Michael Sporn

Born: 1946-04-23

Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

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.

Known For

Nonsense and Lullabyes: Nursery Rhymes
The Night Before Christmas: A Mouse Tale
Goodnight Moon & Other Sleepytime Tales
Santabear's High Flying Adventure
A Doonesbury Special
White Fang
Reading to Your Bunny
The Man Who Walked Between the Towers
Simple Gifts
The Adventures of the Maltese Cat

Top Movie Credits

White Fang Director
Simple Gifts Assistant Director