Person in history
Stephen Hillenburg
Stephen Hillenburg, American animator, voice actor, and marine science educator (born 1961)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2018 · November 26
Their story
Who they were
Stephen McDannell Hillenburg was an American animator, writer, producer, director, voice actor, and marine biology educator. He is best known for creating the animated television series SpongeBob SquarePants for Nickelodeon in 1999. The show has become the fourth longest-running American animated series. He also provided the original voice of Patchy the Pirate's pet, Potty the Parrot.
Why this date
Stephen Hillenburg appears on our November 26 calendar for 2018 as a death entry.
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Questions about Stephen Hillenburg
When did Stephen Hillenburg die?
November 26 2018.
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