Author: Axel Young
Alternate names: Michael McDowell; Nathan Aldyne; Axel Young
Born: June 1, 1950
Died: December 27, 1999
Bio: Axel Young is a pseudonym of Michael McDowell.

Michael McEachern McDowell was an American novelist and screenwriter described by author Stephen King as "the finest writer of paperback originals in America today". His most well-known work is the screenplay for the Tim Burton film Beetlejuice.
Source: Wikipedia