Robert Boutilier (born 1971 in Halifax County) is a Canadian animator, director, writer, and storyboard artist. He is best known as the creator of Kid vs. Kat and a co-creator of The Snoopy Show. Before working in animation, he wanted to create a daily comic strip, being influenced from Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz. Boutilier went to Vancouver Film School in 1996, as well as the University of King's College. He is also an employer of DHX Media in Vancouver, British Columbia.