Maurice Sendak

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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Angels in America (2003) — Rabbi on Bench #2 (uncredited)
2. Great Performances (1971) — Self
3. Far Out Isn't Far Enough: The Tomi Ungerer Story (2012) — Himself
4. Tell Them Anything You Want: A Portrait of Maurice Sendak (2009) — Himself
5. The World of Jim Henson (1994) — Self
6. Really Rosie (1975) — Jenny's Bark
7. Where the Wild Things Are... and other Maurice Sendak Stories (2001)
8. Galaxie (1966) — Self
9. Story & Pictures By (2023) — Self (archive footage)
10. Getting to Know Maurice Sendak (1985) — Self
11. Sendak (1986) — Self
12. Alligators All Around (1962) — Jenny's Bark
13. The Secret World of the Very Young (1984) — Self

Directed

1. Really Rosie (1975) — Director
2. Alligators All Around (1962) — Director