Stephen Hillenburg

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    Stephen McDannell Hillenburg (August 21, 1961 – November 26, 2018) was an American animator, writer, producer, director, and marine science educator. He is known for creating the Nickelodeon animated television series SpongeBob SquarePants, on which he served as the showrunner for the first three seasons of the show, and which has become the fifth-longest-running American animated series Besides his two Emmy Awards and six Annie Awards for SpongeBob SquarePants.

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    About Stephen Hillenburg

    Stephen Hillenburg was an American animator, writer, producer, director, and marine science educator, best known for creating the beloved Nickelodeon animated series SpongeBob SquarePants. His work earned him two Emmy Awards and six Annie Awards.

    Stephen Hillenburg's Area of Expertise

    Animation, writing, producing, directing, marine science education, and creating iconic cartoon characters like SpongeBob SquarePants.

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    I love that SpongeBob SquarePants has become a cultural phenomenon, inspiring generations of fans and even having a species of fungi named after it.

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