Maxwell Atoms

Maxwell Atoms

Maxwell Atoms (born January 21, 1974) is an American animator, writer, and voice actor. He is best known for creating the animated television series The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy and Evil Con Carne.

Early Life

Maxwell Atoms was born Adam Maxwell Burton in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He developed an interest in animation and storytelling at a young age. Atoms attended the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, where he studied animation.

Career

Early Work

After graduating, Atoms moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in animation. He began working at Hanna-Barbera, where he contributed to various projects. His early work included storyboarding for the series Cow and Chicken and I Am Weasel.

The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy

In 2000, Atoms created The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy, which premiered on Cartoon Network. The show follows two children, Billy and Mandy, who befriend the Grim Reaper. The series was well-received and ran for six seasons, earning a Primetime Emmy Award.

Evil Con Carne

Atoms also created Evil Con Carne, which aired alongside The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy as part of the show Grim & Evil. Evil Con Carne follows the misadventures of a disembodied brain and stomach who seek world domination. Although it was less successful than Billy & Mandy, it developed a cult following.

Later Work

After the success of his earlier series, Atoms continued to work in animation. He contributed to shows such as Fish Hooks and Bunnicula. In addition to his work in television, Atoms has also been involved in various independent animation projects.

Personal Life

Maxwell Atoms is known for his distinctive dark humor and unique animation style. He continues to be an influential figure in the animation industry.

Filmography

• Cow and Chicken (Storyboard Artist)
• I Am Weasel (Storyboard Artist)
• The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy (Creator, Writer, Voice Actor)
• Evil Con Carne (Creator, Writer, Voice Actor)
• Fish Hooks (Writer)
• Bunnicula (Writer)

Awards and Nominations

• Primetime Emmy Award for The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy

See Also

• Cartoon Network
• Hanna-Barbera
• List of animated television series