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Maurice Sendak

Maurice Sendak

Birthday: 1928-06-10 | 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.

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

2023
Story & Pictures By

as    Self (archive footage)

1994
The World of Jim Henson

as    Self

1986
Sendak

as    Self

1985
1975
Really Rosie

as    Jenny's Bark