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Paul Dini

Paul Dini

Writer · Born August 7, 1957 · New York City, New York, USA

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Biography

Paul Dini was born on August 7, 1957 in New York City, New York, USA. He is known for his work on Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker (2000), Superman (1996) and Batman Beyond (1999). He has been married to Misty Lee since 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.

Wrote 74

1990s

  1. 1999
  2. 1997

    The Batman/Superman Movie: World's Finest

    Screenplay, Story

  3. Star Wars: Ewoks - The Haunted Village

    Writer

  4. Star Wars: Ewoks - Tales from the Endor Woods

    Writer

  5. 1996

    Superman: The Last Son of Krypton

    Writer

  6. 1995
  7. Tiny Toon Night Ghoulery

    Story Editor, Writer

  8. 1994
  9. 1993
  10. 1992
  11. Tiny Toon Adventures: How I Spent My Vacation

    Writer, Lyricist

  12. 1990

1980s

  1. 1988
  2. The New Adventures of Beany and Cecil

    Writer

  3. Garbage Pail Kids

    Writer

  4. Ewoks 1: Morag's Revenge

    Writer

  5. Ewoks 3: Wicket the Hero

    Writer

  6. Ewoks 4: Wicket's Adventures as He Becomes a Warrior

    Writer

  7. Ewoks 5: Wickett's Adventures

    Writer

  8. Ewoks 6: Battle for the Planet Endor

    Writer

  9. 1985
  10. 1984
  11. Space Ace

    Writer

  12. 1983

1970s

  1. 1979

    Sport Billy

    Writer

Produced 14

2000s

  1. 2004

    Batman Beyond: School Days and Spellbound

    Producer

  2. 2003
  3. 2000

1990s

  1. 1999

    Batman Beyond: Tech Wars and Disappearing Inque

    Producer

  2. 1997

    The Batman/Superman Movie: World's Finest

    Producer

  3. Star Wars: Ewoks - The Haunted Village

    Associate Producer

  4. 1996

    Superman: The Last Son of Krypton

    Producer

  5. 1992

1980s

  1. 1986

    Star Wars: Droids - The Great Heep

    Associate Producer

Acted in 6

Created 5

2000s

  1. 2005
  2. 2003

    Zatanna: Trial of the Crystal Wand

    Creator

1980s

  1. 1985

Other crew 3

1990s

  1. 1993

    Family Dog

    Additional Writing

Directed 2

2000s

  1. 2003

    Cartoon Monsoon

    Director

Appearances25

2020s

  1. 2025

    The Legend of Kingdom Come

    Self

  2. 2023

    Kevin Conroy: I Am the Knight

    Self

  3. 2021

    Superman: Timeless Icon

    Self (voice)

  4. Catwoman: The Feline Femme Fatale

    Self

  5. 2020

    Joker: Put on a Happy Face

    Self

2010s

  1. 2018

    Heart of Batman

    Self

  2. DC Daily

    Self · 2 episodes

  3. 2016
  4. 2013

    The Fire Rises: The Creation and Impact of The Dark Knight Trilogy

    Self

  5. 2012

    Backyard Blockbusters

    Self

  6. 2011

2000s

  1. 2009

    Comic Book Literacy

    Himself

  2. 2008

    Out of the Inkwell: The Fleischer Story

    Himself

  3. 2007

    Unsung Maestros: A Directors Tribute

    Himself

  4. Behind the Tunes: Drawn to Life - The Art of Robert McKimson

    Self

  5. Behind the Tunes: Real American Zero - The Adventures of Private Snafu

    Self

  6. Behind the Tunes: Wacky Warner One-Shots

    Self

  7. 2006

    Dr. Seuss and the Grinch: From Whoville to Hollywood

    Himself

  8. 2005

    Erection of an Epic - The Making of Mallrats

    Self

  9. 2004
  10. Batman: The Legacy Continues

    Self

  11. 2001
  12. 2000

    Making of 'Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker'

    Self

No release date

  1. Behind the Tunes: Once Upon a Looney Tune

    Self

Thanked in the credits5

2000s

  1. 2007

    Unsung Maestros: A Directors Tribute

    Thanks

  2. 2005