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.
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Known For
Filmography
Acting Credits (13)
Story & Pictures By
Self (archive footage)
2023
Far Out Isn't Far Enough: The Tomi Ungerer Story
Himself
2012
Tell Them Anything You Want: A Portrait of Maurice Sendak
Himself
2009
Angels in America
Rabbi on Bench #2 (uncredited)
2003
Where the Wild Things Are... and other Maurice Sendak Stories
2001
