Paul Dini

Paul Dini

Born: August 7, 1957
in New York City, New York, USA
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.

Movies for Paul Dini...

Kevin Conroy: I Am the Knight
Title: Kevin Conroy: I Am the Knight
Character: Himself
Released: September 12, 2023
Type: Movie
Take a look at the legacy of Kevin Conroy, who voiced Batman for 30 years in film, television, video games, and more.
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Title: Superpowered: The DC Story
Character: Self
Released: July 20, 2023
Type: TV
This docuseries takes an unprecedented look at the enduring and influential legacy of DC, allowing fans to rediscover the universe of characters, as well as the iconic comic book company’s origins, its evolution and its nearly nine-decade cultural impact across every artistic medium.
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Catwoman: The Feline Femme Fatale
Title: Catwoman: The Feline Femme Fatale
Character: Self
Released: May 5, 2021
Type: Movie
A documentary about the history of Catwoman from DC.
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Joker: Put on a Happy Face
Title: Joker: Put on a Happy Face
Character: Self
Released: August 18, 2020
Type: Movie
Featuring interviews with filmmakers and industry legends, discover the origins and evolution of The Joker, and learn why The Clown Prince of Crime is universally hailed as the greatest comic-book supervillain of all time.
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Heart of Batman
Title: Heart of Batman
Character: Himself
Released: October 30, 2018
Type: Movie
In the early 1990s, a rare gathering of talent defined Batman for a generation. Twenty-five years later, "Batman: The Animated Series" continues to inspire fans and myth-makers all over the world. This is an in-depth look at the storytellers behind the series.
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Title: DC Daily
Character: Self
Released: September 15, 2018
Type: TV
Discover everything the DC Universe has to offer. DC Daily brings you the latest news, special guests, and insights from every corner of the multiverse.
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The Harley Effect
Title: The Harley Effect
Character: self
Released: August 8, 2017
Type: Movie
Documentary short about the creation and enduring legacy of Harley Quinn in animation, comics, and live action
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Floyd Norman: An Animated Life
Title: Floyd Norman: An Animated Life
Character: Self
Released: February 5, 2016
Type: Movie
Animator. Storyman. Troublemaker. At 80 years old, see how Disney Legend Floyd Norman, the first African-American animator at Disney, continues to impact animation and stir up "trouble" after the company forced him to retire at age 65.
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Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics
Title: Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics
Character: Self
Released: October 23, 2013
Type: Movie
A documentary detailing the epic Rogues' Gallery of DC Comics from The Joker and Lex Luthor, Sinestro, Darkseid and more, this documentary will explore the Super Villains of DC Comics.
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The Fire Rises: The Creation and Impact of The Dark Knight Trilogy
Title: The Fire Rises: The Creation and Impact of The Dark Knight Trilogy
Character: Self
Released: September 24, 2013
Type: Movie
This feature-length documentary delves into the trilogy, opening with the inspiration and vision for the new Batman films and inching its way toward the Rises finale and the culmination of nearly a decade of creative blood, sweat and tears. Candid, thoughtful and extensive, and comprised of revealing behind-the-scenes footage, countless interviews, audition tapes (with Christian Bale and Cillian Murphy doning the cape and cowl), and a narrative grip and momentum all its own, it leaves no stone unturned.
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Backyard Blockbusters
Title: Backyard Blockbusters
Character: Himself
Released: August 31, 2012
Type: Movie
For years, people have been making home movies, many times using pop culture properties that they may not own, but love. In recent years, these types of projects have come to be known as "fanfilms". Backyard Blockbusters looks at the history and influence of the fanfilm genre, as well as the copyright and fair use problems these films create, featuring highlights from and interviews with the creators of many popular films.
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Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope
Title: Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope
Character: Self
Released: September 10, 2011
Type: Movie
A behind-the-scenes look at San Diego Comic-Con, the world's largest comic book convention, and the fans who attend every year.
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Comic Book Literacy
Title: Comic Book Literacy
Character: Himself
Released: November 1, 2009
Type: Movie
