Stephen Hillenburg
American writer and producer
- Full name
- Stephen McDannell Hillenburg
- Born
- 21 August 1961Lawton, Oklahoma
- Died
- 26 November 2018aged 57 · San Marino, California
- Nationality
USA - Star sign
- Leo
- Years active
- 2004–2025
Known for
About Stephen Hillenburg
Stephen Hillenburg was an American writer and producer. They were born on 21 August 1961 in Lawton, Oklahoma. Their career spanned 4 titles, among them The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004), The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water (2014) and The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run (2020).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Stephen Hillenburg is The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004); in all, 4 films over 21 years. They have worked as writer in 4, producer in 3, actor in 2 and director in 1. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004), with 27 votes. Their busiest decade is the 2020s, with 2 titles. The person they have worked with most is Clancy Brown, on 4 films, among them The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie and The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water.
Latest work
Full filmography (4)- 2025
- 2020
- 2014
- 2004
Where to watch Stephen Hillenburg
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 2004
- 2014
- 2020
- 2025
Availability checked on 9 November 2026.
The best Stephen Hillenburg films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
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Questions about Stephen Hillenburg
Where was Stephen Hillenburg born?
Stephen Hillenburg was born on 21 August 1961 in Lawton, Oklahoma.
When did Stephen Hillenburg die?
Stephen Hillenburg died on 26 November 2018, aged 57. They died in San Marino, California.
What are the best Stephen Hillenburg films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Stephen Hillenburg films are The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004, 7.8), The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run (2020, 6.4) and The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water (2014, 6.4).
How many films and TV shows has Stephen Hillenburg been in?
MovieNCo lists 4 films for Stephen Hillenburg, from The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004) to The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (2025).
What is Stephen Hillenburg's star sign?
Stephen Hillenburg was a Leo: born on 21 August.
Page reviewed on 21 August 2017.