Michael Sporn

Michael Sporn

Born

April 23, 1946

Died

January 19, 2014 (67 years old)

Known For

Directing

Place of Birth

New York City, New York, USA

Michael Sporn was an American animator who founded his New York City-based company, Michael Sporn Animation in 1980, and produced and directed numerous animated TV specials and short spots. Sporn was nominated for an Oscar in 1984 and an Emmy in 1988 for adaptations of two books by William Steig.