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,...
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,...
Known For
Where the Wild Things Are
Producer
Nutcracker: The Motion Picture
Costume Design
Cast Credits
Really Rosie
as Jenny's Bark
Alligators All Around
as Jenny's Bark
Crew Credits
Higglety Pigglety Pop! or There Must Be More to Life
Executive Producer
Where the Wild Things Are
Producer
L'Enfant et les Sortilèges
Costume Design
Little Bear - Little Bear's Band
Executive Producer
The Little Bear Movie
Executive Producer
Little Bear: Winter Tales
Creator
Little Bear: Family Tales
Creator
In The Night Kitchen
Author
Nutcracker: The Motion Picture
Costume Design
Simple Gifts
Writer
Really Rosie
Director
Alligators All Around
Director
One Was Johnny
Writer
Chicken Soup With Rice
Writer