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Michael Sporn

Michael Sporn

Directing
Born Apr 23, 1946 (67 years old)
Place of Birth New York City, New York, USA
Died Jan 19, 2014
Gender Male
Popularity 0.8
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Biography

Michael Sporn was an American animator who founded his New York City-based company, Michael Sporn Animation in 1980, alongside producing and directing numerous short spots alongside television specials, the majority notable for being literary adaptations. Sporn was nominated for an Oscar in 1984 and an Emmy in 1988 for adaptations of two books by William Steig.
Michael Sporn was an American animator who founded his New York City-based company, Michael Sporn Animation in 1980, alongside producing and directing numerous short spots alongside television specials, the majority notable for being literary adaptations. Sporn was nominated for an Oscar in 1984 and an Emmy in 1988 for adaptations of two books by William Steig.

Credits

Forging the Frame: The Roots of Animation, 1900-1920
Forging the Frame: The Roots of Animation, 1900-1920
2007
Himself
Forging the Frame: The Roots of Animation, 1900-1920
Jul 30, 2007
Himself
 Forging the Frame: The Roots of Animation, 1921-1930
Forging the Frame: The Roots of Animation, 1921-1930
2008
Self
Forging the Frame: The Roots of Animation, 1921-1930
Nov 3, 2008
Self
I, Crocodile
I, Crocodile
2002 7
Director
I, Crocodile
Oct 31, 2002
Director
 The Amazing Bone
The Amazing Bone
1987
Animation
The Amazing Bone
Jun 1, 1987
Animation
 Abel's Island
Abel's Island
1988 6.7
Screenplay
Abel's Island
Jun 17, 1988
Screenplay
 Abel's Island
Abel's Island
1988 6.7
Animation
Abel's Island
Jun 17, 1988
Animation
 Abel's Island
Abel's Island
1988 6.7
Producer
Abel's Island
Jun 17, 1988
Producer
 The Changing Middle East
The Changing Middle East
1975
Animation
The Changing Middle East
Jan 1, 1975
Animation
 The Red Shoes
The Red Shoes
1990 10
Director
The Red Shoes
Feb 7, 1990
Director
 Doctor De Soto
Doctor De Soto
1984 5.2
Director
Doctor De Soto
Jan 5, 1984
Director
 The Man Who Walked Between the Towers
The Man Who Walked Between the Towers
2005 7
Director
The Man Who Walked Between the Towers
Apr 23, 2005
Director
 Abel's Island
Abel's Island
1988 6.7
Director
Abel's Island
Jun 17, 1988
Director
 Monty
Monty
1992 10
Director
Monty
Jan 1, 1992
Director
 The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash
The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash
1991
Director
The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash
Jan 1, 1991
Director
 Baby's Storytime
Baby's Storytime
1989 8
Director
Baby's Storytime
Jan 1, 1989
Director
Byron B. Blackbear and the Scientific Method
1980
Screenplay
Byron B. Blackbear and the Scientific Method
Jan 1, 1980
Screenplay
 The Hunting of the Snark
The Hunting of the Snark
1989 9
Director
The Hunting of the Snark
Jan 1, 1989
Director
 Nonsense and Lullabyes: Nursery Rhymes
Nonsense and Lullabyes: Nursery Rhymes
1992 8
Director
Nonsense and Lullabyes: Nursery Rhymes
Feb 1, 1992
Director
 Nightingale
Nightingale
1992 10
Director
Nightingale
Oct 4, 1992
Director
 Nonsense and Lullabyes: Poems
Nonsense and Lullabyes: Poems
1992 8
Director
Nonsense and Lullabyes: Poems
Jun 10, 1992
Director
Byron B. Blackbear and the Scientific Method
1980
Director
Byron B. Blackbear and the Scientific Method
Jan 1, 1980
Director
 The Talking Eggs
The Talking Eggs
1993 8
Director
The Talking Eggs
Jun 1, 1993
Director
 Leo the Late Bloomer
Leo the Late Bloomer
