Bruce Timm

Production

Bruce Timm

Born

1961-02-05 (65)

Place of birth

Oklahoma, USA

Known for

Production

Credits

74 titles

Bruce Walter Timm (born on February 5, 1961) is an American character designer, animator and producer. He is also a writer and artist working in comics, and is known for his contributions building the modern DC Comics animated franchise, the DC animated universe.

Known for

Film credits

2020s · 6 titles

2010s · 25 titles

Batman: The Killing Joke poster
6.6

As Batman hunts for the escaped Joker, the Clown Prince of Crime attacks the Gordon family to prove a diabolical point mirroring his own fall into madness.

Batman: The Killing Joke

2016

Justice League: Doom poster
7.4

An adaptation of Mark Waid's "Tower of Babel" story from the JLA comic. Vandal Savage steals confidential files Batman has compiled on the members of the Justice League, and learns all their weaknesses.

Justice League: Doom

2012

Batman: Under the Red Hood poster
7.8

One part vigilante, one part criminal kingpin, Red Hood begins cleaning up Gotham with the efficiency of Batman, but without following the same ethical code.

Batman: Under the Red Hood

2010

Batman: Year One poster
7.3

A wealthy playboy named Bruce Wayne and a Chicago cop named Jim Gordon both return to Gotham City where their lives unexpectedly intersect.

Batman: Year One

2011

Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths poster
7.3

A heroic version of Lex Luthor from an alternate universe appears to recruit the Justice League to help save his Earth from the Crime Syndicate, an evil version of the League. What ensues is the ultimate battle of good versus evil in a war that threatens both planets and, through a devious plan launched by Batman's counterpart Owlman, puts the balance of all existence in peril.

Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths

2010

Batman and Harley Quinn poster
6.2

Batman and Nightwing are forced to team with the Joker's sometimes-girlfriend Harley Quinn to stop a global threat brought about by Poison Ivy and Jason Woodrue, the Floronic Man.

Batman and Harley Quinn

2017

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 poster
7.7

Batman has not been seen for ten years. A new breed of criminal ravages Gotham City, forcing 55-year-old Bruce Wayne back into the cape and cowl. But, does he still have what it takes to fight crime in a new era?

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1

2012

Green Lantern: Emerald Knights poster
6.7

As the home planet of the Green Lantern Corps faces a battle with an ancient enemy, Hal Jordan prepares new recruit Arisia for the coming conflict by relating stories of the first Green Lantern and several of Hal's comrades.

Green Lantern: Emerald Knights

2011

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 poster
7.9

Batman has stopped the reign of terror that The Mutants had cast upon his city. Now an old foe wants a reunion and the government wants The Man of Steel to put a stop to Batman.

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2

2013

Superman vs. The Elite poster
6.9

The Man of Steel finds himself outshone by a new team of ruthless superheroes who hold his idealism in contempt.

Superman vs. The Elite

2012

Justice League: Gods and Monsters poster
7.1

In an alternate universe, very different versions of DC's Trinity fight against the government after they are framed for an embassy bombing.

Justice League: Gods and Monsters

2015

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns poster
8.1

Batman has not been seen for ten years. A new breed of criminal ravages Gotham City, forcing fifty-five-year-old Bruce Wayne back into the cape and cowl, but does he still have what it takes to fight crime in a new era?

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns

2013

Justice League vs. the Fatal Five poster
6.7

The Justice League faces a powerful new threat — the Fatal Five! Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman seek answers as the time-traveling trio of Mano, Persuader and Tharok terrorize Metropolis in search of budding Green Lantern, Jessica Cruz. With her unwilling help, they aim to free remaining Fatal Five members Emerald Empress and Validus to carry out their sinister plan. But the Justice League has also discovered an ally from another time in the peculiar Star Boy — brimming with volatile power, could he be the key to thwarting the Fatal Five? An epic battle against ultimate evil awaits!

Justice League vs. the Fatal Five

2019

Batman: Gotham by Gaslight poster
6.7

In an alternative Victorian Age Gotham City, Batman begins his war on crime while he investigates a new series of murders by Jack the Ripper.

Batman: Gotham by Gaslight

2018

Knight Immortal poster
9.0

A visual and visceral celebration of the Dark Knight’s 80 years of crime fighting, narrated by storytellers of the past, present, and future.

Knight Immortal

2019

Batman: Strange Days poster
7.0

A lost tale from Batman's past, the Dark Knight tracks a strange giant to the mysterious lair of Hugo Strange.

