The Benevolent Spirit Behind Spongebob Squarepants
By William Nauenburg
The name Stephen Hillenburg may not be widely known, but the animated yellow sponge he created immediately reminds many people of childlike wonder, carefree laughter, and colorful quirkiness. Hillenburg was the creative mind behind one of the most iconic and successful cartoons of all time, SpongeBob SquarePants.
Born in Lawton, Oklahoma, and raised in A…
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