Paul Dini
Known for writing · Born 7 August 1957 · 69 · New York City, New York, USA
118 credits
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.
Known for
Batman: The Animated Series
1992
Tiny Toon Adventures
1990
Lost
2004
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
2008
Duck Dodgers
2003
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
1983
Marvel's Ultimate Spider-Man
2012
Superman: The Animated Series
1996
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
1993
Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker
2000
Batman Beyond
1999
Justice League
2001
Acting (32)
2025The Legend of Kingdom ComeSelfFilm
2023Superpowered: The DC StorySelfSeries
2023Kevin Conroy: I Am the KnightSelfFilm
2021Catwoman: The Feline Femme FataleSelfFilm
2021Superman: Timeless IconSelf (voice)Film
2020Joker: Put on a Happy FaceSelfFilm
2018Heart of BatmanSelfFilm
2018DC DailySelf · 2 episodesSeries
2017The Harley EffectselfFilm
2016Floyd Norman: An Animated LifeHimselfFilm
2013Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC ComicsFilm
2013The Fire Rises: The Creation and Impact of The Dark Knight TrilogySelfFilm
2012Backyard BlockbustersSelfFilm
2011Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's HopeSelfFilm
2009Comic Book LiteracyHimselfFilm
2008Out of the Inkwell: The Fleischer StoryHimselfFilm
2007Unsung Maestros: A Directors TributeHimselfFilm
2007Behind the Tunes: Drawn to Life - The Art of Robert McKimsonSelfFilm
2007Behind the Tunes: Real American Zero - The Adventures of Private SnafuSelfFilm
2007Behind the Tunes: Wacky Warner One-ShotsSelfFilm
2006Dr. Seuss and the Grinch: From Whoville to HollywoodHimselfFilm
2005Erection of an Epic - The Making of MallratsSelfFilm
2004Dog WhispererSelf - Deuce & MugsySeries
2004Comic Book: The MoviePaul DiniFilm
2004Batman: The Legacy ContinuesSelfFilm
2004Countdown to WednesdayFilm
2001Jay and Silent Bob Strike BackBluntman & Chronic Clapper LoaderFilm
2001Once Upon a Time: The Super HeroesSelfFilm
2000ClerksGeorge Lucas (voice)Series
2000Gotham GirlsMan (voice) · 2 episodesSeries
2000Making of 'Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker'SelfFilm
—Behind the Tunes: Once Upon a Looney TuneSelfFilm
Creator (1)
1985EwoksCreatorSeries
Crew (7)
2021Superman & LoisThanksSeries
2017The Lego Batman MovieThanksFilm
2015SupergirlThanksSeries
2014Batman BeyondSeries WriterFilm
2007Unsung Maestros: A Directors TributeThanksFilm
2005Batman BeginsThanksFilm
1993Family DogAdditional WritingSeries
Directing (1)
2003Cartoon MonsoonDirector, WriterSeries
Production (5)
2010Tower PrepExecutive Producer, Writer, CreatorSeries
2004Batman Beyond: School Days and SpellboundProducerFilm
2000Batman Beyond: Return of the JokerProducer, ScreenplayFilm
1999Batman Beyond: Tech Wars and Disappearing InqueProducerFilm
1986Star Wars: Droids - The Great HeepAssociate ProducerFilm
Writing (72)
2025Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza LeagueCharactersFilm
2024Joker: Folie à DeuxCharactersFilm
2024Batman: Caped CrusaderCharactersSeries
2024Suicide Squad IsekaiCharactersSeries
2024Kite Man: Hell Yeah!CharactersSeries
2023Scooby-Doo! and Krypto, Too!CharactersFilm
2022BatwheelsCharactersSeries
2020Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)CharactersFilm
2020Justice League Dark: Apokolips WarCharactersFilm
2019Batman vs Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesCharactersFilm
2019CreepshowWriterSeries
2019DC Super Hero Girls: Sweet JusticeCharactersFilm
2018Batman NinjaCharactersFilm
2018Suicide Squad: Hell to PayCharactersFilm
2018Scooby-Doo! & Batman: The Brave and the BoldCharactersFilm
2017Batman and Harley QuinnCharactersFilm
2017Batman vs. Two-FaceCharactersFilm
2016Justice League ActionWriterSeries
2016Tom and Jerry: Back to OzWriterFilm
2015New Looney TunesWriterSeries
2014Batman: Assault on ArkhamCharactersFilm
2014The 7DWriterSeries
2013Teen Titans Go!CharactersSeries
2013Tom and Jerry's Giant AdventureScreenplayFilm
2012Marvel's Ultimate Spider-ManWriter, ProducerSeries
2011DC Showcase: CatwomanWriterFilm
2010Scooby-Doo! Abracadabra-DooTeleplayFilm
2010Sym-Bionic TitanWriterSeries
2008Star Wars: The Clone WarsWriter, Additional DialogueSeries
2008Batman: The Brave and the BoldWriterSeries
2005Krypto the SuperdogWriter, Story, CreatorSeries
2004LostWriterSeries
2004Justice League UnlimitedWriter, TeleplaySeries
2004The BatmanWriterSeries
2003Duck DodgersWriter, Producer, Story, TeleplaySeries
2003Chase MeWriterFilm
2003Zatanna: Trial of the Crystal WandWriter, CreatorSeries
2002Ozzy & DrixStorySeries
2001Justice LeagueWriterSeries
2000Static ShockWriterSeries
2000ClerksStorySeries
2000Gotham GirlsWriterSeries
1999Batman BeyondWriter, ProducerSeries
1999Batman Beyond: The MovieWriter, ProducerFilm
1997The New Batman AdventuresWriter, Producer, Story, CreatorSeries
1997The Batman/Superman Movie: World's FinestScreenplay, Story, ProducerFilm
1997Star Wars: Ewoks - The Haunted VillageWriter, Associate ProducerFilm
1997Star Wars: Ewoks - Tales from the Endor WoodsWriterFilm
1996Superman: The Animated SeriesWriter, DirectorSeries
1996Superman: The Last Son of KryptonWriter, ProducerFilm
1995Freakazoid!WriterSeries
1995Tiny Toon Night GhouleryStory Editor, WriterFilm
1994Double DragonStoryFilm
1993Batman: Mask of the PhantasmScreenplayFilm
1992Batman: The Animated SeriesWriter, Producer, Story, TeleplaySeries
1992Tiny Toon Adventures: How I Spent My VacationWriter, LyricistFilm
1992Cap'n O.G. Readmore Meets Chicken LittleWriterFilm
1990Tiny Toon AdventuresWriter, Story EditorSeries
1988MonstersWriterSeries
1988Garbage Pail KidsWriterSeries
1988The New Adventures of Beany and CecilWriterSeries
1988Ewoks 1: Morag's RevengeWriterFilm
1988Ewoks 3: Wicket the HeroWriterFilm
1988Ewoks 4: Wicket's Adventures as He Becomes a WarriorWriterFilm
1988Ewoks 5: Wickett's AdventuresWriterFilm
1988Ewoks 6: Battle for the Planet EndorWriterFilm
1985Star Wars: DroidsTeleplaySeries
1984The TransformersWriterSeries
1984Space AceWriterSeries
1983He-Man and the Masters of the UniverseWriter, TeleplaySeries
1983Dungeons & DragonsWriterSeries
1979Sport BillyWriterSeries