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My Take
Maxwell Atoms, born Adam Burton, is one of those creators I genuinely admire. The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy is a small miracle of tone, smuggling pitch-black, surreal humor inside a kids' cartoon while keeping adults grinning. That tightrope walk takes real craft, and his work on Evil Con Carne and more recently Helluva Boss shows he never lost the edge. From Albuquerque to the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, he built a singular comedic voice that refuses to be cute or safe. I'm drawn to artists who trust their audience with weirdness, and Atoms has done exactly that for decades.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Maxwell Atoms
- Name (Japanese)
- マクスウェル・アトム
- Reading
- まくすうぇる・あとむ
- Born
- January 21, 1974 (age 52)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Tiger
- Origin
- Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
- Occupation
- animator / storyboard artist / screenwriter / film producer / film director
2. Background
- High school
- Air Academy High School
- University
- The University of the Arts
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy | — | |
| Notable work | Evil Con Carne | — | |
| Notable work | Helluva Boss | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Maxwell Atoms born?
Born January 21, 1974 (age 52).
Where is Maxwell Atoms from?
Maxwell Atoms is from Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States.
What does Maxwell Atoms do?
Maxwell Atoms works as animator, storyboard artist, screenwriter, film producer, film director.
What is Maxwell Atoms known for?
Notable works include The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy, Evil Con Carne, Helluva Boss.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.