Directing1946-04-23 - 2014-01-19New York City, New York, USAMale

Michael Sporn

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.

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Known For

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Forging the Frame: The Roots of Animation, 1921-1930

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Forging the Frame: The Roots of Animation, 1900-1920

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Quick Facts

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Known For Department

Directing

Born

1946-04-23

Place of Birth

New York City, New York, USA

Also Known As

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Behind the Camera

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The Red Shoes

Director

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Monty

Director

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Nightingale

Director

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Simple Gifts

Assistant Director

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Ira Sleeps Over

Adaptation

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Ira Sleeps Over

Producer

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Ira Sleeps Over

Director

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The Red Shoes

Producer

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Ira Sleeps Over

Animation

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The Hunting of the Snark

Director

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Leo the Late Bloomer

Director

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The Story of the Dancing Frog

Screenplay

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