SpongeBob SquarePants ''SpongeBob SquarePants'' (or simply ''SpongeBob'') is an American animated comedy television series created by marine science educator and animator Stephen Hillenburg for Nickelodeon. It chronicles the adventures of the title character a ...

'' is an

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Animated television series that has aired on Nickelodeon since May 1, 1999. Created by marine biologist and

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Stephen Hillenburg, the show chronicles the adventures and endeavors of the title character and his various friends in the fictional underwater city of Bikini Bottom. Many of the ideas for the show originated in an unpublished, educational comic book titled ''The Intertidal Zone'', which Hillenburg created in the mid-1980s. ''SpongeBob SquarePants'' features the voices of Tom Kenny, Clancy Brown, Rodger Bumpass, Bill Fagerbakke, Mr. Lawrence, Jill Talley, Carolyn Lawrence,

Mary Jo Catlett Mary Jo Catlett (born September 2, 1938) is an American actress. She is a main cast member on the animated series ''SpongeBob SquarePants'', providing the voice of Mrs. Puff. She is also known for originating the role of Ernestina in the 1964 Bro ...

and Lori Alan. It is executive produced by Hillenburg and formerly by Paul Tibbitt, who also functioned as its

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from the fourth season to the ninth. Since its debut, ''SpongeBob SquarePants'' has earned widespread critical acclaim, and has been noted for its appeal towards different age groups. It has also received a variety of different award nominations, including 17

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s (with six wins), 17 Golden Reel Awards (with eight wins), 18

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s (with five wins), 21

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(with 20 wins), five

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(with two wins), three

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(with one win), and two Producers Guild of America Awards. Voice cast members Catlett, Kenny and Bumpass have each received nominations for their voice acting performances. Kenny is the most decorated actor in the cast. '' The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie'', a feature-length film released in 2004, has received 11 awards nominations, with two wins coming from the

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and the Australian Kids' Choice Awards. The

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released in 2015 garnered an additional five nominations. The stage musical adaptation opened in Broadway in 2018 win 12 awards. In total, the ''SpongeBob SquarePants'' franchise won 218 prizes including 75 victories and trophies.

Awards of ''SpongeBob SquarePants''

Annie Awards

The

s are accolades annually presented by ASIFA-Hollywood recognizing excellence in the field of

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. First awarded in 1972, it deems itself as "animation's highest honor." ''SpongeBob SquarePants'' has received with six wins.

British Academy Children's Awards

Awarded since 1969, the

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are annual accolades bestowed by members of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) recognizing excellence in children's media. ''SpongeBob SquarePants'' for five awards with two wins.

Emmy Awards

Awarded since 1949, The

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s recognizes outstanding achievements in American

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. Awards presented for accomplishments in daytime television programming are designated " Daytime Emmy Awards." Since 2022, the Children's and Family Emmy Awards are accomplishments in recognition of excellence in American children's and family-oriented television programming. To date, the show for 26 Emmy Awards, with six wins (one in 2010, one in 2014, two in 2018, one in 2020 and one in 2022).

Primetime Emmy Awards

Daytime Emmy Awards

Children's and Family Emmy Awards

Golden Reel Awards

The Golden Reel Awards are annual accolades presented by the

Motion Picture Sound Editors since 1953, honoring the year's best work in the field of sound editing. Since the show's debut, it has received with eight wins.

Kids' Choice Awards

The

is an awards show recognizing the year's best television, film, video games and music acts, as chosen by Nickelodeon viewers. First awarded in 1988, it has been described as "the loudest, sloppiest and funniest awards show around." The American awards show also has been localized in many countries. To date, ''SpongeBob SquarePants'' has won 20 Kids' Choice Awards, including fifteen straight in the Favorite Cartoon category. In 2008 SpongeBob's record ended; however, it was regained from 2009 onward. Aside from ''Avatar: The Last Airbender'' winning in 2008, other long running nominees like ''The Loud House'' (7 nominations) and ''Teen Titans Go!'' (9 nominations) haven't won a blimp due to SpongeBob's winning streak.

International versions

Other awards

Awards for films

''The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie''

'' The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie'' is the first

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of the television series. It was released on November 19, 2004, and has been a financial success, grossing over $140,000,000 worldwide.

''The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water''

'' The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water'' is the second film adaptation of the series. It was released on February 6, 2015, and a total worldwide gross of $325.1 million.

Awards for the musical

'' SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical'' is the Broadway run of the stage musical adaptation of the series. The musical opened to critical acclaim, and tied with '' Mean Girls'' for the most-nominated production at the

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in 2018 ¹ Tied with Bartlett Sher for '' My Fair Lady''

References

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External links

Awards for ''SpongeBob SquarePants''
at the Internet Movie Database
Awards for ''The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie''
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