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.
There's trouble brewing in Bikini Bottom. Someone has stolen King Neptune's crown, and it looks like Mr. Krab, SpongeBob's boss, is the culprit. Though he's just been passed over for the promotion of his dreams, SpongeBob stands by his boss, and along with his best pal Patrick, sets out on a treacherous mission to Shell City to reclaim the crown and save Mr. Krab's life.
Release Date2004-11-19
DepartmentProduction
JobProducer
Charactersd Parrot (voice)
Vote Count3078
Burger Beard is a pirate who is in search of the final page of a magical book that makes any evil plan he writes in it come true, which happens to be the Krabby Patty secret formula. When the entire city of Bikini Bottom is put in danger, SpongeBob, Patrick, Mr. Krabs, Squidward, Sandy, and Plankton need to go on a quest that takes them to the surface. In order to get back the recipe and save their city, the gang must retrieve the book and transform themselves into superheroes.
Release Date2015-01-28
DepartmentProduction
JobExecutive Producer
Charactersd Baby in Stroller (voice)
Vote Count2458
Release Date2009-01-01
DepartmentDirecting
JobDirector
Charactersd
Vote Count1
Commemorates the 10th anniversary of the SpongeBob SquarePants. The documentary chronicles the beloved character's journey to international pop culture icon status and showcases the series' around the world.
Release Date2009-07-14
Charactersd Self
Vote Count2
Desperate to be a big guy, SpongeBob sets out to prove his bravery to Mr. Krabs by following The Flying Dutchman – a mysterious swashbuckling ghost pirate – on a seafaring adventure that takes him to the deepest depths of the deep sea, where no Sponge has gone before.
Release Date2025-12-16
DepartmentWriting
JobOriginal Series Creator
Follow a younger Patrick Star living at home with his family, where he hosts his own variety show for the neighborhood from his television-turned-bedroom.
Release Date2021-07-09
DepartmentWriting
JobCharacters
Episode Count124
Vote Count48
Ten-year-old Coop Burtonburger's life takes a turn for the worse when his little sister, Millie, brings home a mysterious stray cat who, in reality, is an evil cybernetic alien in disguise. To make matters worse, neither his family nor anyone else believes him, except for his best friend, Dennis. Now, Coop risks his life every day as he attempts to foil the cat's diabolical schemes and prove to the world that the family pet is an evil mastermind.
Release Date2008-10-25
DepartmentProduction
JobProducer
Vote Count319
When his best friend Gary is suddenly snatched away, SpongeBob takes Patrick on a madcap mission far beyond Bikini Bottom to save their pink-shelled pal.
Release Date2020-08-14
DepartmentProduction
JobExecutive Producer
Vote Count2925
Plankton's tangled love story with his sentient computer wife goes sideways when she takes a stand — and decides to destroy the world without him.
Release Date2025-03-08
DepartmentCrew
JobCreator
Vote Count135
Tricks and treats strike Bikini Bottom in this haunting stop-motion spectacular! Nothing gives SpongeBob a fright on Halloween night - not even when the Flying Dutchman traps all his friends! Can SpongeBob get some sense scared into him and save his buds from a ghostly fate? Plus, you’ll shake in your square pants with this spooked-out stop-motion special!
Release Date2017-10-13
DepartmentCrew
JobCreator
SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face catastrophe—until a most unexpected hero rises to take center stage.
Release Date2019-12-07
DepartmentWriting
JobMusical
Vote Count26
Deep down in the Pacific Ocean in the subterranean city of Bikini Bottom lives a square yellow sponge named SpongeBob SquarePants. SpongeBob lives in a pineapple with his pet snail, Gary, loves his job as a fry cook at the Krusty Krab, and has a knack for getting into all kinds of trouble without really trying. When he's not getting on the nerves of his cranky next door neighbor Squidward, SpongeBob can usually be found smack in the middle of all sorts of strange situations with his best buddy, the simple yet lovable starfish, Patrick, or his thrill-seeking surfer-girl squirrel pal, Sandy Cheeks.
