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

Goodnight Moon & Other Sleepytime Tales
Nonsense and Lullabyes: Nursery Rhymes
Abel's Island
Happy to Be Nappy and Other Stories of Me
Baby's Storytime
Whitewash
The Night Before Christmas: A Mouse Tale
The Adventures of the Maltese Cat
Santabear's High Flying Adventure
White Fang

Top Movie Credits

Whitewash Director
White Fang Director