Maurice Sendak (1928–2012)


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Maurice Sendak was born on June 10, 1928 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA as Maurice Bernard Sendak. He was a writer and producer, known for Where the Wild Things Are (2009), Little Bear (1995) and Where the Wild Things Are (1975). He died on May 8, 2012 in Danbury, Connecticut, USA. See full bio »

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(age 83) in Danbury, Connecticut, USA

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Known For

Little Bear Writer
(1995-2003)
Really Rosie Writer
(1975)

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 2010 Higglety Pigglety Pop! or There Must Be More to Life (Video short) (book "Higglety Pigglety Pop! or There Must Be More to Life")
 2000-2003 Seven Little Monsters (TV Series) (based on the book by - 49 episodes)
- The Big Store (2003) ... (based on the book by)
- A Five-y Tale (2003) ... (based on the book by)
- The Bad Hop (2003) ... (based on the book by)
- The Monster Trash (2003) ... (based on the book by)
- A Pony Tale (2003) ... (based on the book by)
 2001 The Little Bear Movie (characters)
 1987 In the Night Kitchen (Short) (from the book by)
 1986 Nutcracker (conceived by)
 1985 Higglety Pigglety Pop! (TV Movie) (libretto)
 1984 Where the Wild Things Are (TV Movie) (libretto)
 1977 Simple Gifts (TV Movie) (segment "Prologue")
 1975 Where the Wild Things Are (Short) (book)
 1975 Chicken Soup with Rice (Video short) (story by)
 1975 Really Rosie (TV Movie) (story)
 1974 2nd House (TV Series) (translator: The Juniper Tree - 1 episode)
- The Juniper Tree (1974) ... (translator: The Juniper Tree)
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Other Works:

Book (illustrator only): "Let's Be Enemies" (J. Udry) See more »

Publicity Listings:

2 Biographical Movies | 1 Interview | 6 Articles | See more »
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Personal Quote:

I think Disney is terrible for young children. See more »

Trivia:

Was awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at the 1998 commencement ceremonies for his services to children's literature. See more »

Trademark:

His works frequently depict a child entering an imaginative or dream related world or setting.

Nickname:

The Picasso of Children's Books

Star Sign:

Gemini

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