Release Date1999-05-01
DepartmentProduction
JobExecutive Producer
Episode Count42
Vote Count3127
Rocko is a wallaby who has emigrated to America from Australia. He lives in O-Town and tries to get through life but, of course, comes across a multitude of dilemmas and misadventures he must get through. Other characters include Rocko's best friend, Heffer, a steer who has been raised by wolves, Filbert, a paranoid hypochondriac turtle, Rocko's faithful (but none-too-bright) dog Spunky, and Ed Bighead who detests Rocko and hates having him for a next door neighbor. On this show, Rocko has such adventures as trying to adapt to a new vacuum cleaner, having Heffer move in temporarily after his parents kick him out, and going to a movie theater.
Release Date1993-09-18
DepartmentWriting
JobWriter
Episode Count11
Vote Count302
When Bikini Bottom is scooped from the ocean, scientific squirrel Sandy Cheeks and her pal SpongeBob SquarePants saddle up for Texas to save their town.
Release Date2024-10-01
DepartmentWriting
JobOriginal Series Creator
Vote Count136
SpongeBob and friends spend the summer catching jellyfish, building camp-fires, and swimming in Lake Yuckymuck at Camp Coral, located in the Kelp Forest.
Release Date2021-03-04
DepartmentWriting
JobCharacters
Episode Count75
Vote Count520
GrandPat travels through alternate dimensions and timelines to get home.
Release Date2023-01-13
DepartmentWriting
JobCharacters
Vote Count42
While at Kamp Koral for a reunion, SpongeBob and the gang are stalked by a mysterious figure lurking in the shadows as campers start disappearing one by one!
Release Date2024-10-10
DepartmentProduction
JobExecutive Producer
Vote Count98
Based on the best-seller book 'The Little Prince', the movie tells the story of a little girl that lives with resignation in a world where efficiency and work are the only dogmas. Everything will change when accidentally she discovers her neighbor that will tell her about the story of the Little Prince that he once met.
Release Date2015-07-29
DepartmentCrew
JobThanks
Vote Count2894
In the never-before seen special episode, "SpongeBob's Last Stand", all chaos breaks loose in Bikini Bottom when SpongeBob and Patrick hear that a new highway will be running through Jellyfish fields, outraged they decide to protest; SpongeBob style.
Release Date2010-03-16
DepartmentProduction
JobExecutive Producer
Vote Count4
Bikini Bottom's baddest gang, the Sharks, just got a new member! But can SpongeBob prove that he isn't as square as he looks when they face their rivals, the Pods? Soak up the action and 7 more tales of nautical nonsense, including prophetic fortune cookies, Sandy's newest food craze, countless SpongeBob clones and more!
Release Date2017-03-01
DepartmentDirecting
JobDirector
Vote Count24
When SpongeBob and pals are swept out to sea, they must learn to surf or be stranded on a remote island forever! Then, SpongeBob and Patrick start 'Livin' like Larry,' Patrick gets a nose, Plankton gets a customer and lots more!
Release Date2009-04-17
DepartmentCrew
JobCreator
Vote Count4
SpongeBob's pet snail Gary runs away from home after feeling neglect from the distracted pet owner. After realizing his mistakes, SpongeBob and his best pal, Patrick, set out to search and find his adored pet snail and bring him back to his pineapple home.
Release Date2005-11-15
DepartmentProduction
JobExecutive Producer
Vote Count12
It's the Krusty Krab's eleventy-seventh anniversary, and the nostalgia has SpongeBob, Squidward, Patrick, and Mr. Krabs looking back on key events in their lives. Right before the party begins, however, they all get locked in the freezer! With a hungry crowd and Plankton ready to steal the formula, they race through the air ducts to find a way out. Meanwhile, Patchy goes to Nickelodeon Studios to cast a star-studded 10th anniversary special. When the big event airs, however, he finds the guest of honor didn't show up...SpongeBob himself.
Release Date2009-11-16
DepartmentCrew
JobCreator
Vote Count13
Gary's favorite ball falls into a monster-filled trench.
Release Date2025-10-03
DepartmentProduction
JobExecutive Producer
Release Date2006-01-29
DepartmentCreator
JobCreator
Cartoon Network Pilot
Release Date2007-01-01
DepartmentCrew
JobAdditional Writing
SpongeBob goes to work one day to find Mr. Krabs taking advantage of Global Warming.
