Maurice Sendak
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.
10
Films
1
TV Shows
9
Crew Credits
Known For
11 Credits
Great Performances
as Self
1971
Sendak
as Self
1986
The World of Jim Henson
as Self
1994
Tell Them Anything You Want: A Portrait of Maurice Sendak
as Himself
2009
Story & Pictures By
as Self (archive footage)
2023
Where the Wild Things Are... and other Maurice Sendak Stories
2001
Really Rosie
as Jenny's Bark
1975
Alligators All Around
as Jenny's Bark
1962
Galaxie
as Self
1966
Far Out Isn't Far Enough: The Tomi Ungerer Story
as Himself
2012
Getting to Know Maurice Sendak
as Self
1985
Behind the Camera
9 Credits
Where the Wild Things Are
Producer
2009
Simple Gifts
Writer
1977
Where the Wild Things Are... and other Maurice Sendak Stories
Writer
2001
Really Rosie
Director, Writer
1975
Alligators All Around
Writer, Director
1962
Little Bear: Winter Tales
Writer
1997
One Was Johnny
Writer
1962
Chicken Soup With Rice
Writer
Pierre: A Cautionary Tale
Writer