Kaz
Biography
Kazimieras Gediminas Prapuolenis, known professionally as Kaz, is an American cartoonist, animator, writer, storyboard artist, and illustrator born in 1959. After attending New York City's School of the Visual Arts, he frequently contributed to the comic anthologies RAW and Weirdo during the 1980s. Since 1992, he has drawn the adult-themed syndicated comic strip Underworld, which appears in many alternative weeklies. He is also recognized for his long tenure as a storyboard director and writer for SpongeBob SquarePants, as well as his work on programs including Camp Lazlo and Phineas and Ferb.
Career overview
Kazimieras Gediminas Prapuolenis, known professionally as Kaz, is an American cartoonist, animator, writer, storyboard artist, and illustrator born in 1959. After attending New York City's School of the Visual Arts in the 1980s, he became a frequent contributor to the comic anthologies RAW and Weirdo.
Since 1992, Kaz has drawn Underworld, an adult-themed syndicated comic strip that appears in many alternative weeklies. In addition to his work in print, he is known for his long tenure as a storyboard director and writer for SpongeBob SquarePants. He has also contributed his work to television shows such as Camp Lazlo and Phineas and Ferb.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
44 titles- The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (2025) Story
- Plankton: The Movie (2025) Screenplay
- SpongeBob and Patrick's Timeline Twist-Up (2025) Writer
- Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie (2024) Story
- Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie (2024) Teleplay
- Drew Friedman: Vermeer of the Borscht Belt (2024) as Self
- The Tidal Zone: SpongeBob Universe Special (2023) Writer
- The Patrick Star Show (2021) Writer
- The Patrick Star Show (2021) Creator
- Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years (2021) Writer
- Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years (2021) Creator
- I'm Urchin You to Leave (2021) Staff Writer
- SpongeBob’s Big Birthday Blowout (2019) Writer
- Little Big Awesome (2018) Writer
- SpongeBob SquarePants: The Legend of Boo-Kini Bottom (2017) Writer
- SpongeBob LongPants (2016) Writer
- O.W.C.A. Files (2015) Writer
- Phineas and Ferb: Last Day of Summer (2015) Storyboard Artist
- Phineas and Ferb: Last Day of Summer (2015) Writer
- Phineas and Ferb: Mission Marvel (2013) Storyboard Artist
- Phineas and Ferb: Mission Marvel (2013) Writer
- Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Across the 2nd Dimension (2011) Additional Writing
- Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Across the 2nd Dimension (2011) Storyboard Artist
- Phineas and Ferb: Summer Belongs to You! (2010) Storyboard Artist
- Phineas and Ferb: Summer Belongs to You! (2010) Writer
- Phineas and Ferb (2007) Writer
- Phineas and Ferb (2007) Storyboard Artist
- Phineas and Ferb (2007) Story
- Camp Lazlo: Shorts (2006) Story
- Camp Lazlo: Shorts (2006) Storyboard
- Corpse Bride (2005) Storyboard
- Camp Lazlo (2005) Writer
- Camp Lazlo (2005) Story
- Camp Lazlo (2005) Storyboard Artist
- SpongeBob SquarePants: The Seascape Capers (2004) Storyboard
- SpongeBob SquarePants: Sponge for Hire (2004) Writer
- SpongeBob Squarepants: Christmas (2003) Storyboard
- SpongeBob Squarepants: Christmas (2003) Writer
- SpongeBob Squarepants: Tales from the Deep (2003) Storyboard
- SpongeBob Squarepants: Tales from the Deep (2003) Writer
- SpongeBob SquarePants (1999) Director
- SpongeBob SquarePants (1999) Writer
- Thanks a Latte (1999) Art Direction
- Untitled Patrick Star Spinoff Flim Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kaz best known for?
Kaz is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (2025), Plankton: The Movie (2025), Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie (2024), Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie (2024).
When and where was Kaz born?
Kaz was born on July 31, 1959 in Hoboken, New Jersey, USA.
How many credits does Kaz have?
Kaz has accumulated over 44 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1999 to 2025.
What is Kaz's background in cinema and television?
Kazimieras Gediminas Prapuolenis, known professionally as Kaz, is an American cartoonist, animator, writer, storyboard artist, and illustrator born in 1959. After attending New York City's School of the Visual Arts, he frequently contributed to the comic anthologies RAW and Weirdo during the 1980s. Since 1992, he has d...