Stephen Hillenburg

also known as Stephen McDannell Hillenburg, Stephen Hilleburg

Born: Aug 21, 1961, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, United States

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.

Real Name	Stephen Hillenburg
Nick Name	Stephen McDannell Hillenburg, Stephen Hilleburg
Date of Birth	Aug 21, 1961
Place of Birth	Fort Sill, Oklahoma, United States
Age	57
Death Day	2018-11-26