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

The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie

as Parrot (voice)

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water

as Baby in Stroller (voice)

Square Roots: The Story of SpongeBob SquarePants

as Self

To Love A Patty