
      TV Series
      • Harley Quinn created by
      • created by: Harley Quinn
      • 2019–2025
    • Batman Beyond (2025)
      Batman Beyond
      Short
      • characters
      • 2025
    • Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga in Joker: Folie à Deux (2024)
      Joker: Folie à Deux
      5.2
      • created by "Harley Quinn"
      • 2024
    • Batman: Caped Crusader (2024)
      Batman: Caped Crusader
      7.2
      TV Series
      • Harley Quinn created by
      • 2024
    • Kite Man: Hell Yeah! (2024)
      Kite Man: Hell Yeah!
      7.2
      TV Series
      • Harley Quinn created by
      • 2024
    • Matthew Lillard, Kevin Conroy, William Hanna, George Newbern, Eric Bauza, Jeremy Shada, Maisie Williams, and Daniel DiVenere in MultiVersus (2024)
      MultiVersus
      6.3
      Video Game
      • character: Harley Quinn
      • 2024
    • Wake Up with Dr. Phil
      TV Series
      • story written by
      • 2024
    • Batman: The Adventures Continue (2020)
      Batman: The Adventures Continue
      TV Series
      • comic
      • 2020–2024
    • Neuverse Creative (2020)
      Neuverse Creative
      Podcast Series
      • original script
      • 2023
    • Batman: Heart of Ice (2023)
      Batman: Heart of Ice
      4.0
      • based on a story by
      • 2023
    • America's Sweetheart
      TV Series
      • writer
      • 2022
    • Creepshow (2019)
      Creepshow
      7.0
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 2019–2021
    • Superman: Agent of Batman
      • characters created by
      • 2020
    • Justice League Dark: Apokolips War (2020)
      Justice League Dark: Apokolips War
      7.7
      Video
      • Harley Quinn created by
      • 2020
    • Rosie Perez, Jurnee Smollett, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Margot Robbie, and Ella Jay Basco in Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn (2020)
      Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn
      6.1
      • Harley Quinn created by
      • 2020

    Additional Crew

    • Will Smith, Jared Leto, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Adam Beach, Viola Davis, Jay Hernandez, Joel Kinnaman, Jai Courtney, Margot Robbie, Cara Delevingne, and Karen Fukuhara in Suicide Squad (2016)
      Suicide Squad
      5.9
      • character: Dr. Harleen Frances Quinzel/Harley Quinn (uncredited)
      • 2016
    • Drake Bell in Ultimate Spider-Man (2012)
      Ultimate Spider-Man
      7.2
      TV Series
      • creative consultant
      • 2012–2015
    • Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. (2013)
      Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.
      6.0
      TV Series
      • creative consultant
      • 2013–2015
    • Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008)
      Star Wars: The Clone Wars
      8.4
      TV Series
      • additional dialogue
      • 2008
    • Krypto the Superdog (2005)
      Krypto the Superdog
      5.7
      TV Series
      • story editor
      • 2005–2006
    • Naveen Andrews, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Daniel Dae Kim, Emilie de Ravin, Matthew Fox, Jorge Garcia, Josh Holloway, Yunjin Kim, Dominic Monaghan, Terry O'Quinn, Harold Perrineau, Michelle Rodriguez, Cynthia Watros, Maggie Grace, and Evangeline Lilly in Lost (2004)
      Lost
      8.3
      TV Series
      • consultant
      • story editor
      • 2004–2006
    • Jeff Bennett, Jim Cummings, Phil LaMarr, and Tasia Valenza in Ozzy & Drix (2002)
      Ozzy & Drix
      6.9
      TV Series
      • consultant
      • 2003–2004
    • Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman (2003)
      Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman
      6.6
      Video
      • consultant
      • 2003
    • Batman Beyond (1999)
      Batman Beyond
      8.1
      TV Series
      • series story editor
      • 1999–2001
    • Superman: The Animated Series (1996)
      Superman: The Animated Series
      8.1
      TV Series
      • series story editor
      • 1996–2000
    • Batman Beyond: The Movie (1999)
      Batman Beyond: The Movie
      7.7
      TV Movie
      • story editor
      • 1999
    • George Clooney, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Alicia Silverstone, Uma Thurman, and Chris O'Donnell in Batman & Robin (1997)
      Batman & Robin
      3.8
      • character: Victor Fries (uncredited)
      • 1997
    • Joe Alaskey, John Kassir, Tress MacNeille, and Don Messick in Tiny Toons' Night Ghoulery (1995)
      Tiny Toons' Night Ghoulery
      7.3
      TV Movie
      • story editor
      • 1995
    • Tiny Toon Adventures (1990)
      Tiny Toon Adventures
      7.5
      TV Series
      • story editor
      • 1989–1992
    • Beany and Cecil (1988)
      Beany and Cecil
      6.5
      TV Series
      • story editor
      • 1988