Release Date2005-11-20
DepartmentDirecting
JobDirector
Aye, this here set has the full spooky Halloween double-length-episode, GHOUL FOOLS, where SpongeBob and Patrick are caught in the middle of a ghostly feud, then meet the fancy knottin' champ of the last 3000 years, go on a treasure hunt and more! SpongeBob and Patrick find a houseboat haunted by a crew of ghost pirates--and get caught in the feud between them and the Flying Dutchman.
Release Date2011-10-21
DepartmentCrew
JobCreator
Vote Count1
Dive down to Bikini Bottom’s fun-tastic Glove World and soak up 10 seafaring episodes of SpongeBob SquarePants! Grab a glove balloon and join SpongeBob and Patrick as they face the Fiery Fist o’ Pain, get stuck in the Tunnel of Glove, and spend one last glorious day at the beloved park before it shuts down! Plus, join SpongeBob as he embraces his abrasive side, fails his driving test — again — and more! INCLUDES: Rock Bottom Roller Cowards The Abrasive Side Tunnel of Glove Glove World R.I.P. Are You Happy Now? Squiditis Bumper to Bumper Gary’s New Toy Kenny the Cat
Release Date2016-03-11
DepartmentArt
JobProduction Design
Vote Count5
Prepare to be blown back on your tail fins! Visit the Bikini Bottom Symphony, check out the Chum Bucket's Rome-antic new look, see SpongeBob's take on normal, hear Plankton's new band, the Patty Stealers, take a trip to the Nautical Museum and more!
Release Date2009-01-27
DepartmentWriting
JobWriter
Vote Count25
10 Sea-Worthy Stores. Including Ripped Pants," SB-129," Texas," The Graveyard Shift," Something Smells," Jellyfishing," Dying for Pie," Wormy," F.U.N." and Club Spongebob."
Release Date2002-03-12
DepartmentCrew
JobCreator
Vote Count3
During one of his shifts at the Krusty Krab, SpongeBob amuses himself by overusing the restaurant's order up bell, much to the dismay of his grumpy co-worker and neighbor, Squidward.
Release Date2025-07-18
DepartmentProduction
JobExecutive Producer
Vote Count6
Includes episodes from "Deep Sea Sillies" & "Bikini Bottom Bash" videos! Episodes include, "House Party - Double Length Episode", "Hall Monitor", "I Had an Accident", "Valentines Day", "Just One Bite", "Mermaidman and Barnacleboy", "Tea at The Treedome", "The Paper", "Born Again Krabs"
Release Date2003-01-28
DepartmentCrew
JobCreator
Vote Count4
DepartmentCreator
JobCreator
Vote Count2
SpongeBob and Patrick lure a sea urchin into the building.
Release Date2021-02-22
DepartmentCrew
JobCreator
Patrick takes SpongeBob on a bus tour to the surface, whilst the others plan a surprise party for him. The 3rd SpongeBob SquarePants TV special, and it celebrates the show’s 20th Anniversary.
Release Date2019-07-13
DepartmentProduction
JobExecutive Producer
Hollywood Blvd., USA is a 2013 animated short film by Stephen Hillenburg, who is most well known as the creator of the Nickelodeon show SpongeBob SquarePants, it would end up being his final independent project before his passing in 2018. The short (which was in production for a few years) is experimental in the sense that it doesn't have a cohesive story, with it being made using footage that Stephen recorded of people walking in Hollywood Boulevard from 2007-2010, and animating them in walk cycles, with some additional shots being hand painted. In an episode of the Big Pop Fun podcast, Stephen mentions that the short is also set to music, which is "Chocochip" by Money Mark.
Release Date2014-03-20
DepartmentCrew
JobCreator
Drawing Pictures of all sizes, shapes and black and white contort and reshape themselves to a cricket sounds.
Release Date1992-01-01
DepartmentDirecting
JobDirector
One of two short films created and produced by Spongebob Squarepants creator Stephen Hillenburg at CalArts in 1992.
Release Date1992-07-15
DepartmentWriting
JobWriter
Vote Count2
One of two short films created and produced by Spongebob SquarePants creator Stephen Hillenburg at CalArts in 1992.
Release Date1992-10-04
DepartmentDirecting
JobDirector
Vote Count2
