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Paul Dini

Personal Info

Known ForWriting
Born1957-08-07
BirthplaceNew York City, New York, USA
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Paul Dini

Writing

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.

Notable Works

Prominent titles featuring Paul Dini

Batman Begins
7.7
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Batman Begins
2005
Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)
6.9
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Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)
2020
The Lego Batman Movie
7.3
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The Lego Batman Movie
2017
Joker: Folie à Deux
5.4
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Joker: Folie à Deux
2024
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
6.4
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Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
2001
Justice League Dark: Apokolips War
8.2
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Justice League Dark: Apokolips War
2020
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
7.5
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Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
1993
Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker
7.3
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Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker
2000

Filmography

Acting (27)

2025
The Legend of Kingdom Comeas Self
2023
Kevin Conroy: I Am the Knightas Self
10.0
2021
Superman: Timeless Iconas Self (voice)
2021
Catwoman: The Feline Femme Fataleas Self
8.3
2020
Joker: Put on a Happy Faceas Self
8.0
2018
Heart of Batmanas Self
7.9
2017
The Harley Effectas self
2016
Floyd Norman: An Animated Lifeas Himself
7.4
2013
Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics
6.8
2013
The Fire Rises: The Creation and Impact of The Dark Knight Trilogyas Self
6.9
2012
Backyard Blockbustersas Self
6.5
2011
Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hopeas Self
6.9
2009
Comic Book Literacyas Himself
2008
Out of the Inkwell: The Fleischer Storyas Himself
7.0
2007
Unsung Maestros: A Directors Tributeas Himself
6.0
2007
Behind the Tunes: Drawn to Life - The Art of Robert McKimsonas Self
2007
Behind the Tunes: Real American Zero - The Adventures of Private Snafuas Self
2007
Behind the Tunes: Wacky Warner One-Shotsas Self
2006
Dr. Seuss and the Grinch: From Whoville to Hollywoodas Himself
6.0
2005
Erection of an Epic - The Making of Mallratsas Self
2.0
2004
Countdown to Wednesday
2004
Batman: The Legacy Continuesas Self
8.0
2004
Comic Book: The Movieas Paul Dini
5.7
2001
Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroesas Self
6.9
2001
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Backas Bluntman & Chronic Clapper Loader
6.4
2000
Making of 'Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker'as Self
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Behind the Tunes: Once Upon a Looney Tuneas Self

Production & Directing (50)

2025
Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza LeagueCharacters
6.7
2024
Joker: Folie à DeuxCharacters
5.4
2023
Scooby-Doo! and Krypto, Too!Characters
7.3
2020
Justice League Dark: Apokolips WarCharacters
8.2
2020
Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)Characters
6.9
2019
Batman vs Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesCharacters
7.2
2019
DC Super Hero Girls: Sweet JusticeCharacters
4.7
2018
Batman NinjaCharacters
5.9
2018
Suicide Squad: Hell to PayCharacters
7.1
2018
Scooby-Doo! & Batman: The Brave and the BoldCharacters
7.2
2017
Batman vs. Two-FaceCharacters
6.3
2017
Batman and Harley QuinnCharacters
6.2
2017
The Lego Batman MovieThanks
7.3
2016
Tom and Jerry: Back to OzWriter
6.0
2014
Batman: Assault on ArkhamCharacters
7.3
2014
Batman BeyondSeries Writer
6.9
2013
Tom and Jerry's Giant AdventureScreenplay
5.9
2011
DC Showcase: CatwomanWriter
6.9
2010
Scooby-Doo! Abracadabra-DooTeleplay
7.7
2009
Batman: Arkham Asylum (The Movie)Writer
7.0
2007
Unsung Maestros: A Directors TributeThanks
6.0
2005
Batman BeginsThanks
7.7
2004
Batman Beyond: School Days and SpellboundProducer
6.0
2003
Chase MeWriter
7.1
2000
Batman Beyond: Return of the JokerProducer
7.3
2000
Batman Beyond: Return of the JokerScreenplay
7.3
1999
Batman Beyond: Tech Wars and Disappearing InqueProducer
7.4
1999
Batman Beyond: The MovieProducer
7.2
1999
Batman Beyond: The MovieWriter
7.2
1997
The Batman/Superman Movie: World's FinestScreenplay
7.4
1997
The Batman/Superman Movie: World's FinestStory
7.4
1997
The Batman/Superman Movie: World's FinestProducer
7.4
1997
Star Wars: Ewoks - The Haunted VillageWriter
5.1
1997
Star Wars: Ewoks - Tales from the Endor WoodsWriter
6.1
1997
Star Wars: Ewoks - The Haunted VillageAssociate Producer
5.1
1996
Superman: The Last Son of KryptonWriter
7.1
1996
Superman: The Last Son of KryptonProducer
7.1
1995
Tiny Toon Night GhouleryStory Editor
6.7
1995
Tiny Toon Night GhouleryWriter
6.7
1994
Double DragonStory
4.6
1993
Batman: Mask of the PhantasmScreenplay
7.5
1992
Cap'n O.G. Readmore Meets Chicken LittleWriter
10.0
1992
Tiny Toon Adventures: How I Spent My VacationWriter
6.9
1992
Tiny Toon Adventures: How I Spent My VacationLyricist
6.9
1988
Ewoks 1: Morag's RevengeWriter
1988
Ewoks 3: Wicket the HeroWriter
1988
Ewoks 4: Wicket's Adventures as He Becomes a WarriorWriter
1988
Ewoks 5: Wickett's AdventuresWriter
1988
Ewoks 6: Battle for the Planet EndorWriter
1986
Star Wars: Droids - The Great HeepAssociate Producer
6.2