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Paul Dini

Screenwriter / Television Producer / Writer | * 08/07/1957 (66) | New York City, New York (United States of America (USA))
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Paul McClaran Dini (born August 7, 1957) is an American screenwriter and comic creator. He has been a producer and writer for several Warner Bros. Animation/DC Comics animated series, most notably Batman: The Animated Series (1992–1995), and the subsequent DC Animated Universe. Dini and Bruce Timm co-created the characters Harley Quinn and Terry McGinnis. Dini began writing on He-Man and the Masters of the Universe for Filmation (1983-1984) Then later for Warner Bros. Animation on Tiny Toon Adventures. In addition to Batman: The Animated Series, Dini was a writer for Superman: The Animated Series (1996–2000), writer and co-creator for The New Batman Adventures (1997–1999), and writer and developer for ()
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Paul Dini was born on August 7, 1957 in New York City, New York, USA. He is known for his work onBatman Beyond: Return of the Joker(2000), Superman(1996) andBatman Beyond(1999). He has been married toMisty Leesince October 30, 2005.A writer for animation (Batman, Superman, Hulk & The Agents of SMASH, Ultimate Spider-Man, Duck Dodgers, Justice League, Tom & Jerry, Star Wars to name a few), live drama TV (Lost, Tower Prep) comics (Detective, Batman: Streets of Gotham, Zatanna, Gotham City Sirens), video games (Arkham Asylum, Arkham City) and creator of such original characters and comics series as Jingle Belle, Madame Mirage, Mutant, Texas and many others.

Most frequent genres for this person: Animation | Kids & Family | Comedies

Known for these Movies & Shows

The New Batman Adventures is a continuation of the acclaimed Batman: The Animated Series. Stories in this series tend to give more focus to Batman's supporting cast, which include fellow crimefighters ...

The New Batman Adventures

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1997 | 4.0/5 | 22min per episode
Action & Adventure, Mystery, Animation, Drama
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Vowing to avenge the murder of his parents, Bruce Wayne devotes his life to wiping out crime in Gotham City as the masked vigilante "Batman". ...

Batman: The Animated Series

FSK: 6+ years

1992 | 4.3/5 | 22min per episode
Action & Adventure, Animation, Drama, Mystery
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As new villains overrun Gotham City of the future, the aging Bruce Wayne hangs up the cape of the once invincible Batman. But when troubled teenager Terry McGinnis stumbles upon the Dark Knight's secr ...

Batman Beyond

FSK: 16+ years

1999 | 4.1/5 | 24min per episode
Animation, Action & Adventure, Mystery, Science-Fiction & Fantasy
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Superman, an incredibly powerful alien from the planet Krypton, defends Metropolis from supercriminals. Superman hides his identity behind the glasses of Clark Kent; a mild-mannered reporter for the n ...

Superman: The Animated Series

FSK: 12+ years

1996 | 3.8/5 | 21min per episode
Animation, Action & Adventure, Science-Fiction & Fantasy
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Awards & Nominations for Paul Dini

Writers Guild of America Awards Annie Awards Inkpot Award
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Movies with Paul Dini as Actor(19)

as himself2021 Catwoman: The Feline Femme Fatale
as himself2020 Joker: Put on a Happy Face
as himself2018 Heart of Batman
as himself2017 The Harley Effect
as Patrolman (voice)2016 Batman: The Killing Joke
as himself2016 Floyd Norman: An Animated Life
as himself2013 Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics
as himself2013 The Fire Rises: The Creation and Impact of The Dark Knight Trilogy
as himself2012 Backyard Blockbusters
as himself2011 Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope
as himself2009 Comic Book Literacy
as himself2007 Behind the Tunes: Once Upon A Looney Tune
as himself2007 Behind the Tunes: Wacky Warner One-Shots
as himself2007 Behind the Tunes: Drawn to Life - The Art of Robert McKimson
as himself2007 Unsung Maestros: A Directors Tribute
as himself2007 Behind the Tunes: Real American Zero - The Adventures of Private Snafu
as himself2005 Erection of an Epic - The Making of Mallrats
as himself2005 Behind the Tunes: Looney Tunes Go to War!
as himself2001 Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes

TV Shows/Series with Paul Dini as Actor(3)

as himself2018 DC Daily
as George Lucas (voice)2000 Clerks
as Man (voice)2000 Gotham Girls

Movies with Paul Dini as Crew(36)