Batman: Strange Days

2014

Masterpiece: Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns poster
4.5

This is the master-crafted work of the legendary writer and artist Frank Miller. The film encapsulates, and celebrates the stunning achievement of Batman: the Dark Knight Returns, galvanizing the reason why this story ushered in the modern take of the dark and brooding protector of Gotham. This is the journey of Frank Miller, seeking the freedom that some authors only dream of in a lifetime. Narrated by Malcolm McDowell.

Masterpiece: Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns

2013

Heart of Batman poster
7.9

In the early 1990s, a rare gathering of talent defined Batman for a generation. Twenty-five years later, "Batman: The Animated Series" continues to inspire fans and myth-makers all over the world. This is an in-depth look at the storytellers behind the series.

Heart of Batman

2018

Superman vs. Batman: When Heroes Collide poster
6.2

A short documentary feature outlining the climactic battle scene in Warner Brothers Animation's The Dark Knight Rises Part 2.

Superman vs. Batman: When Heroes Collide

2013

A First Look at Batman: Under the Red Hood poster
3.2

A first look at the DC Universe Animated feature Batman: Under the Red Hood.

A First Look at Batman: Under the Red Hood

2010

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NR

Friends and colleagues look back at the career and legacy of legendary comic book and TV writer and producer Dwayne McDuffie

A League of One: The Dwayne McDuffie Story

2012

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NR

Many of Batman Beyond's core production team and actors gather for an enthralling round-table discussion of the evolution and execution of the animate series. Join producers Bruce Timm and Glenn Murakami, casting/dialogue director Andrea Romano, director James Tucker, writers Bob Goodman and Stan Berkowitz, and stars Kevin Conroy and Will Friedle as they take a wildly entertaining trip down memory lane.

Nostalgic Tomorrow: A Batman Gathering

2019

Breaking the Mold: The Re-Making of Mighty Mouse poster
6.0

Documentary about Mighty Mouse: The New Adventures.

Breaking the Mold: The Re-Making of Mighty Mouse

2010

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NR

Documentary short featuring actor Loren Lester relating his experience doing the voice of Dick Grayson and his alter egos.

Loren Lester: In His Own Voice

2017

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NR

Documentary short about the creation and enduring legacy of Harley Quinn in animation, comics, and live action

The Harley Effect

2017

2000s · 10 titles

Green Lantern: First Flight poster
6.9

Test pilot Hal Jordan finds himself recruited as the newest member of the intergalactic police force, The Green Lantern Corps.

Green Lantern: First Flight

2009

Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker poster
7.3

The Joker is back with a vengeance, and Neo-Gotham's Dark Knight, Terry McGinnis, needs answers as he stands alone to face the old Gotham's most infamous Clown Prince of Crime.

Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker

2000

Wonder Woman poster
7.2

On the mystical island of Themyscira, a proud and fierce warrior race of Amazons have raised a daughter of untold beauty, grace and strength: Princess Diana. When an Army fighter pilot, Steve Trevor, crash-lands on the island, the rebellious and headstrong Diana defies Amazonian law by accompanying Trevor back to civilization.

Wonder Woman

2009

Superman/Batman: Public Enemies poster
7.1

United States President Lex Luthor uses the oncoming trajectory of a Kryptonite meteor to frame Superman and declare a $1 billion bounty on the heads of the Man of Steel and his ‘partner in crime’, Batman. Heroes and villains alike launch a relentless pursuit of Superman and Batman, who must unite—and recruit help—to try and stave off the action-packed onslaught, stop the meteor Luthors plot.

Superman/Batman: Public Enemies

2009

Jack Kirby: Story Teller poster
6.5

A documentary on the life of Jack Kirby, co-creator of Captain America, The Fantastic Four, Iron Man, Thor, The Avengers, The Hulk, The X-Men and the New Gods, among other classic comic book superheroes.

Jack Kirby: Story Teller

2007

Making of 'Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker' poster
NR

A behind the scenes featurette on the making of Batman Beyond Return of the Joker

Making of 'Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker'

2000

Batman: The Legacy Continues poster
8.0

The making of the series that changed the shape of Television animation forever, as well as the original DC mythos.... "BATMAN: The Animated Series"

Batman: The Legacy Continues

2004

No artwork available
8.0

Hero Video Productions presents a 2-hour DVD packed with interviews with some of the greatest names in comics! Bruce Timm, Greg Rucka, Jimmy Palmiotti, Howard Chaykin, Geoff Johns, Steve Englehart, Trina Robbins, Adam Hughes, and Arnold Drake discuss their work in intimate interviews that reveal the craft and inspiration behind their greatest work. These superstars talk in-depth about their experiences in the industry and how they approach their art. The answers are humorous, insightful, reflective, and instructive, and anyone interested in the creative life will find inspiration in this video. As a special bonus, viewers get to visit Englehart in his studio as he scripts the long-awaited follow-up to his classic run on "Batman". This exciting DVD is from the team behind the highly acclaimed "Terry Moore: Paradise Found" DVD. A must have for any comic fan's shelf!

