SpongeBob live in a pineapple with his pet snail Gary and has the job of a fry cook at Krusty Krab. As one of the younger characters on Forbes' list, he's already an expert at ringing in big bucks, earning $800 million in 2002.

SpongeBob, the movie, is also due in November 2004. From Spongebob Squarepants Burger games to crossword puzzle to calendars, SpongeBob can be found on boxer shorts lounge pants also!

Nickelodeon character SpongeBob SquarePants attends New York's Greatest Dream Halloween Event at Chelsea Piers

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