I am Elmer Earl "Butch" Hartman IV (born January 10, 1965) is an American animator, writer, producer, director, and voice actor. I am most known for creating the Nickelodeon series The Fairly OddParents, Danny Phantom, T.U.F.F. Puppy, and Bunsen Is a Beast. I also own a production company, Billionfold Inc., which I use primarily to produce my shows. I was an executive producer on The Fairly OddParents for the entirety of its 16-year run.