Paul Dini

Known for: Writing
Born: August 7, 1957, New York City, New York, USA
Movies: 47

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.

Upcoming Paul Dini Movies

Behind the Tunes: Once Upon a Looney Tune

Release date TBA

Best-Known Movies

6.3

Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back

2001

7.5

Batman: Mask of the Phantasm

1993

7.3

Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker

2000

7.4

The Batman/Superman Movie: World's Finest

1997

6.9

DC Showcase: Catwoman

2011

7.2

Batman Beyond: The Movie

1999

6.9

Tiny Toon Adventures: How I Spent My Vacation

1992

5.9

Tom and Jerry's Giant Adventure

2013

7.1

Superman: The Last Son of Krypton

1996

6.8

Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics

2013

Filmography

2025	The Legend of Kingdom Come	Self
2023	Kevin Conroy: I Am the Knight	Self
2021	Superman: Timeless Icon	Self (voice)
2021	Catwoman: The Feline Femme Fatale	Self
2020	Joker: Put on a Happy Face	Self
2018	Heart of Batman	Self
2017	The Harley Effect	self
2016	Floyd Norman: An Animated Life	Himself
2013	Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics
2013	The Fire Rises: The Creation and Impact of The Dark Knight Trilogy	Self
2012	Backyard Blockbusters	Self
2011	Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope	Self
2009	Comic Book Literacy	Himself
2008	Out of the Inkwell: The Fleischer Story	Himself
2007	Unsung Maestros: A Directors Tribute	Himself
2007	Behind the Tunes: Drawn to Life - The Art of Robert McKimson	Self
2007	Behind the Tunes: Real American Zero - The Adventures of Private Snafu	Self
2007	Behind the Tunes: Wacky Warner One-Shots	Self
2006	Dr. Seuss and the Grinch: From Whoville to Hollywood	Himself
2005	Erection of an Epic - The Making of Mallrats	Self
2004	Countdown to Wednesday
2004	Batman: The Legacy Continues	Self
2004	Comic Book: The Movie	Paul Dini
2001	Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes	Self
2001	Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back	Bluntman & Chronic Clapper Loader
2000	Making of 'Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker'	Self

Directing, Writing & Producing

2016	Tom and Jerry: Back to Oz	Writer
2013	Tom and Jerry's Giant Adventure	Screenplay
2011	DC Showcase: Catwoman	Writer
2004	Batman Beyond: School Days and Spellbound	Producer
2003	Chase Me	Writer
2000	Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker	Producer, Screenplay
1999	Batman Beyond: Tech Wars and Disappearing Inque	Producer
1999	Batman Beyond: The Movie	Writer, Producer
1997	The Batman/Superman Movie: World's Finest	Screenplay, Producer
1997	Star Wars: Ewoks - The Haunted Village	Writer
1997	Star Wars: Ewoks - Tales from the Endor Woods	Writer
1996	Superman: The Last Son of Krypton	Writer, Producer
1995	Tiny Toon Night Ghoulery	Writer
1993	Batman: Mask of the Phantasm	Screenplay
1992	Cap'n O.G. Readmore Meets Chicken Little	Writer
1992	Tiny Toon Adventures: How I Spent My Vacation	Writer
1988	Ewoks 1: Morag's Revenge	Writer
1988	Ewoks 3: Wicket the Hero	Writer
1988	Ewoks 4: Wicket's Adventures as He Becomes a Warrior	Writer
1988	Ewoks 5: Wickett's Adventures	Writer
1988	Ewoks 6: Battle for the Planet Endor	Writer

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