
Maurice Sendak
Born
June 10, 1928
Died
May 8, 2012 (83 years old)
Known For
Writing
Place of Birth
Brooklyn, New York United States
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

Story & Pictures By
Self (archive footage)
0.0
2023

Far Out Isn't Far Enough: The Tomi Ungerer Story
Himself
7.3
2012

Tell Them Anything You Want: A Portrait of Maurice Sendak
Himself
8.0
2009

Where the Wild Things Are... and other Maurice Sendak Stories
6.7
2001

The World of Jim Henson
Self
7.3
1994

Sendak
Self
0.0
1986

Getting to Know Maurice Sendak
Self
0.0
1985

Really Rosie
Jenny's Bark
7.8
1975

Great Performances
Self · (1 episode)
5.5
1971

Galaxie
Self
0.0
1966