    Producer

    • Ryan Pinkston, Elise Gatien, Dyana Liu, and Drew Van Acker in Tower Prep (2010)
      Tower Prep
      7.6
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2010
    • Krypto the Superdog (2005)
      Krypto the Superdog
      5.7
      TV Series
      • producer
      • 2005–2006
    • Joe Alaskey and Bob Bergen in Duck Dodgers (2003)
      Duck Dodgers
      7.7
      TV Series
      • producer
      • 2003–2005
    • Tales from the Endor Woods (2004)
      Tales from the Endor Woods
      6.2
      Video
      • associate producer
      • 2004
    • The Pirates and the Prince (1997)
      Treasure of the Hidden Planet
      5.7
      Video
      • associate producer
      • 2004
    • Batman Beyond (1999)
      Batman Beyond
      8.1
      TV Series
      • producer
      • 1999–2001
    • Mark Hamill and Will Friedle in Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker (2000)
      Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker
      7.7
      Video
      • producer (produced by)
      • 2000
    • Superman: The Animated Series (1996)
      Superman: The Animated Series
      8.1
      TV Series
      • producer
      • 1996–2000
    • Tara Strong, Kevin Conroy, Loren Lester, and Mathew Valencia in The New Batman Adventures (1997)
      The New Batman Adventures
      8.4
      TV Series
      • producer
      • 1997–1999
    • Batman Beyond: The Movie (1999)
      Batman Beyond: The Movie
      7.7
      TV Movie
      • producer
      • 1999
    • Clancy Brown, Mark Hamill, Tim Daly, and Kevin Conroy in The Batman Superman Movie: World's Finest (1997)
      The Batman Superman Movie: World's Finest
      7.7
      TV Movie
      • producer
      • 1997
    • The Haunted Village (1997)
      The Haunted Village
      6.3
      Video
      • associate producer
      • 1997
    • The Pirates and the Prince (1997)
      The Pirates and the Prince
      6.0
      Video
      • associate producer
      • 1997
    • Superman: The Last Son of Krypton (1996)
      Superman: The Last Son of Krypton
      7.6
      TV Movie
      • producer
      • 1996
    • Batman: The Animated Series (1992)
      Batman: The Animated Series
      9.0
      TV Series
      • producer
      • 1994–1995

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    "Bat-Mite Presents: Batman's Strangest Cases!" Clip #2
    "Bat-Mite Presents: Batman's Strangest Cases!" Clip #2
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    "Bat-Mite Presents: Batman's Strangest Cases!" Clip #2
    Bat-Mite Presents: Batman’s Strangest Cases! Clip #1
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    Bat-Mite Presents: Batman’s Strangest Cases! Clip #1
    Tom And Jerry's Giant Adventure
    Trailer 1:02
    Tom And Jerry's Giant Adventure
    Comic Book Literacy
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    Comic Book Literacy

    Personal details

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    • Born
      • August 7
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Spouse
      • Misty LeeOctober 30, 2005 - present
    • Other works
      Authored several animated-Batman-style comics, including the award-winning 1994 fan favorite "Mad Love", illustrated by Bruce W. Timm.
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      • 2 Interviews

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      Perhaps famously known for creating the DC comics character, "Dr. Harleen Frances Quinzel" aka Harley Quinn, for his friend, Arleen Sorkin. She made her first appearance in Batman: The Animated Series (1992) and was popular enough to be eventually inducted into the DC universe comic books in 1999.

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