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
Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)
(2020)
Characters
Joker: Folie à Deux
(2024)
Characters
Justice League Dark: Apokolips War
(2020)
Characters
Scooby-Doo! and Krypto, Too!
(2023)
Characters
Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker
(2000)
Screenplay
Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay
(2018)
Characters
Double Dragon
(1994)
Story
Batman vs Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
(2019)
Characters
Batman and Harley Quinn
(2017)
Characters
Scooby-Doo! Abracadabra-Doo
(2010)
Teleplay
Scooby-Doo! & Batman: The Brave and the Bold
(2018)
Characters
Tom and Jerry's Giant Adventure
(2013)
Screenplay
The Batman/Superman Movie: World's Finest
(1998)
Screenplay and Story
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
(1993)
Screenplay
Batman: Assault on Arkham
(2014)
Characters
Batman Ninja
(2018)
Characters
Full Filmography
Writing
Tiny Toon Adventures: How I Spent My Vacation
(1992)
Writer and Lyricist
Cap'n O. G. Readmore Meets Chicken Little
(1992)
Writer
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
(1993)
Screenplay
Double Dragon
(1994)
Story
Tiny Toon Night Ghoulery
(1995)
Writer and Story Editor
Superman: The Last Son of Krypton
(1996)
Writer
Star Wars: Ewoks - The Haunted Village
(1997)
Writer
Star Wars: Ewoks - Tales from the Endor Woods
(1997)
Writer
The Batman/Superman Movie: World's Finest
(1998)
Screenplay and Story
Batman Beyond: The Movie
(1999)
Writer
Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker
(2000)
Screenplay
Chase Me
(2003)
Writer
Scooby-Doo! Abracadabra-Doo
(2010)
Teleplay
DC Showcase: Catwoman
(2011)
Writer
Tom and Jerry's Giant Adventure
(2013)
Screenplay
Batman: Assault on Arkham
(2014)
Characters
Tom and Jerry: Back to Oz
(2016)
Writer
Batman and Harley Quinn
(2017)
Characters
Batman vs. Two-Face
(2017)
Characters
Batman Ninja
(2018)
Characters
Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay
(2018)
Characters
Scooby-Doo! & Batman: The Brave and the Bold
(2018)
Characters
DC Super Hero Girls: Sweet Justice
(2019)
Characters
Batman vs Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
(2019)
Characters
Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)
(2020)
Characters
Justice League Dark: Apokolips War
(2020)
Characters
Scooby-Doo! and Krypto, Too!
(2023)
Characters
Joker: Folie à Deux
(2024)
Characters
Acting
Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes
(2001)
Himself
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
(2001)
Bluntman & Chronic Clapper Loader
Erection of an Epic - The Making of Mallrats
(2005)
Self
Behind the Tunes: Looney Tunes Go to War!
(2005)
Self
First Flight: The Fleischer Superman Series
(2006)
Self
Dr. Seuss and the Grinch: From Whoville to Hollywood
(2006)
Self
Behind the Tunes: Drawn to Life - The Art of Robert McKimson
(2007)
Himself
Behind the Tunes: Once Upon A Looney Tune
(2007)
Himself
Behind the Tunes: Real American Zero - The Adventures of Private Snafu
(2007)
Himself
Unsung Maestros: A Directors Tribute
(2007)
Himself
Behind the Tunes: Wacky Warner One-Shots
(2007)
Himself
Comic Book Literacy
(2009)
Himself
Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope
(2011)
Self
Backyard Blockbusters
(2012)
Himself
The Fire Rises: The Creation and Impact of The Dark Knight Trilogy
(2013)
Self
Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics
(2013)
Self
Floyd Norman: An Animated Life
(2016)
Self
The Harley Effect
(2017)
self
Heart of Batman
(2018)
Himself
Joker: Put on a Happy Face
(2020)
Self
Catwoman: The Feline Femme Fatale
(2021)
Self
Kevin Conroy: I Am the Knight
(2023)
Himself
Production
Star Wars: Droids - The Great Heep
(1986)
Associate Producer
Superman: The Last Son of Krypton
(1996)
Producer
The Batman/Superman Movie: World's Finest
(1998)
Producer
Batman Beyond: Tech Wars / Disappearing Inque
(1999)
Producer
Batman Beyond: The Movie
(1999)
Producer
Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker
(2000)
Producer
Crew