Telling Stories: The Comic Book Creators

2005

Simplicity: The Life and Art of Alex Toth poster
NR

Documentary about a legend in the field of comics and animation, Alex Toth.

Simplicity: The Life and Art of Alex Toth

2007

Dinner with DCU and Special Guest Star Kevin Conroy poster
NR

A round table discussion with Bruce Timm, Andrea Romano, Kevin Conroy, and Gregory Noveck about making the DC Animated shows and movies.

Dinner with DCU and Special Guest Star Kevin Conroy

2009

Series credits

Batman: The Animated Series poster
8.6

Vowing to avenge the murder of his parents, Bruce Wayne devotes his life to wiping out crime in Gotham City as the masked vigilante "Batman".

Batman: The Animated Series

1992

Batman: The Animated Series poster
8.6

Vowing to avenge the murder of his parents, Bruce Wayne devotes his life to wiping out crime in Gotham City as the masked vigilante "Batman".

Batman: The Animated Series

1992

Batman Beyond poster
8.2

As new villains overrun Gotham City of the future, the aging Bruce Wayne hangs up the cape of the once invincible Batman. But when troubled teenager Terry McGinnis stumbles upon the Dark Knight's secret, a new alliance is forged. And a triumphant new Batman is born.

Batman Beyond

1999

Batman Beyond poster
8.2

As new villains overrun Gotham City of the future, the aging Bruce Wayne hangs up the cape of the once invincible Batman. But when troubled teenager Terry McGinnis stumbles upon the Dark Knight's secret, a new alliance is forged. And a triumphant new Batman is born.

Batman Beyond

1999

Batman Beyond poster
8.2

As new villains overrun Gotham City of the future, the aging Bruce Wayne hangs up the cape of the once invincible Batman. But when troubled teenager Terry McGinnis stumbles upon the Dark Knight's secret, a new alliance is forged. And a triumphant new Batman is born.

Batman Beyond

1999

Justice League Unlimited poster
8.3

The galaxy's most powerful superheroes return to battle the allied villains and criminal plots that endanger the universe.

Justice League Unlimited

2004

Justice League Unlimited poster
8.3

The galaxy's most powerful superheroes return to battle the allied villains and criminal plots that endanger the universe.

Justice League Unlimited

2004

Justice League poster
8.2

The long-awaited rebirth of the greatest superhero team of all time: Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Hawkgirl, Green Lantern, and Martian Manhunter.

Justice League

2001

Behind the camera

Batman: Mask of the Phantasm poster
7.5

Andrea Beaumont leaves her father to return to Gotham, rekindling an old romance with Bruce Wayne. At the same time, a mysterious figure begins to hunt down Gotham's criminals, wrongly implicating Batman in the murders. Now on the run from the law, Batman must find and stop the culprit, while also navigating his relationship with Andrea.

Batman: Mask of the Phantasm

1993

Batman: Under the Red Hood poster
7.8

One part vigilante, one part criminal kingpin, Red Hood begins cleaning up Gotham with the efficiency of Batman, but without following the same ethical code.

Batman: Under the Red Hood

2010

Green Lantern: First Flight poster
6.9

Test pilot Hal Jordan finds himself recruited as the newest member of the intergalactic police force, The Green Lantern Corps.

Green Lantern: First Flight

2009

Batman and Harley Quinn poster
6.2

Batman and Nightwing are forced to team with the Joker's sometimes-girlfriend Harley Quinn to stop a global threat brought about by Poison Ivy and Jason Woodrue, the Floronic Man.

Batman and Harley Quinn

2017

Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker poster
7.3

The Joker is back with a vengeance, and Neo-Gotham's Dark Knight, Terry McGinnis, needs answers as he stands alone to face the old Gotham's most infamous Clown Prince of Crime.

Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker

2000

Wonder Woman poster
7.2

On the mystical island of Themyscira, a proud and fierce warrior race of Amazons have raised a daughter of untold beauty, grace and strength: Princess Diana. When an Army fighter pilot, Steve Trevor, crash-lands on the island, the rebellious and headstrong Diana defies Amazonian law by accompanying Trevor back to civilization.

