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Maurice Sendak

Maurice Sendak

ActorWriterProducerCostume & Make-UpArt Jun 10 (died age 83) Brooklyn, New York United States 1962–2023 (61 year career)
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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
Film

Where the Wild Things Are

Book
Little Bear
Film

Little Bear

Book
Nutcracker: The Motion Picture
Film

Nutcracker: The Motion Picture

Costume Design
The Little Bear Movie
Film

The Little Bear Movie

Book
Tell Them Anything You Want: A Portrait of Maurice Sendak
Film

Tell Them Anything You Want: A Portrait of Maurice Sendak

Himself
Seven Little Monsters
Film

Seven Little Monsters

Executive Producer
Far Out Isn't Far Enough: The Tomi Ungerer Story
Film

Far Out Isn't Far Enough: The Tomi Ungerer Story

Himself
Where the Wild Things Are
Film

Where the Wild Things Are

Book

Filmography

Crew (34)

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