Comic books are a medium as diverse as movies and encourage more thought than video games. Yet this misunderstood medium has always been the dirty little secret of the literature world. From the immigrant who learns English by reading Superman comics to the child who develops a love of literature from the X-Men, comics have kept America reading for decades with fantastic tales, well structured stories and amazing fantasies.
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Behind the Tunes: Real American Zero - The Adventures of Private Snafu
Title: Behind the Tunes: Real American Zero - The Adventures of Private Snafu
Character: Himself
Released: October 30, 2007
Type: Movie
Historians and animators discuss the Private Snafu cartoons made for military training during World War II.
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Behind the Tunes: Drawn to Life - The Art of Robert McKimson
Title: Behind the Tunes: Drawn to Life - The Art of Robert McKimson
Character: Himself
Released: October 30, 2007
Type: Movie
A look at the career of Warner Bros. animator and director Robert McKimson
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Behind the Tunes: Wacky Warner One-Shots
Title: Behind the Tunes: Wacky Warner One-Shots
Character: Himself
Released: October 30, 2007
Type: Movie
Historians and modern animators discuss classic era Warner cartoons without "stars": characters who returned in subsequent cartoons.
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Behind the Tunes:  Once Upon A Looney Tune
Title: Behind the Tunes: Once Upon A Looney Tune
Character: Himself
Released: October 30, 2007
Type: Movie
A look at the fairy tale-based Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies cartoons, starring characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Sylvester, Tweety, Elmer Fudd, and more.
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Unsung Maestros: A Directors Tribute
Title: Unsung Maestros: A Directors Tribute
Character: Himself
Released: October 30, 2007
Type: Movie
The titular directors discussed are: Hugh Harman and Rudolf Ising (1930-1933), Jack King (1934-1936), Ub Iwerks (1937), Ben Hardaway (1934-1940), Norm McCabe (1940-1943), and Art Davis (1945-1949)
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First Flight: The Fleischer Superman Series
Title: First Flight: The Fleischer Superman Series
Character: Self
Released: November 28, 2006
Type: Movie
Superman leaps off the comic page for the first time in this animated series that ran from 1941-1942.
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Dr. Seuss and the Grinch: From Whoville to Hollywood
Title: Dr. Seuss and the Grinch: From Whoville to Hollywood
Character: Self
Released: November 21, 2006
Type: Movie
A documentary that reveals the origins of Dr. Seuss as well as his Grinch creation going from children's book to TV special.
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Behind the Tunes: Looney Tunes Go to War!
Title: Behind the Tunes: Looney Tunes Go to War!
Character: Self
Released: October 25, 2005
Type: Movie
A Documentary about the Looney Tunes war cartoons
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Erection of an Epic - The Making of Mallrats
Title: Erection of an Epic - The Making of Mallrats
Character: Self
Released: September 20, 2005
Type: Movie
The outrageous insider's look at the creation of a cult classic.
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Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes
Title: Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes
Character: Himself
Released: December 23, 2001
Type: Movie
The historical saga of American superheroes. Born in the period between the Great Depression and the World War II to combat the hobgoblins of the modern world, these mutant human beings with superhuman powers colonized the funny papers, radio dramas, television and films, to become a truly national industry in the United States: they gave expression to the fears and obsessions of the twentieth century and bolstered American ideals.
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Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
Title: Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
Character: Bluntman & Chronic Clapper Loader
Released: August 22, 2001
Type: Movie
When Jay and Silent Bob learn that their comic-book alter egos, Bluntman and Chronic, have been sold to Hollywood as part of a big-screen movie that leaves them out of any royalties, the pair travels to Tinseltown to sabotage the production.
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Title: Gotham Girls
Character: Man (voice)
Released: July 27, 2000
Type: TV
A Flash animation series staring Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy, Batgirl, Catwoman and Zatanna in short stories about the daily lives of the characters.
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Title: Clerks
Character: George Lucas (voice)
Released: May 31, 2000
Type: TV
The continuing adventures of store clerks Dante and Randal, who try to make the best of their menial labor, with no help from Jay and Silent Bob.