Maurice Sendak
Writing•Born June 10, 1928•Died May 8, 2012 (age 83)•Brooklyn, New York United States
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.
Known For
Great Performances
1971•TV Series•
6.1
Angels in America
2003•TV Series•
7.6
The World of Jim Henson
1994•Movie•
7.4
Galaxie
1966•Movie•
10.0
Tell Them Anything You Want: A Portrait of Maurice Sendak
2009•Movie•
8.0
Far Out Isn't Far Enough: The Tomi Ungerer Story
2012•Movie•
7.3
Really Rosie
1975•Movie•
8.0
Alligators All Around
1962•Movie
Filmography
Personal Info
DepartmentWriting
BirthdayJune 10, 1928
Day of DeathMay 8, 2012
Place of BirthBrooklyn, New York United States
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