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.
Wrote 15
2010s
- 2010
Higglety Pigglety Pop! or There Must Be More to Life
Author
2000s
- 2009
- 2001
Where the Wild Things Are... and other Maurice Sendak Stories
Writer
1990s
- 1997
Little Bear: Winter Tales
Writer
- 1995
- 1991
Max et les Maximonstres et autres histoires
Book
1980s
- 1987
In The Night Kitchen
Author
- 1986
Nutcracker: The Motion Picture
Storyboard
Higglety Pigglety Pop! or, There Must Be More To Life
Book
1970s
- 1977
Simple Gifts
Writer
- 1975
Where the Wild Things Are
Book
Really Rosie
Writer
1960s
- 1962
One Was Johnny
Writer
Alligators All Around
Writer
Produced 7
2010s
- 2010
Higglety Pigglety Pop! or There Must Be More to Life
Executive Producer
2000s
- 2009
- 2005
Little Bear - Little Bear's Band
Executive Producer
- 2001
- 2000
Seven Little Monsters
Executive Producer
Acted in 4
2000s
- 2003
- 2001
Where the Wild Things Are... and other Maurice Sendak Stories
Movie
1970s
- 1975
Really Rosie
Jenny's Bark
1960s
- 1962
Alligators All Around
Jenny's Bark
Art department 3
2000s
- 2009
L'Enfant et les Sortilèges
Set Designer
1980s
- 1986
Nutcracker: The Motion Picture
Production Design
1970s
- 1975
Really Rosie
Art Direction
Other crew 3
1990s
- 1999
Little Bear: Little Goblin Bear
Creator
- 1997
Little Bear: Winter Tales
Creator
Little Bear: Family Tales
Creator
Directed 2
1970s
- 1975
Really Rosie
Director
1960s
- 1962
Alligators All Around
Director
Costume and makeup 2
2000s
- 2009
L'Enfant et les Sortilèges
Costume Design
1980s
- 1986
Nutcracker: The Motion Picture
Costume Design
Created 2
2000s
- 2000
Seven Little Monsters
Creator
1990s
- 1995
Appearances9
2020s
- 2023
Story & Pictures By
Self (archive footage)
2010s
- 2012
Far Out Isn't Far Enough: The Tomi Ungerer Story
Himself
2000s
- 2009
Tell them anything you want: A portrait of Maurice Sendak
Himself
1990s
- 1994
The World of Jim Henson
Self
1980s
- 1986
Sendak
Self
- 1985
Getting to Know Maurice Sendak
Self
- 1984
The Secret World of the Very Young
Self
1970s
- 1971
1960s
- 1966
Galaxie
Self