Craig Bartlett
- Known For
- Writing
- Active Years
- 1985–2025 (41 Years)
- Total Credits
- 76 credits in database
Biography
Craig Michael Bartlett is an American animator, writer, director, and producer born on October 18, 1956, in Seattle, Washington. He is recognized for his contributions to the animation industry, specifically as the creator of the Nickelodeon series Hey Arnold! and the PBS Kids series Dinosaur Train and Ready Jet Go!. Throughout his career, Bartlett has held various roles including actor, director, writer, producer, executive producer, story editor, and storyboard artist. His professional credits include work on projects such as Rugrats, Johnny Bravo, Hey Arnold! The Movie, Hey Arnold! The Jungle Movie, and Unstable Fables: 3 Pigs and a Baby. He was previously married to Lisa Groening and maintains a total of 31 known credits in his professional portfolio.
Career overview
Craig Michael Bartlett is an American animator, writer, director, and producer born on October 18, 1956, in Seattle, Washington. Throughout his career, he has contributed to the animation industry in various capacities, including roles as an actor, creator, story editor, development producer, animation director, and storyboard artist. His professional portfolio includes 31 known credits, and he is recognized for his work on several notable television series and film projects.
Bartlett is best known for creating, writing, and producing the Nickelodeon series Hey Arnold! and the PBS Kids programs Dinosaur Train and Ready Jet Go!. His involvement in television and film extends to projects such as Rugrats, Johnny Bravo, Hey Arnold! The Movie, Hey Arnold! The Jungle Movie, and Unstable Fables: 3 Pigs and a Baby. His contributions to the field of animation have established him as a significant figure in the industry, with a career that spans multiple decades and various creative roles.
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76 titles- Searching for the Pigeon Man (2025)
- Ready, Jet, Go! Space Camp (2023) Writer
- Claydream (2022) as Self
- Dinosaur Train: Adventure Island (2021) Director
- Dinosaur Train: Adventure Island (2021) Writer
- Hey Arnold! The Jungle Movie (2018) as Miles (voice)
- Hey Arnold! The Jungle Movie (2018) Writer
- Hey Arnold! The Jungle Movie (2018) Executive Producer
- Dinosaur Train: Explore Outdoors! (2018) Director
- Ready Jet Go! Back to Bortron 7 (2017) Director
- Ready Jet Go! (2016) Writer
- Ready Jet Go! (2016) Director
- Ready Jet Go! (2016) Creator
- ABC Dino (2015) Creator
- Dinosaur Train: Eggstravaganza (2012) Director
- Dinosaur Train (2009) Executive Producer
- Dinosaur Train (2009) Creator
- Unstable Fables: 3 Pigs and a Baby (2008) Writer
- Party Wagon (2004) as Romeo Jones / Ferryman #2 / Cheyenne #1 (voice)
- Party Wagon (2004) Writer
- Party Wagon (2004) Director
- Party Wagon (2004) Creator
- Party Wagon (2004) Executive Producer
- Hey Arnold! The Movie (2002) as Monkeyman (voice)
- Hey Arnold! The Movie (2002) Writer
- Hey Arnold! The Movie (2002) Producer
- Johnny Bravo (1997) Writer
- Johnny Bravo (1997) Story Editor
- Hey Arnold! (1996) as Brainy (voice)
- Hey Arnold! (1996) as DJ (voice)
- Hey Arnold! (1996) as Brainy / DJ (voice)
- Hey Arnold! (1996) as Arnold's Father (voice)
- Hey Arnold! (1996) as Brainy / Steel Mill Worker (voice)
- Hey Arnold! (1996) as Movie Man / Steve (voice)
- Hey Arnold! (1996) as Chester (voice)
- Hey Arnold! (1996) as Brainy (voice; uncredited)
- Hey Arnold! (1996) as Brainy / Astronaut / Stockbroker (voice)
- Hey Arnold! (1996) as Brainy / Paper Boy (voice)
- Hey Arnold! (1996) as Brainy / Mr. Packenham (voice)
- Hey Arnold! (1996) as Monkeyman (voice; uncredited)
- Hey Arnold! (1996) as Cabbie / Party Clown (voice)
- Hey Arnold! (1996) as Nashville Ned / Customer #1 (voice)
- Hey Arnold! (1996) as Mop Guy (voice)
- Hey Arnold! (1996) as Minister (voice)
- Hey Arnold! (1996) as Big Man (voice)
- Hey Arnold! (1996) as Father (voice)
- Hey Arnold! (1996) as Abner (voice)
- Hey Arnold! (1996) Writer
- Hey Arnold! (1996) Director
- Hey Arnold! (1996) Producer
- Hey Arnold! (1996) Story
- Hey Arnold! (1996) Creator
- Hey Arnold! Arnold's Christmas (1996) Creator
- Hey Arnold! Arnold's Christmas (1996) Development Producer
- Hey Arnold! Arnold's Christmas (1996) Story
- Arnold (1996) as Brainy (voice)
- Arnold (1996) Writer
- Arnold (1996) Director
- Arnold (1996) Storyboard
- Rugrats (1991) Director
- Rugrats (1991) Writer
- The Ren & Stimpy Show (1991) Director
- Pink Komkommer (1991) Animation
- Arnold Rides His Chair (1991) Director
- The Arnold Waltz (1990) Writer
- The Arnold Waltz (1990) Director
- Candyjam (1988) Director
- Arnold Escapes from Church (1988) Director
- Arnold Escapes from Church (1988) Producer
- Arnold Escapes from Church (1988) Writer
- Arnold Escapes from Church (1988) Animation
- Meet the Raisins! (1988) Story
- Claymation Christmas Celebration (1987) Animation Director
- The Adventures of Mark Twain (1985) as Calaveras Miner (voice)
- The Adventures of Mark Twain (1985) Animation
- Dinosaur Train: Day of the Robots Director
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What movies or TV shows is Craig Bartlett best known for?
Craig Bartlett is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Hey Arnold! The Jungle Movie (2018), Hey Arnold! The Jungle Movie (2018), Hey Arnold! The Jungle Movie (2018), Dinosaur Train (2009).
How many credits does Craig Bartlett have?
Craig Bartlett has accumulated over 76 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1985 to 2025.
What is Craig Bartlett's background in cinema and television?
Craig Michael Bartlett is an American animator, writer, director, and producer born on October 18, 1956, in Seattle, Washington. He is recognized for his contributions to the animation industry, specifically as the creator of the Nickelodeon series Hey Arnold! and the PBS Kids series Dinosaur Train and Ready Jet Go!. T...
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