1999 9
Director
Leo the Late Bloomer
Jun 7, 1999
Director
 Happy to Be Nappy and Other Stories of Me
Happy to Be Nappy and Other Stories of Me
2004 8
Director
Happy to Be Nappy and Other Stories of Me
Feb 24, 2004
Director
The Land of the Four Winds
1995 7
Director
The Land of the Four Winds
Jan 1, 1995
Director
 The Story of the Dancing Frog
The Story of the Dancing Frog
1989 9
Screenplay
The Story of the Dancing Frog
Oct 3, 1989
Screenplay
 The Story of the Dancing Frog
The Story of the Dancing Frog
1989 9
Producer
The Story of the Dancing Frog
Oct 3, 1989
Producer
 Lyle, Lyle Crocodile: The Musical - The House on East 88th Street
Lyle, Lyle Crocodile: The Musical - The House on East 88th Street
1987 8
Screenplay
Lyle, Lyle Crocodile: The Musical - The House on East 88th Street
Nov 18, 1987
Screenplay
 Lyle, Lyle Crocodile: The Musical - The House on East 88th Street
Lyle, Lyle Crocodile: The Musical - The House on East 88th Street
1987 8
Animation
Lyle, Lyle Crocodile: The Musical - The House on East 88th Street
Nov 18, 1987
Animation
Santabear's High Flying Adventure
1987 8
Director
Santabear's High Flying Adventure
Dec 1, 1987
Director
 The Marzipan Pig
The Marzipan Pig
1990 8.5
Producer
The Marzipan Pig
Nov 5, 1990
Producer
 The Marzipan Pig
The Marzipan Pig
1990 8.5
Director
The Marzipan Pig
Nov 5, 1990
Director
 Jazztime Tale
Jazztime Tale
1991 7
Director
Jazztime Tale
Nov 2, 1991
Director
 Jazztime Tale
Jazztime Tale
1991 7
Producer
Jazztime Tale
Nov 2, 1991
Producer
 Children's Classics - The Ten Commandments
Children's Classics - The Ten Commandments
1996 8.2
Director
Children's Classics - The Ten Commandments
Jan 1, 1996
Director
 Simple Gifts
Simple Gifts
1977 10
Assistant Director
Simple Gifts
Dec 3, 1977
Assistant Director
 Yo! Yes?
Yo! Yes?
2000
Director
Yo! Yes?
Apr 18, 2000
Director
 What's Under My Bed?
What's Under My Bed?
1989
Director
What's Under My Bed?
Jan 1, 1989
Director
 Yo! Yes?
Yo! Yes?
2000
Producer
Yo! Yes?
Apr 18, 2000
Producer
 What's Under My Bed?
What's Under My Bed?
1989
Producer
What's Under My Bed?
Jan 1, 1989
Producer
 Whitewash
Whitewash
1994 6
Producer
Whitewash
Aug 16, 1994
Producer
 Whitewash
Whitewash
1994 6
Director
Whitewash
Aug 16, 1994
Director
 Mona Mon Amour
Mona Mon Amour
2002 8
Director
Mona Mon Amour
Nov 12, 2002
Director
Why We Need Doctors: No Measles, No Mumps for Me
1981
Director
Why We Need Doctors: No Measles, No Mumps for Me
Jan 9, 1981
Director
 The Little Match Girl
The Little Match Girl
1990 7
Director
The Little Match Girl
Dec 6, 1990
Director
 The Mysterious Tadpole
The Mysterious Tadpole
1986
Director
The Mysterious Tadpole
Sep 14, 1986
Director
 Max's Christmas
Max's Christmas
1988
Director
Max's Christmas
Dec 25, 1988
Director
 Reading to Your Bunny
Reading to Your Bunny
2006
Director
Reading to Your Bunny
Jan 1, 2006
Director
 The Night Before Christmas: A Mouse Tale
The Night Before Christmas: A Mouse Tale
2002 8.5
Director
The Night Before Christmas: A Mouse Tale
Nov 8, 2002
Director
 Morris's Disappearing Bag
Morris's Disappearing Bag
1982
Director
Morris's Disappearing Bag
Dec 15, 1982
Director
 Max's Chocolate Chicken
Max's Chocolate Chicken
1991
Director
Max's Chocolate Chicken
Mar 29, 1991
Director
 Yo! Yes?
Yo! Yes?
2000
Animation
Yo! Yes?
Apr 18, 2000
Animation
 The Mysterious Tadpole
The Mysterious Tadpole
1986
Animation
The Mysterious Tadpole
Sep 14, 1986
Animation
 Children's Classics - The Ten Commandments
Children's Classics - The Ten Commandments
1996 8.2
Producer
Children's Classics - The Ten Commandments
