Maurice Sendak
- Known for
- Writing
- Born
- June 10, 1928
- Died
- May 8, 2012
- Birthplace
- Brooklyn, New York United States
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.
Filmography
Story & Pictures By 2023
as Self (archive footage)
Far Out Isn't Far Enough: The Tomi Ungerer Story 2012
as Himself
Higglety Pigglety Pop! or There Must Be More to Life 2010
Executive Producer, Author
Where the Wild Things Are 2009
Producer, Book
Tell them anything you want: A portrait of Maurice Sendak 2009
as Himself
L'Enfant et les Sortilèges 2009
Set Designer, Costume Design
Little Bear - Little Bear's Band 2005
Executive Producer
The Little Bear Movie 2001
Executive Producer, Book
Where the Wild Things Are... and other Maurice Sendak Stories 2001
Actor, Writer
Little Bear: Little Goblin Bear 1999
Creator
Little Bear: Winter Tales 1997
Creator, Writer
Little Bear: Family Tales 1997
Creator
The World of Jim Henson 1994
as Self
Max et les Maximonstres et autres histoires 1991
Book
In The Night Kitchen 1987
Author
Nutcracker: The Motion Picture 1986
Production Design, Storyboard, Costume Design
Higglety Pigglety Pop! or, There Must Be More To Life 1986
Book
Sendak 1986
as Self
Getting to Know Maurice Sendak 1985
as Self
The Secret World of the Very Young 1984
as Self
Simple Gifts 1977
Writer
Where the Wild Things Are 1975
Book
Really Rosie 1975
as Jenny's Bark, Art Direction, Director, Writer
Galaxie 1966
as Self
One Was Johnny 1962
Writer
Alligators All Around 1962
as Jenny's Bark, Writer, Director
Credits from TMDB.