Maurice Sendak
- Known for
- Writing
- Born
- June 10, 1928
- Died
- May 8, 2012 (aged 83)
- Birthplace
- Brooklyn, New York United States
Biography
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.
Known For
Where the Wild Things Are
Angels in America
Little Bear
Great Performances
Nutcracker: The Motion Picture
The Little Bear Movie
Where the Wild Things Are
Seven Little Monsters
Far Out Isn't Far Enough: The Tomi Ungerer Story
Tell them anything you want: A portrait of Maurice Sendak
The World of Jim Henson
Higglety Pigglety Pop! or There Must Be More to Life
Filmography
Higglety Pigglety Pop! or There Must Be More to Life
Movie · Author
Where the Wild Things Are
Movie · Book
Where the Wild Things Are... and other Maurice Sendak Stories
Movie · Writer
The Little Bear Movie
Movie · Book
Little Bear: Winter Tales
Movie · Writer
Little Bear
TV · Story Editor, Book · 1 ep
Max et les Maximonstres et autres histoires
Movie · Book
In The Night Kitchen
Movie · Author
Nutcracker: The Motion Picture
Movie · Storyboard
Higglety Pigglety Pop! or, There Must Be More To Life
Movie · Book
Simple Gifts
Movie · Writer
Really Rosie
Movie · Writer
Where the Wild Things Are
Movie · Book
Alligators All Around
Movie · Writer
One Was Johnny
Movie · Writer