Jan 1, 1996
Producer
 The Emperor's New Clothes
The Emperor's New Clothes
1992 7
Director
The Emperor's New Clothes
Jan 1, 1992
Director
 The Story of the Dancing Frog
The Story of the Dancing Frog
1989 9
Director
The Story of the Dancing Frog
Oct 3, 1989
Director
 The Adventures of the Maltese Cat
The Adventures of the Maltese Cat
1991
Thanks
The Adventures of the Maltese Cat
Jan 1, 1991
Thanks
 White Fang
White Fang
1997 6.7
Producer
White Fang
Jan 1, 1997
Producer
 White Fang
White Fang
1997 6.7
Director
White Fang
Jan 1, 1997
Director
 Doctor De Soto
Doctor De Soto
1984 5.2
Producer
Doctor De Soto
Jan 5, 1984
Producer
 The Amazing Bone
The Amazing Bone
1987
Director
The Amazing Bone
Jun 1, 1987
Director
 The Poky Little Puppy's First Christmas
The Poky Little Puppy's First Christmas
1992 5.7
Director
The Poky Little Puppy's First Christmas
Dec 13, 1992
Director
 Lyle, Lyle Crocodile: The Musical - The House on East 88th Street
Lyle, Lyle Crocodile: The Musical - The House on East 88th Street
1987 8
Director
Lyle, Lyle Crocodile: The Musical - The House on East 88th Street
Nov 18, 1987
Director
 Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
1990 9
Director
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
Sep 10, 1990
Director
 Champagne
Champagne
1996 9
Director
Champagne
Oct 12, 1996
Director
 Champagne
Champagne
1996 9
Animation
Champagne
Oct 12, 1996
Animation
 Champagne
Champagne
1996 9
Writer
Champagne
Oct 12, 1996
Writer
 Champagne
Champagne
1996 9
Producer
Champagne
Oct 12, 1996
Producer
 A Child's Garden of Verses
A Child's Garden of Verses
1992
Producer
A Child's Garden of Verses
Apr 3, 1992
Producer
 A Child's Garden of Verses
A Child's Garden of Verses
1992
Director
A Child's Garden of Verses
Apr 3, 1992
Director
 A Doonesbury Special
A Doonesbury Special
1978 5.6
Animation
A Doonesbury Special
May 25, 1978
Animation
 Ira Sleeps Over
Ira Sleeps Over
1991 10
Adaptation
Ira Sleeps Over
Nov 6, 1991
Adaptation
 Ira Sleeps Over
Ira Sleeps Over
1991 10
Producer
Ira Sleeps Over
Nov 6, 1991
Producer
 Earthday Birthday
Earthday Birthday
1990 9
Director
Earthday Birthday
Apr 22, 1990
Director
 Ira Sleeps Over
Ira Sleeps Over
1991 10
Director
Ira Sleeps Over
Nov 6, 1991
Director
 Earthday Birthday
Earthday Birthday
1990 9
Producer
Earthday Birthday
Apr 22, 1990
Producer
 The Red Shoes
The Red Shoes
1990 10
Producer
The Red Shoes
Feb 7, 1990
Producer
Santabear's High Flying Adventure
1987 8
Producer
Santabear's High Flying Adventure
Dec 1, 1987
Producer
 Goodnight Moon & Other Sleepytime Tales
Goodnight Moon & Other Sleepytime Tales
1999 7.3
Animation Director
Goodnight Moon & Other Sleepytime Tales
Dec 6, 1999
Animation Director
 The Country Mouse & the City Mouse: A Christmas Tale
The Country Mouse & the City Mouse: A Christmas Tale
1993 8
Director
The Country Mouse & the City Mouse: A Christmas Tale
Dec 8, 1993
Director
 Ira Sleeps Over
Ira Sleeps Over
1991 10
Animation
Ira Sleeps Over
Nov 6, 1991
Animation
 Made in China
Made in China
1985
Animation
Made in China
Jan 1, 1985
Animation
 Confessions of a Stardreamer
Confessions of a Stardreamer
1979 5
Thanks
Confessions of a Stardreamer
Jan 1, 1979
Thanks
 'Twas the Night - A Holiday Celebration
'Twas the Night - A Holiday Celebration
2004
Animation Director
'Twas the Night - A Holiday Celebration
Oct 5, 2004
Animation Director
Courage the Cowardly Dog
Courage the Cowardly Dog
1999 1 eps
Writer
Courage the Cowardly Dog
Nov 12, 1999
Writer
1 episodes

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