Maurice Sendak
Actor
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.
As Director
Filmography
Far Out Isn't Far Enough: The Tomi Ungerer Story
as Himself 2012
Tell Them Anything You Want: A Portrait of Maurice Sendak
as Himself 2009
The World of Jim Henson
as Self 1994
Really Rosie
as Jenny's Bark 1975
Where the Wild Things Are... and other Maurice Sendak Stories
2001
Galaxie
as Self 1966
Story & Pictures By
as Self (archive footage) 2023
Getting to Know Maurice Sendak
as Self 1985
Sendak
as Self 1986