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Maurice Sendak

Maurice Sendak

Known For Writing
Birthday Jun 10, 1928
Died May 08, 2012 (83)
Birthplace Brooklyn, New York United States
Popularity 0.4 (history)
Updated Nov 15, 2024
Entry Date Apr 25, 2024
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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 member ... s 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

Filmography

Really Rosie

Really Rosie

1975

as Jenny's Bark

In The Night Kitchen

In The Night Kitchen

1987

Author

Nutcracker: The Motion Picture

Nutcracker: The Motion Picture

1986

Production Design, Costume Design, Storyboard

Simple Gifts

Simple Gifts

1977

Writer

Really Rosie

Really Rosie

1975

Art Direction, Writer

Really Rosie

Really Rosie

1975

Director

Organization Category Movie
Television Credits

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Great Performances

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 28, 1971

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