Maurice Sendak

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

Great Performances

as Self

Far Out Isn't Far Enough: The Tomi Ungerer Story

as Himself

Tell Them Anything You Want: A Portrait of Maurice Sendak

as Himself

The World of Jim Henson

as Self

Really Rosie

as Jenny's Bark

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

Galaxie

as Self

Story & Pictures By

as Self (archive footage)

Getting to Know Maurice Sendak

as Self