Maurice Sendak
Writing
Born 1928-06-10 · Brooklyn, New York United States · Died 2012-05-08
Maurice Bernard Sendak (June 10, 1928 – May 8, 2012) was an American illustrator and writer of children's books. He became widely known for his book Where the Wild Things Are, first published in 1963. Born to Polish-Jewish parents, his childhood was affected by the death of many of his family members during the Holocaust. Sendak also wrote works such as In the Night Kitchen, Outside Over There, and illustrated many works by other authors including the Little Bear books by Else Holmelund Minarik.
Acting
Story & Pictures By
Self (archive footage)
Far Out Isn't Far Enough: The Tomi Ungerer Story
Himself
Tell Them Anything You Want: A Portrait of Maurice Sendak
Himself
Angels in America
Rabbi on Bench #2 (uncredited)
Where the Wild Things Are... and other Maurice Sendak Stories
The World of Jim Henson
Self
Sendak
Self
Getting to Know Maurice Sendak
Self
The Secret World of the Very Young
Self
Really Rosie
Jenny's Bark
Great Performances
Self
Galaxie
Self
Alligators All Around
Jenny's Bark
Crew
Higglety Pigglety Pop! or There Must Be More to Life
Executive Producer
Higglety Pigglety Pop! or There Must Be More to Life
Author
Where the Wild Things Are
Producer
Where the Wild Things Are
Book
L'Enfant et les Sortilèges
Costume Design
L'Enfant et les Sortilèges
Set Designer
Little Bear - Little Bear's Band
Executive Producer
The Little Bear Movie
Executive Producer
The Little Bear Movie
Book
Where the Wild Things Are... and other Maurice Sendak Stories
Writer
Seven Little Monsters
Executive Producer
Seven Little Monsters
Creator
Little Bear: Little Goblin Bear
Creator
George and Martha
Executive Producer
Little Bear: Winter Tales
Creator
Little Bear: Winter Tales
Writer
Little Bear: Family Tales
Creator
Little Bear
Story Editor
Little Bear
Executive Producer
Little Bear
Book