Tim Hill (director)
| Tim Hill | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Timothy Hill United States |
| Occupation | Film director, screenwriter, animator, producer |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Notable work |
Muppets from Space Max Keeble's Big Move Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties Alvin and the Chipmunks Hop SpongeBob SquarePants |
| Spouse(s) | Veronica Alicino (m. 1997–present) |
| Relatives | George Roy Hill (uncle) |
Timothy "Tim" Hill is an American film director and screenwriter.
Career
Hill began his career in the 1990s as a television writer, director and storyboard artist for Rocko's Modern Life, Exit 57, KaBlam!, SpongeBob SquarePants and Kenny the Shark. He also created the KaBlam! skit Action League Now!!
Hill directed the live-action family films Muppets from Space, Max Keeble's Big Move, and the live-action/animated films Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties, Alvin and the Chipmunks, and Hop.
Hill also co-wrote the script of The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie.
Personal life
Hill has been married to actress Veronica Alicino, whom he frequently casts in minor roles in his films, since June 24, 1997. He is the nephew of director George Roy Hill.[1]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Film | Director | Writer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Muppets from Space | Yes | ||
| 2001 | Max Keeble's Big Move | Yes | Also songwriter: "MacGoogle theme song" | |
| 2004 | The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie | Yes | Also storyboard artist and story editor | |
| 2006 | Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties | Yes | ||
| 2007 | Alvin and the Chipmunks | Yes | ||
| 2011 | Hop | Yes | ||
| 2014 | Grumpy Cat's Worst Christmas Ever[2] | Yes | Yes | |
| 2017 | War with Grandpa[3] | Yes | ||
| TBA | Short Circuit[4] | Yes |
Television
- Rocko's Modern Life (1994–1996) – Writer, story editor
- Exit 57 (1995–1996) – Director
- SpongeBob SquarePants (1999–2007) – Developer, story editor, writer
- Kenny the Shark (2003–2006) – Developer, writer
- Whoopi's Littleburg (2004) – Director[5]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result[6] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | CableACE Award | Best Comedy Series Shared with Cindy Caponera, Stephen Colbert, Paul Dinello, John C. Fisher, Joe Forristal, Nancy Geller, Jodi Lennon, Mitch Rouse & Amy Sedaris | Exit 57 | Nominated |
| 2006 | Annie Award | Best Writing in an Animated Television Production Shared with Mike Bell, C.H. Greenblatt & Paul Tibbitt | SpongeBob SquarePants | Won |
References
- ↑ "Tim Hill biography and filmography" – Tribute.ca. Retrieved October 5, 2013.
- ↑ Sepinwall, Alan (November 27, 2014). "Review: 'Grumpy Cat's Worst Christmas Ever' With Aubrey Plaza As Grumpy Cat". HitFix. Retrieved December 2, 2014.
- ↑ McNary, Dave (July 12, 2016). "Robert De Niro's 'War with Grandpa' Set for April Release". Variety. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
- ↑ Fleming, Mike (August 4, 2011). "Director Tim Hill Hops To Dimension's 'Short Circuit' Reboot". Deadline. Retrieved December 16, 2011.
- ↑ Anima Mundi catalogo: Festival internacional de animação. Anima Mundi. 2002. p. 398.
- ↑ "Tim Hill (III) - Awards". IMDb. Retrieved August 23, 2013.
External links
- Tim Hill at the Internet Movie Database
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