Peter Hastings

Biography

Peter Hastings (born January 9, 1960) is an American writer, director and producer who has worked in animation and live action. He studied music at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, and is known for directing the films The Country Bears and Dog Man.

Career Overview

Peter Hastings has 36 screen credits in a career dating back to 1990. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Captain Underpants Films with 3 titles. Signature works include Dog Man, Pinky and the Brain: A Pinky and the Brain Christmas, Tiny Toon Spring Break. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For: Writing
Gender: male
Known Credits: 36
Birth Date: 1960-01-09 00:00:00
Birth Place: Haverford, Pennsylvania, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

Captain Underpants Films (3 titles)
Tiny Toon Adventures Collection (2 titles)
How to Train Your Dragon (1 titles)
Frau Wirtin Filmreihe (1 titles)
Lord of War Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

Rob Paulsen (3 collaborations)
Maurice LaMarche (3 collaborations)
Jeff Bennett (3 collaborations)
Tress MacNeille (3 collaborations)
Frank Welker (3 collaborations)
John Kassir (2 collaborations)
Joe Alaskey (2 collaborations)
Cree Summer (2 collaborations)
Don Messick (2 collaborations)
Gail Matthius (2 collaborations)

Credits

actors (8 credits)
- Untitled Dog Man Sequel
  Dog Man (voice)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2026
- Dog Man
  Dog Man / Officer Knight / Harold's House (voice)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2025
- Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight
  
  - The English Opening (2023) ... Knight 2 / Knight 4 / Chess Player (voice) actor actors
  
  - A Family Friend (2023) ... Additional Voices (voice) actor actors
  
  - Baddie Issues (2023) ... Additional Voices (voice) actor actors
  
  - The Trial of Mr. Ping (2023) ... Additional Voices (voice) actor actors
  
  - Epic Lunar New Year (2023) ... Additional Voices (voice) actor actors
  
  2022
- Captain Underpants Mega Blissmas
  Comic Narrator (voice)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2020
- Captain Underpants Epic Choice-o-Rama
  Comic Narrator / Marlin (voice)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2020
- The Spooky Tale of Captain Underpants Hack-a-ween
  Comic Narrator (voice)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2019
- I Know That Voice
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2014
- Animaniacs
  
  - Yes, Always (1994) ... Writer (voice) actor actors
  
  1993
crew (2 credits)
- Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie
  
  thanks
  
  crew
  
  2025
- How to Train Your Dragon
  
  thanks
  
  crew
  
  2010
writing (11 credits)
- Dog Man
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2025
- Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight
  
  - A Cause for the Paws (2022) ... writer writing
  
  2022
- Captain Underpants Epic Choice-o-Rama
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2020
- Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness
  
  - Enter the Dragon (2) (2012) ... writer writing
  
  - Scorpion's Sting (2011) ... writer writing
  
  2011
- Pinky and the Brain: A Pinky and the Brain Christmas
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1996
- Tiny Toon Night Ghoulery
  
  story editor
  
  writing
  
  1995
- Pinky and the Brain
  
  - You'll Never Eat Food Pellets In This Town Again (1998) ... story writing
  
  - The Visit (1996) ... writer writing
  
  - Fly (1996) ... writer writing
  
  - Snowball (1996) ... writer writing
  
  - A Pinky and the Brain Christmas (1995) ... writer writing
  
  1995
- Tiny Toon Spring Break
  
  story editor
  
  writing
  
  1994
- Animaniacs
  
  - Lookit The Fuzzy Heads (1994) ... writer writing
  
  - Brain Meets Brawn (1994) ... writer writing
  
  - Fair Game (1993) ... writer writing
  
  - The Good, The Boo And The Ugly (1993) ... writer writing
  
  - No Pain, No Painting (1993) ... writer writing
  
  1993
- Darkwing Duck
  
  - The Merchant of Menace (1991) ... writer writing
  
  1991
- Tiny Toon Adventures
  
  - Weekday Afternoon Live (1992) ... writer writing
  
  - Sports Shorts (1992) ... writer writing
  
  - Toon TV (1992) ... writer writing
  
  - Buster's Directorial Debut (1992) ... writer writing
  
  - Toons Take Over (1992) ... writer writing
  
  1990
directing (3 credits)
- Dog Man
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2025
- Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  - Emperors Rule (2) (2016) ... director directing
  
  - Emperors Rule (1) (2016) ... director directing
  
  - Face Full of Fear (2016) ... director directing
  
  - See No Weevil (2016) ... director directing
  
  - The First Five (2016) ... director directing
  
  2011
- The Country Bears
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2002
production (10 credits)
- Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  - The Dragon Knights (2) (2023) ... executive producer production
  
  - The Dragon Knights (1) (2023) ... executive producer production
  
  - The Beginning of the End (2023) ... executive producer production
  
  - A Teacup Filled with the Self (2023) ... executive producer production
  
  - The Last Dumont (2023) ... executive producer production
  
  2022
- Captain Underpants Mega Blissmas
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2020
- Animaniacs
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  - Everyday Safety: Giant Adirondack Chair (2023) ... producer production
  
  - Slappy's Return (2023) ... producer production
  
  - The Stickening (2023) ... producer production
  
  - Joe (2023) ... producer production
  
  - Aliens Resurrected (2023) ... producer production
  
  2020
- Captain Underpants Epic Choice-o-Rama
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2020
- The Spooky Tale of Captain Underpants Hack-a-ween
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2019
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
  
  - Showdown (2) (2013) ... executive producer production
  
  - Showdown (1) (2013) ... executive producer production
  
  - Operation: Break Out (2013) ... executive producer production
  
  - Parasitica (2013) ... executive producer production
  
  - The Pulverizer Returns! (2013) ... executive producer production
  
  2012
- Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  - Emperors Rule (2) (2016) ... executive producer production
  
  - Emperors Rule (1) (2016) ... executive producer production
  
  - Face Full of Fear (2016) ... executive producer production
  
  - See No Weevil (2016) ... executive producer production
  
  - The First Five (2016) ... executive producer production
  
  2011
- Pinky and the Brain
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  - Star Warners (1998) ... producer production
  
  - Project B.R.A.I.N. (1998) ... producer production
  
  - A Legendary Tail (1998) ... producer production
  
  - The Pinky And The Brain Reunion Special (1998) ... producer production
  
  - Hickory Dickory Bonk (1998) ... producer production
  
  1995
- Tiny Toon Night Ghoulery
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  1995
- Tiny Toon Adventures
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  - It's a Wonderful Tiny Toons Christmas Special (1992) ... producer production
  
  - Best of Buster Day (1992) ... producer production
  
  - A Cat's Eye View (1992) ... producer production
  
  - Weekday Afternoon Live (1992) ... producer production
  
  - Sports Shorts (1992) ... producer production
  
  1990
creators (1 credits)
- Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight
  
  creator
  
  creators
  
  2022
sound (1 credits)
- Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight
  
  - The Knight's Fall (2) (2022) ... main title theme composer sound
  
  - The Knight's Fall (1) (2022) ... main title theme composer sound
  
  - Slow Boat to England (2022) ... main title theme composer sound
  
  - A Thread in the Dark (2022) ... main title theme composer sound
  
  - The Last Guardian (2022) ... main title theme composer sound
  
  2022