Maurice Sendak
Writing
1928-06-10 · 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(13)
movieStory & Pictures By
as Self (archive footage) · 2023 · 0.0
movieFar Out Isn't Far Enough: The Tomi Ungerer Story
as Himself · 2012 · 7.3
movieTell Them Anything You Want: A Portrait of Maurice Sendak
as Himself · 2009 · 8.0
tvAngels in America
as Rabbi on Bench #2 (uncredited) · 2003 · 7.6
movieWhere the Wild Things Are... and other Maurice Sendak Stories
as · 2001 · 6.7
movieThe World of Jim Henson
as Self · 1994 · 7.4
movieSendak
as Self · 1986 · 0.0
movieGetting to Know Maurice Sendak
as Self · 1985 · 0.0
movieThe Secret World of the Very Young
as Self · 1984 · 0.0
movieReally Rosie
as Jenny's Bark · 1975 · 8.0
tvGreat Performances
as Self · 1971 · 6.1
movieGalaxie
as Self · 1966 · 10.0
movieAlligators All Around
as Jenny's Bark · 1962 · 0.0