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.
Personal information
Known for: Writing
Gender: Male
Date of birth: 21/08/1961
Date of death: 26/11/2018
Place of birth: Fort Sill, Oklahoma, USA