Writing/Writer2023 Scoob!: Holiday Haunt
Writing/Characters2023 Scooby-Doo! and Krypto, Too!
Writing/Characters2020 Justice League Dark: Apokolips War
Writing/Characters2020 Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)
Writing/Characters2019 Batman vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Writing/Characters2019 DC Super Hero Girls: Sweet Justice
Writing/Characters2018 Batman Ninja
Writing/Characters2017 Batman and Harley Quinn
Writing/Characters2017 Batman vs. Two-Face
Crew/Thanks2017 The Lego Batman Movie
Writing/Writer2016 Tom and Jerry: Back to Oz
Crew/Series Writer2014 Batman Beyond
Writing/Screenplay2013 Tom and Jerry's Giant Adventure
Writing/Writer2011 DC Showcase: Catwoman
Writing/Teleplay2010 Scooby-Doo! Abracadabra-Doo
Writing/Story2007 Camp Lazlo: Where's Lazlo?
Crew/Thanks2007 Unsung Maestros: A Directors Tribute
Crew/Thanks2005 Batman Begins
Writing/Writer2003 Chase Me
Production/Producer2000 Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker
Writing/Screenplay2000 Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker
Production/Producer1999 Batman Beyond: The Movie
Writing/Writer1999 Batman Beyond: The Movie
Production/Producer1997 The Batman Superman Movie: World's Finest
Writing/Story1997 The Batman Superman Movie: World's Finest
Writing/Screenplay1997 The Batman Superman Movie: World's Finest
Writing/Writer1997 Star Wars: Ewoks - Tales from the Endor Woods
Writing/Writer1997 Star Wars: Ewoks - The Haunted Village
Production/Producer1996 Superman: The Last Son of Krypton
Writing/Writer1996 Superman: The Last Son of Krypton
Writing/Writer1995 Tiny Toons Night Ghoulery
Writing/Story1994 Double Dragon
Writing/Screenplay1993 Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
Writing/Writer1992 Cap'n O. G. Readmore Meets Chicken Little
Writing/Writer1992 Tiny Toon Adventures: How I Spent My Vacation
Production/Associate Producer1986 Star Wars: Droids - The Great Heep

TV Shows/Series with Paul Dini as Crew(55)

Writing/Characters2022 Batwheels
Crew/Thanks2021 Superman & Lois
Writing/Writer2019 Creepshow
Writing/Writer2016 Justice League Action
Crew/Thanks2015 Supergirl
Writing/Writer2012 Marvel's Ultimate Spider-Man
Production/Producer2012 Marvel's Ultimate Spider-Man
Production/Executive Producer2010 Tower Prep
Creator/Creator2010 Tower Prep
Writing/Writer2010 Sym-Bionic Titan
Writing/Writer2008 Batman: The Brave and the Bold
Writing/Writer2005 Krypto the Superdog
Creator/Creator2005 Krypto the Superdog
Writing/Story2005 Camp Lazlo
Writing/Writer2004 Lost
Writing/Writer2004 The Batman
Writing/Writer2004 Justice League Unlimited
Writing/Teleplay2004 Justice League Unlimited
Directing/Director2003 Cartoon Monsoon
Writing/Writer2003 Cartoon Monsoon
Writing/Writer2003 Zatanna
Creator/Creator2003 Zatanna
Writing/Writer2003 Duck Dodgers
Production/Producer2003 Duck Dodgers
Directing/Director2003 Duck Dodgers
Writing/Story2002 Ozzy & Drix
Writing/Writer2001 Justice League
Creator/Creator2001 Justice League
Writing/Writer2000 Static Shock
Writing/Story2000 Clerks
Writing/Writer2000 Gotham Girls
Creator/Creator2000 Gotham Girls
Production/Producer1999 Batman Beyond
Writing/Writer1999 Batman Beyond
Writing/Writer1997 The New Batman Adventures
Production/Producer1997 The New Batman Adventures
Creator/Creator1997 The New Batman Adventures
Writing/Writer1996 Superman: The Animated Series
Directing/Director1996 Superman: The Animated Series
Writing/Writer1995 Freakazoid!
Creator/Creator1995 Freakazoid!
Crew/Additional Writing1993 Family Dog
Production/Producer1992 Batman: The Animated Series
Writing/Writer1992 Batman: The Animated Series
Writing/Teleplay1992 Batman: The Animated Series
Writing/Story1992 Batman: The Animated Series
Writing/Writer1990 Tiny Toon Adventures
Writing/Writer1988 Monsters
Creator/Creator1985 Ewoks
Writing/Teleplay1985 Star Wars: Droids
Writing/Writer1984 Space Ace
Writing/Writer1984 The Transformers
Writing/Writer1983 He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
Writing/Writer1983 Dungeons & Dragons
Writing/Writer1972 Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids

Additional Information

Official websites:
pauldini.com
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Full Name: Paul Dini
Born: Wednesday, 08/07 1957 (August) in New York City, New York (United States of America (USA)) (current age: 66 years + 256 days)
Zodiac sign: Leo (Chinese zodiac sign: Rooster)
Languages: English (EN)
Educated at: Emerson College, Harvard University, Stevenson School
Spouses (current/former): Misty Lee
Other names for Paul Dini (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Paul McClaran Dini"
Paul Dini frequently works together with these people:
Bruce Timm (60x, Crew)
Corey Burton (46x, Actor)
Jeff Bennett (45x, Actor)
Tara Strong (35x, Actress)
Dee Bradley Baker (33x, Actor)
Jennifer Hale (27x, Actress)
Tom Kenny (27x, Actor)
Kevin Michael Richardson (26x, Actor)
Frank Welker (26x, Actor)
Mark Hamill (25x, Actor)
John DiMaggio (25x, Actor)
Alan Burnett (22x, Crew)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:491253, Added: 10/04/2018, Last updated: 03/24/2024