
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.

The World of Jim Henson
1994 · as Self

The Secret World of the Very Young
1984 · as Self

Sendak
1986 · as Self

Story & Pictures By
2023 · as Self (archive footage)

Really Rosie
1975 · as Jenny's Bark

Galaxie
1966 · as Self

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

Alligators All Around
1962 · as Jenny's Bark

Tell Them Anything You Want: A Portrait of Maurice Sendak
2009 · as Himself

Far Out Isn't Far Enough: The Tomi Ungerer Story
2012 · as Himself

Getting to Know Maurice Sendak
1985 · as Self