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My Take
Pendleton Ward is one of the most quietly influential creators in modern animation, and I don't think casual viewers fully realize it. Adventure Time wasn't just a kids' cartoon; it cracked open what the medium could be, blending surreal humor with genuine emotional weight, and a whole generation of animators grew up on it. Then he doubled down on the strange with Bravest Warriors and the wonderfully odd Midnight Gospel. What I respect is that he kept following his own peculiar imagination rather than sanding it down for broader appeal. A CalArts-trained Texan who reshaped a medium by trusting his weirdness completely.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Pendleton Ward
- Name (Japanese)
- ペンデルトン・ウォード
- Reading
- ぺんでるとん・うぉーど
- Born
- September 23, 1982 (age 43)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Dog
- Origin
- San Antonio, Texas, United States
- Occupation
- television producer / animator / screenwriter / voice actor / storyboard artist
2. Background
- High school
- Robert E. Lee High School
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Adventure Time | — | |
| Notable work | Bravest Warriors | — | |
| Notable work | The Midnight Gospel | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Pendleton Ward born?
Born September 23, 1982 (age 43).
Where is Pendleton Ward from?
Pendleton Ward is from San Antonio, Texas, United States.
What does Pendleton Ward do?
Pendleton Ward works as television producer, animator, screenwriter, voice actor, storyboard artist.
What is Pendleton Ward known for?
Notable works include Adventure Time, Bravest Warriors, The Midnight Gospel.
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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.