Writing
Paul Dini
Born 7 August 1957 in New York City, New York, USA
134 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
Writing 75
- 2025Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza LeagueFilmCharacters
- 2024Batman: Caped CrusaderSeriesCharacters
- 2024Joker: Folie à DeuxFilmCharacters
- 2024Suicide Squad IsekaiAnimeCharacters
- 2024Kite Man: Hell Yeah!SeriesCharacters
- 2023Scooby-Doo! and Krypto, Too!FilmCharacters
- 2022BatwheelsSeriesCharacters
- 2020Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)FilmCharacters
- 2020Justice League Dark: Apokolips WarFilmCharacters
- 2019CreepshowSeriesWriter
- 2019Batman vs Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesFilmCharacters
- 2019DC Super Hero Girls: Sweet JusticeFilmCharacters
- 2018Suicide Squad: Hell to PayFilmCharacters
- 2018Batman NinjaFilmCharacters
- 2018Scooby-Doo! & Batman: The Brave and the BoldFilmCharacters
- 2017Batman and Harley QuinnFilmCharacters
- 2017Batman vs. Two-FaceFilmCharacters
- 2016Justice League ActionSeriesWriter
- 2016Tom and Jerry: Back to OzFilmWriter
- 2015New Looney TunesSeriesWriter
- 2014Batman: Assault on ArkhamFilmCharacters
- 2014The 7DSeriesWriter
- 2013Teen Titans Go!SeriesCharacters
- 2013Tom and Jerry's Giant AdventureFilmScreenplay
- 2012Marvel's Ultimate Spider-ManSeriesWriter
- 2011DC Showcase: CatwomanFilmWriter
- 2010Sym-Bionic TitanSeriesWriter
- 2010Scooby-Doo! Abracadabra-DooFilmTeleplay
- 2010Tower PrepSeriesWriter
- 2008Star Wars: The Clone WarsSeriesWriter
- 2008Batman: The Brave and the BoldSeriesWriter
- 2005Krypto the SuperdogSeriesStory, Writer
- 2004LostSeriesWriter
- 2004The BatmanSeriesWriter
- 2004Justice League UnlimitedSeriesTeleplay, Writer
- 2003Duck DodgersSeriesStory, Teleplay, Writer
- 2003Chase MeFilmWriter
- 2003Cartoon MonsoonSeriesWriter
- 2003Zatanna: Trial of the Crystal WandSeriesWriter
- 2002Ozzy & DrixSeriesStory
- 2001Justice LeagueSeriesWriter
- 2000Static ShockSeriesWriter
- 2000Batman Beyond: Return of the JokerFilmScreenplay
- 2000ClerksSeriesStory
- 2000Gotham GirlsSeriesWriter
- 1999Batman BeyondSeriesWriter
- 1999Batman Beyond: The MovieFilmWriter
- 1997The New Batman AdventuresSeriesStory, Writer
- 1997The Batman/Superman Movie: World's FinestFilmScreenplay, Story
- 1997Star Wars: Ewoks - The Haunted VillageFilmWriter
- 1997Star Wars: Ewoks - Tales from the Endor WoodsFilmWriter
- 1996Superman: The Animated SeriesSeriesWriter
- 1996Superman: The Last Son of KryptonFilmWriter
- 1995Freakazoid!SeriesWriter
- 1995Tiny Toon Night GhouleryFilmStory Editor, Writer
- 1994Double DragonFilmStory
- 1993Batman: Mask of the PhantasmFilmScreenplay
- 1992Batman: The Animated SeriesSeriesStory, Teleplay, Writer
- 1992Tiny Toon Adventures: How I Spent My VacationFilmLyricist, Writer
- 1992Cap'n O.G. Readmore Meets Chicken LittleFilmWriter
- 1990Tiny Toon AdventuresSeriesStory Editor, Writer
- 1988MonstersSeriesWriter
- 1988Garbage Pail KidsSeriesWriter
- 1988The New Adventures of Beany and CecilSeriesWriter
- 1988Ewoks 1: Morag's RevengeFilmWriter
- 1988Ewoks 3: Wicket the HeroFilmWriter
- 1988Ewoks 4: Wicket's Adventures as He Becomes a WarriorFilmWriter
- 1988Ewoks 5: Wickett's AdventuresFilmWriter
- 1988Ewoks 6: Battle for the Planet EndorFilmWriter
- 1985Star Wars: DroidsSeriesTeleplay
- 1984The TransformersSeriesWriter
- 1984Space AceSeriesWriter
- 1983He-Man and the Masters of the UniverseSeriesTeleplay, Writer
- 1983Dungeons & DragonsSeriesWriter
- 1979Sport BillySeriesWriter
Acting 30
- TBABehind the Tunes: Once Upon a Looney TuneFilmSelf
- 2025The Legend of Kingdom ComeFilmSelf
- 2023Superpowered: The DC StorySeriesSelf
- 2023Kevin Conroy: I Am the KnightFilmSelf
- 2021Catwoman: The Feline Femme FataleFilmSelf
- 2021Superman: Timeless IconFilmSelf (voice)
- 2020Joker: Put on a Happy FaceFilmSelf
- 2018Heart of BatmanFilmSelf
- 2017The Harley EffectFilmself
- 2016Floyd Norman: An Animated LifeFilmHimself
- 2013Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC ComicsFilm
- 2013The Fire Rises: The Creation and Impact of The Dark Knight TrilogyFilmSelf
- 2012Backyard BlockbustersFilmSelf
- 2011Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's HopeFilmSelf
- 2009Comic Book LiteracyFilmHimself
- 2008Out of the Inkwell: The Fleischer StoryFilmHimself
- 2007Unsung Maestros: A Directors TributeFilmHimself
- 2007Behind the Tunes: Drawn to Life - The Art of Robert McKimsonFilmSelf
- 2007Behind the Tunes: Real American Zero - The Adventures of Private SnafuFilmSelf
- 2007Behind the Tunes: Wacky Warner One-ShotsFilmSelf
- 2006Dr. Seuss and the Grinch: From Whoville to HollywoodFilmHimself
- 2005Erection of an Epic - The Making of MallratsFilmSelf
- 2004Comic Book: The MovieFilmPaul Dini
- 2004Batman: The Legacy ContinuesFilmSelf
- 2004Countdown to WednesdayFilm
- 2001Jay and Silent Bob Strike BackFilmBluntman & Chronic Clapper Loader
- 2001Once Upon a Time: The Super HeroesFilmSelf
- 2000ClerksSeriesGeorge Lucas (voice)
- 2000Gotham GirlsSeriesMan (voice)
- 2000Making of 'Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker'FilmSelf
Directing 2
Created 5
Production 14
- 2012Marvel's Ultimate Spider-ManSeriesProducer
- 2010Tower PrepSeriesExecutive Producer
- 2004Batman Beyond: School Days and SpellboundFilmProducer
- 2003Duck DodgersSeriesProducer
- 2000Batman Beyond: Return of the JokerFilmProducer
- 1999Batman BeyondSeriesProducer
- 1999Batman Beyond: The MovieFilmProducer
- 1999Batman Beyond: Tech Wars and Disappearing InqueFilmProducer
- 1997The New Batman AdventuresSeriesProducer
- 1997The Batman/Superman Movie: World's FinestFilmProducer
- 1997Star Wars: Ewoks - The Haunted VillageFilmAssociate Producer
- 1996Superman: The Last Son of KryptonFilmProducer
- 1992Batman: The Animated SeriesSeriesProducer
- 1986Star Wars: Droids - The Great HeepFilmAssociate Producer
Crew 8
Filmography from TMDB.