Maurice Sendak

Maurice Sendak

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.

  • Title: Maurice Sendak
  • Popularity: 1.137
  • Known For: Writing
  • Birthday: 1928-06-10
  • Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York United States
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Maurice Sendak Movies

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

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

    7.1 2012 HD

    Far Out Isn't Far Enough: The Tomi Ungerer Story depicts one man's wild, lifelong adventure of testing societal boundaries through his use of...

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  • 1975
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    Really Rosie

    Really Rosie

    8.7 1975 HD

    Convinced of her limitless talent, charm, and ability, Rosie sweeps the neighborhood Nutshell Kids into the beam of her private spotlight as they...

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  • 1966
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    Galaxie

    Galaxie

    1 1966 HD

    In March and April of 1966, Markopoulos created this filmic portrait of writers and artists from his New York circle, including Parker Tyler, W. H....

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  • 2023
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    Story & Pictures By

    Story & Pictures By

    1 2023 HD

    Takes audiences behind the scenes of the new golden age of children’s picture books —a time when all children can see characters who look...

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  • 1985
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    Getting to Know Maurice Sendak

    Getting to Know Maurice Sendak

    1 1985 HD

    Author and artist Maurice Sendak discusses the early stages of his picture book career, specifically "Where the Wild Things Are" and "In the Night...

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

    Tell Them Anything You Want: A Portrait of Maurice Sendak

    8 2009 HD

    A loving look at one of the most cherished and controversial figures in children's literature, Maurice Sendak. In this deeply moving tribute, spend...

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  • 1994
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    The World of Jim Henson

    The World of Jim Henson

    7.3 1994 HD

    In this episode of PBS' Great Performances, the history and legacy of puppeteer Jim Henson is explored, from his six-second commercial beginnings to...

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

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

    6.7 2001 HD

    Part of the Scholastic Video Collection, "Where the Wild Things Are... and other Maurice Sendak Stories" brings 3 Maurice Sendak stories to life on...

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  • 1970
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    One Was Johnny

    One Was Johnny

    1 1970 HD

    From one to ten and back again, children have been counting along with Maurice Sendak’s One Was Johnny for over fifty years. Music written and...

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  • 1970
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    Alligators All Around

    Alligators All Around

    1 1970 HD

    From A to Zippity zound, Alligators All Around has made learning the ABCs fun for over fifty years. The combination of Maurice Sendak’s...

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  • 1970
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    Pierre: A Cautionary Tale

    Pierre: A Cautionary Tale

    1 1970 HD

    For over fifty years, children have cared about Pierre, Maurice Sendak’s story about a little boy who doesn’t care about anything. Music...

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  • 1970
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    Chicken Soup With Rice

    Chicken Soup With Rice

    1 1970 HD

    This beloved classic from Maurice Sendak has helped introduce the months and seasons to generations of children. Music written and performed by...

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  • 2001
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    Maurice Sendak's Little Bear: The Movie

    Maurice Sendak's Little Bear: The Movie

    6.4 2001 HD

    Little Bear and Father Bear go camping in the wilderness where Little Bear encounters all kinds of new sights and sounds: an eagle's flight, a wolf's...

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  • 2009
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    Where the Wild Things Are

    Where the Wild Things Are

    6.5 2009 HD

    Max imagines running away from his mom and sailing to a far-off land where large talking beasts—Ira, Carol, Douglas, the Bull, Judith and...

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  • 2009
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    Where the Wild Things Are

    Where the Wild Things Are

    6.5 2009 HD

    Max imagines running away from his mom and sailing to a far-off land where large talking beasts—Ira, Carol, Douglas, the Bull, Judith and...

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  • 1986
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    Nutcracker: The Motion Picture

    Nutcracker: The Motion Picture

    6.563 1986 HD

    In this Pacific Northwest Ballet performance, it is Christmas Eve and festivities are underway. Clara is excited when her godfather arrives with a...

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  • 1986
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    Nutcracker: The Motion Picture

    Nutcracker: The Motion Picture

    6.563 1986 HD

    In this Pacific Northwest Ballet performance, it is Christmas Eve and festivities are underway. Clara is excited when her godfather arrives with a...

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  • 1975
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    Really Rosie

    Really Rosie

    8.7 1975 HD

    Convinced of her limitless talent, charm, and ability, Rosie sweeps the neighborhood Nutshell Kids into the beam of her private spotlight as they...

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  • 1975
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    Really Rosie

    Really Rosie

    8.7 1975 HD

    Convinced of her limitless talent, charm, and ability, Rosie sweeps the neighborhood Nutshell Kids into the beam of her private spotlight as they...

