Maurice Sendak
Writing·Jun 10, 1928·Brooklyn, New York United States
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NA/10 avgNo member ratings yetMaurice 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.
| Film | Credit |
|---|---|
 Where the Wild Things Are... and other Maurice Sendak Stories2001 · Actor, Writer | Actor, Writer |
 Little Bear: Winter Tales1997 · Writer | Writer |
 Simple Gifts1977 · Writer | Writer |
 Really Rosie1975 · Jenny's Bark, Director, Writer | Jenny's Bark, Director, Writer |
 Alligators All Around1962 · Jenny's Bark, Writer, Director | Jenny's Bark, Writer, Director |
 One Was Johnny1962 · Writer | Writer |
 Pierre: A Cautionary TaleWriter | Writer |
 Chicken Soup With RiceWriter | Writer |