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.
Acting
TV
Angels in America
as Rabbi on Bench #2 (uncredited)
2003
TV
Great Performances
as Self
1971
Movie
Far Out Isn't Far Enough: The Tomi Ungerer Story
as Himself
2012
Movie
Tell Them Anything You Want: A Portrait of Maurice Sendak
as Himself
2009
Movie
The World of Jim Henson
as Self
1994
Movie
Really Rosie
as Jenny's Bark
1975
Movie
Where the Wild Things Are... and other Maurice Sendak Stories
2001
Movie
Galaxie
as Self
1966
Movie
Story & Pictures By
as Self (archive footage)
2023
Movie
Getting to Know Maurice Sendak
as Self
1985
Movie
Sendak
as Self
1986
Movie
Alligators All Around
as Jenny's Bark
1962
Movie
The Secret World of the Very Young
as Self
1984
Crew
Movie
Where the Wild Things Are
Producer
2009
TV
Little Bear
Story Editor
1995
Movie
Nutcracker: The Motion Picture
Production Design
1986
Movie
The Little Bear Movie
Executive Producer
2001
Movie
Where the Wild Things Are
Book
1975
TV
Seven Little Monsters
Executive Producer
2000
Movie
Really Rosie
Art Direction
1975
Movie
Higglety Pigglety Pop! or There Must Be More to Life
Executive Producer
2010
TV
George and Martha
Executive Producer
1999
Movie
In The Night Kitchen
Author
1987
Movie
Where the Wild Things Are... and other Maurice Sendak Stories
Writer
2001
Movie
Simple Gifts
Writer
1977