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  • 1975
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    Really Rosie

    Really Rosie

    8.7 1975 HD

    Convinced of her limitless talent, charm, and ability, Rosie sweeps the neighborhood Nutshell Kids into the beam of her private spotlight as they...

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  • 1975
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    Where the Wild Things Are

    Where the Wild Things Are

    6.071 1975 HD

    A young boy named Max who, after dressing in his wolf costume, wreaks such havoc through his household that he is sent to bed without his supper....

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  • 1991
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    Max et les Maximonstres et autres histoires

    Max et les Maximonstres et autres histoires

    1 1991 HD

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  • 1977
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    Simple Gifts

    Simple Gifts

    1 1977 HD

    A collection of animated Christmas shorts: An original Maurice Sendak piece about a boy with nothing to give for Christmas -- An excerpt from the...

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  • 1986
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    Nutcracker: The Motion Picture

    Nutcracker: The Motion Picture

    6.563 1986 HD

    In this Pacific Northwest Ballet performance, it is Christmas Eve and festivities are underway. Clara is excited when her godfather arrives with a...

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  • 2010
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    Higglety Pigglety Pop! or There Must Be More to Life

    Higglety Pigglety Pop! or There Must Be More to Life

    6.7 2010 HD

    Jennie the terrier has everything a dog could ever wish for, but still feels that something is missing. She leaves home to discover what that is.

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  • 2009
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    L'Enfant et les Sortilèges

    L'Enfant et les Sortilèges

    1 2009 HD

    The 1987 Glyndebourne production of Ravel's L'enfant et les sortilèges, designed by Maurice Sendak and directed by Frank Corsaro.

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  • 2009
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    L'Enfant et les Sortilèges

    L'Enfant et les Sortilèges

    1 2009 HD

    The 1987 Glyndebourne production of Ravel's L'enfant et les sortilèges, designed by Maurice Sendak and directed by Frank Corsaro.

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  • 1986
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    Higglety Pigglety Pop! or, There Must Be More To Life

    Higglety Pigglety Pop! or, There Must Be More To Life

    1 1986 HD

    Oliver Knussen's operatic adaptation of Maurice Sendak's classic picture book. Designed by Sendak for Glyndebourne's stage.

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  • 1987
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    In The Night Kitchen

    In The Night Kitchen

    8 1987 HD

    Mickey falls through the dark into the Night Kitchen where three fat bakers are making the morning cake and so begins an intoxicating dream fantasy...

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

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

    6.7 2001 HD

    Part of the Scholastic Video Collection, "Where the Wild Things Are... and other Maurice Sendak Stories" brings 3 Maurice Sendak stories to life on...

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  • 2010
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    Higglety Pigglety Pop! or There Must Be More to Life

    Higglety Pigglety Pop! or There Must Be More to Life

    6.7 2010 HD

    Jennie the terrier has everything a dog could ever wish for, but still feels that something is missing. She leaves home to discover what that is.

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  • 1971
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    Great Performances

    Great Performances

    4.9 1971 HD

    The best in the performing arts from across America and around the world including a diverse programming portfolio of classical music, opera, popular...

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  • 1970
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    Great Performances

    Great Performances

    7 1970 HD

    George and Martha is an animated children's television show which comprises 26 episodes made in 1999. The program revolves around the lives of two...

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  • 1970
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    Great Performances

    Great Performances

    7.444 1970 HD

    Seven Little Monsters is a Canadian-Chinese children's television program. It is about a family of seven monsters and their mother.

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  • 1970
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    Great Performances

    Great Performances

    6.6 1970 HD

    Little Bear is an educational Canadian children's television series based on the Little Bear series of books which were written by Else Holmelund...

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  • 1970
    imgS5 E38

    Great Performances

    Great Performances

    6.6 1970 HD

    Little Bear is an educational Canadian children's television series based on the Little Bear series of books which were written by Else Holmelund...

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  • 1970
    imgS5 E38

    Great Performances

    Great Performances

    6.6 1970 HD

    Little Bear is an educational Canadian children's television series based on the Little Bear series of books which were written by Else Holmelund...

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  • 1970
    imgS3 E28

    Great Performances

    Great Performances

    7.444 1970 HD

    Seven Little Monsters is a Canadian-Chinese children's television program. It is about a family of seven monsters and their mother.

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  • 1970
    imgS5 E38

    Great Performances

    Great Performances

    6.6 1970 HD

    Little Bear is an educational Canadian children's television series based on the Little Bear series of books which were written by Else Holmelund...

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