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Stephen Hillenburg

Stephen Hillenburg

Director & actor · born 21 August 1961 · 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.

Where to start: The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004).

As director 6

As actor 8

TV shows 4

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Stephen Hillenburg movie?

By viewer score, The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004) at 7.1/10.

What are Stephen Hillenburg’s most popular movies?

The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie, The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie, The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water.

How many movies has Stephen Hillenburg made?

14 films on TMDB, 6 as director, 8 as actor.

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