Wonder Woman

2009

Superman: Doomsday poster
6.7

When LexCorp accidentally unleashes a murderous creature, Superman meets his greatest challenge as a champion. Based on the "The Death of Superman" storyline that appeared in DC Comics' publications in the 1990s.

Superman: Doomsday

2007

Superman: Doomsday poster
6.7

When LexCorp accidentally unleashes a murderous creature, Superman meets his greatest challenge as a champion. Based on the "The Death of Superman" storyline that appeared in DC Comics' publications in the 1990s.

Superman: Doomsday

2007

All Star Superman poster
6.9

Lex Luthor enacts his plan to rid the world of Superman, once and for all. Succeeding with solar radiation poisoning, the Man of Steel is slowly dying. With what little times remains, the Last Son of Krypton must confront the revealing of his secret identity to Lois Lane and face Luthor in a final battle.

All Star Superman

2011

Batman Beyond: The Movie poster
7.2

Fuelled by remorse and vengeance, a high schooler named Terry McGinnis becomes the new Batman as he fights crime in the futuristic Neo-Gotham City.

Batman Beyond: The Movie

1999

Superman: The Last Son of Krypton poster
7.1

Clark Kent, the last survivor of the dead planet Krypton, uses his amazing powers to defend people of his adopted world, Earth, and become Superman.

Superman: The Last Son of Krypton

1996

Superman: The Last Son of Krypton poster
7.1

Clark Kent, the last survivor of the dead planet Krypton, uses his amazing powers to defend people of his adopted world, Earth, and become Superman.

Superman: The Last Son of Krypton

1996

The Batman/Superman Movie: World's Finest poster
7.4

As the Joker visits Metropolis with a plan to kill Superman for Lex Luthor, Batman pursues the clown to Superman's turf.

The Batman/Superman Movie: World's Finest

1997

Batman: Strange Days poster
7.0

A lost tale from Batman's past, the Dark Knight tracks a strange giant to the mysterious lair of Hugo Strange.

Batman: Strange Days

2014

Batman: Strange Days poster
7.0

A lost tale from Batman's past, the Dark Knight tracks a strange giant to the mysterious lair of Hugo Strange.

Batman: Strange Days

2014

Batman: Strange Days poster
7.0

A lost tale from Batman's past, the Dark Knight tracks a strange giant to the mysterious lair of Hugo Strange.

Batman: Strange Days

2014

DC Showcase: Sgt. Rock poster
6.5

Just after recovering from losing his entire unit in battle, Sgt. Rock leads a special army of commandos against a Nazi secret research base.

DC Showcase: Sgt. Rock

2019

Batman Beyond poster
6.9

This short celebrating 75 years of Batman from artist Darwyn Cooke returns fans to the world of Batman Beyond as Terry McGinnis' futuristic Dark Knight faces his most formidable foe of all - himself.

Batman Beyond

2014

DC Showcase: The Phantom Stranger poster
6.7

Jess joins her friends at a party in a dilapidated mansion hosted by the mysterious Seth. When odd things begin to happen to Jess and her friends, the Phantom Stranger intervenes to save her from a dreary fate.

DC Showcase: The Phantom Stranger

2020

Superman 75 poster
7.6

An animated short about the 75 years of Superman.

Superman 75

2013

Superman 75 poster
7.6

An animated short about the 75 years of Superman.

Superman 75

2013

Batman Beyond: School Days and Spellbound poster
6.0

As Terry takes up the mantle of the Dark Knight, he finds the pressure of High School just as demanding.Terry confronts the evil of the hypnotic Spellbinder.

Batman Beyond: School Days and Spellbound

2004

Batman: The Animated Series - The Legend Begins poster
7.8

In the original five episodes of the Emmy-winning Batman: The Animated Series, Batman must battle The Joker, The Scarecrow, Poison Ivy and more to protect Gotham City.

Batman: The Animated Series - The Legend Begins

2002

Batman Beyond: Tech Wars and Disappearing Inque poster
7.4

Batman Beyond: Disappearing Inque - The Gotham nights give birth to a brand-new super villain. She is deadly, shape-shifting industrial saboteur named Inque. Black Out - When Terry faces Inque for the first time, he finds that he still has a lot to learn about becoming Batman. Disappearing Inque - With the help of an infatuated lab worker, Inque escapes her frozen imprisonment and devises a plan to destroy Batman and Bruce Wayne. Shriek - When Bruce Wayne challenges Derek Powers's control of Wayne/Powers Industries, Powers orders an employee who has discovered sound can be a weapon, to become Shriek and eliminate Wayne.

Batman Beyond: Tech Wars and Disappearing Inque

1999