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Known For
Writing
Birthday
June 10, 1928
Died
May 8, 2012
Place of Birth
Brooklyn, New York United States
Maurice Sendak
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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
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Self (archive footage)
Story & Pictures By
2023
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Himself
Far Out Isn't Far Enough: The Tomi Ungerer Story
2012
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Himself
Tell Them Anything You Want: A Portrait of Maurice Sendak
2009
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Where the Wild Things Are... and other Maurice Sendak Stories
2001
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Self
The World of Jim Henson
1994
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Self
Sendak
1986
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Self
Getting to Know Maurice Sendak
1985
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Jenny's Bark
Really Rosie
1975
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Self
Great Performances
1971
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Self
Galaxie
1966
Credits
Story & Pictures By
as Self (archive footage)
2023
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Far Out Isn't Far Enough: The Tomi Ungerer Story
as Himself
2012
7.3
Tell Them Anything You Want: A Portrait of Maurice Sendak
as Himself
2009
8.0
Where the Wild Things Are... and other Maurice Sendak Stories
2001
6.7
The World of Jim Henson
as Self
1994
7.3
Sendak
as Self
1986
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Getting to Know Maurice Sendak
as Self
1985
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Really Rosie
as Jenny's Bark
1975
7.8
Great Performances
as Self
1971
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Galaxie
as Self
1966
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