Stephen Hillenburg

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.

Known For

Career Timeline

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  1. 2025
    The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants

    Original Series Creator • Writing

  2. 2025
  3. 2025
    Plankton: The Movie

    Original Series Creator • Writing

  4. 2025
    Plankton: The Movie

    Characters • Writing

  5. 2025
    SpongeBob SquarePants: Order Up

    Original Series Creator • Writing

  6. 2025
    SpongeBob SquarePants: Order Up

    Characters • Writing

  7. 2024
    Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie

    Original Series Creator • Writing

  8. 2024
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