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    Maurice Sendak

    1928-06-10 (96 years old) in 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.

    Movies

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    Story & Pictures By
    0 %|Oct 7, 2023
    Family, Documentary
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    Where the Wild Things Are... and other Maurice Sendak Stories
    67 %|Jan 1, 2001
    Animation, Family, Fantasy
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    The World of Jim Henson
    73 %|Nov 23, 1994
    Documentary
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    Getting to Know Maurice Sendak
    0 %|Jan 1, 1985
    Documentary
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    Really Rosie
    78 %|Feb 19, 1975
    Animation, Family, Fantasy, Music
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    Galaxie
    0 %|Sep 3, 1966
    Documentary

    Series

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    Great Performances
    49 %|Jan 28, 1971
    Comedy, Documentary, Drama