Personal Info
Known For
Writing
Born
June 10, 1928
Died
May 8, 2012 (age 83)
Place of Birth
Brooklyn, New York United States
Maurice Sendak
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
TV
Great Performances
Self
1971
TV
Angels in America
Rabbi on Bench #2 (uncredited)
2003
Film
Sendak
Self
1986
Film
The World of Jim Henson
Self
1994
Film
Story & Pictures By
Self (archive footage)
2023
Film
Really Rosie
Jenny's Bark
1975
Film
Tell Them Anything You Want: A Portrait of Maurice Sendak
Himself
2009
Film
Where the Wild Things Are... and other Maurice Sendak Stories
2001
Film
Galaxie
Self
1966
Film
Alligators All Around
Jenny's Bark
1962
Film
The Secret World of the Very Young
Self
1984
Film
Far Out Isn't Far Enough: The Tomi Ungerer Story
Himself
2012
Film
Getting to Know Maurice Sendak
Self
1985
Filmography
2023FilmStory & Pictures Byas Self (archive footage)2012FilmFar Out Isn't Far Enough: The Tomi Ungerer Storyas Himself2009FilmTell Them Anything You Want: A Portrait of Maurice Sendakas Himself2003TVAngels in Americaas Rabbi on Bench #2 (uncredited)2001FilmWhere the Wild Things Are... and other Maurice Sendak Stories1994FilmThe World of Jim Hensonas Self1986FilmSendakas Self1985FilmGetting to Know Maurice Sendakas Self1984FilmThe Secret World of the Very Youngas Self1975FilmReally Rosieas Jenny's Bark1971TVGreat Performancesas Self1966FilmGalaxieas Self1962FilmAlligators All Aroundas Jenny's Bark