Maurice Sendak
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- June 10, 1928 in Brooklyn, New York United States
- Died
- May 8, 2012
- Active Years
- 1962–2023 (62 Years)
- Total Credits
- 50 credits in database
Writing Born Jun 10, 1928 Died May 8, 2012 Brooklyn, New York United States 50 credits
Biography
Maurice Sendak works in writing. Born June 10, 1928 in Brooklyn, New York United States. Died May 8, 2012. Archytele tracks 50 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Story & Pictures By
Far Out Isn't Far Enough: The Tomi Ungerer Story
Higglety Pigglety Pop! or There Must Be More to Life · Executive ProducerHigglety Pigglety Pop! or There Must Be More to Life · Author
Where the Wild Things Are · ProducerWhere the Wild Things Are · BookTell them anything you want: A portrait of Maurice SendakL'Enfant et les Sortilèges · Set DesignerL'Enfant et les Sortilèges · Costume Design
Little Bear - Little Bear's Band · Executive Producer
Angels in America
The Little Bear Movie · Executive ProducerThe Little Bear Movie · BookWhere the Wild Things Are... and other Maurice Sendak StoriesWhere the Wild Things Are... and other Maurice Sendak Stories · Writer
Seven Little Monsters · Executive ProducerSeven Little Monsters · Creator
George and Martha · Executive ProducerLittle Bear: Little Goblin Bear · Creator
Little Bear: Family Tales · CreatorLittle Bear: Winter Tales · CreatorLittle Bear: Winter Tales · Writer
Little Bear · Story EditorLittle Bear · Executive ProducerLittle Bear · BookLittle Bear · Creator
The World of Jim Henson
Max et les Maximonstres et autres histoires · Book
In The Night Kitchen · Author
Nutcracker: The Motion Picture · Production DesignNutcracker: The Motion Picture · StoryboardNutcracker: The Motion Picture · Costume DesignSendakHigglety Pigglety Pop! or, There Must Be More To Life · Book
Getting to Know Maurice Sendak
The Secret World of the Very Young
Simple Gifts · Writer
Where the Wild Things Are · BookReally RosieReally Rosie · Art DirectionReally Rosie · DirectorReally Rosie · Writer
Great Performances
Galaxie
One Was Johnny · WriterAlligators All AroundAlligators All Around · WriterAlligators All Around · Director
Full Filmography
50 titles- 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
- Higglety Pigglety Pop! or There Must Be More to Life (2010) Author
- Where the Wild Things Are (2009) Producer
- Where the Wild Things Are (2009) Book
- Tell them anything you want: A portrait of Maurice Sendak (2009) as Himself
- L'Enfant et les Sortilèges (2009) Set Designer
- L'Enfant et les Sortilèges (2009) Costume Design
- Little Bear - Little Bear's Band (2005) Executive Producer
- Angels in America (2003) as Rabbi on Bench #2 (uncredited)
- The Little Bear Movie (2001) Executive Producer
- The Little Bear Movie (2001) Book
- Where the Wild Things Are... and other Maurice Sendak Stories (2001)
- Where the Wild Things Are... and other Maurice Sendak Stories (2001) Writer
- Seven Little Monsters (2000) Executive Producer
- Seven Little Monsters (2000) Creator
- George and Martha (1999) Executive Producer
- Little Bear: Little Goblin Bear (1999) Creator
- Little Bear: Family Tales (1997) Creator
- Little Bear: Winter Tales (1997) Creator
- Little Bear: Winter Tales (1997) Writer
- Little Bear (1995) Story Editor
- Little Bear (1995) Executive Producer
- Little Bear (1995) Book
- Little Bear (1995) 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
- Nutcracker: The Motion Picture (1986) Storyboard
- Nutcracker: The Motion Picture (1986) Costume Design
- Sendak (1986) as Self
- Higglety Pigglety Pop! or, There Must Be More To Life (1986) Book
- 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
- Really Rosie (1975) Art Direction
- Really Rosie (1975) Director
- Really Rosie (1975) Writer
- Great Performances (1971) as Self
- Galaxie (1966) as Self
- One Was Johnny (1962) Writer
- Alligators All Around (1962) as Jenny's Bark
- Alligators All Around (1962) Writer
- Alligators All Around (1962) Director
- Pierre: A Cautionary Tale Writer
- Chicken Soup With Rice Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Maurice Sendak best known for?
Maurice Sendak is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Magical Taluluto (1990), Magical Taluluto (1990), Where the Wild Things Are (2009), Where the Wild Things Are (2009).
When and where was Maurice Sendak born?
Maurice Sendak was born on June 10, 1928 in Brooklyn, New York United States. They passed away on May 8, 2012.
How many credits does Maurice Sendak have?
Maurice Sendak has accumulated over 50 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1962 to 2023.
What is Maurice Sendak's background in cinema and television?
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 Holocau...
Maurice Sendak by the numbers
50credits
41films
9TV series
1962–2023active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Angels in America (2003) as Rabbi on Bench #2 (uncredited) — aged about 75
- Great Performances (1971) as Self — aged about 43
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