Michael Sporn

Michael Sporn

Directing

April 23, 1946 — January 19, 2014New York City, New York, USA

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

Courage the Cowardly Dog

Courage the Cowardly Dog

1999

The Man Who Walked Between the Towers

The Man Who Walked Between the Towers

2005

Goodnight Moon & Other Sleepytime Tales

Goodnight Moon & Other Sleepytime Tales

1999

White Fang

White Fang

1997

A Doonesbury Special

A Doonesbury Special

1978

Doctor De Soto

Doctor De Soto

1984

Children's Classics - The Ten Commandments

Children's Classics - The Ten Commandments

1996

Abel's Island

Abel's Island

1988

Happy to Be Nappy and Other Stories of Me

Happy to Be Nappy and Other Stories of Me

2004

The Poky Little Puppy's First Christmas

The Poky Little Puppy's First Christmas

1992

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Reading to Your Bunny

Reading to Your Bunny

2006

Director

The Man Who Walked Between the Towers

The Man Who Walked Between the Towers

2005

Director

Happy to Be Nappy and Other Stories of Me

Happy to Be Nappy and Other Stories of Me

2004

Director

Mona Mon Amour

Mona Mon Amour

2002

Director

The Night Before Christmas: A Mouse Tale

The Night Before Christmas: A Mouse Tale

2002

Director

I, Crocodile

I, Crocodile

2002

Director

Yo! Yes?

Yo! Yes?

2000

Director

Leo the Late Bloomer

Leo the Late Bloomer

1999

Director

White Fang

White Fang

1997

Director

Champagne

Champagne

1996

Director

Children's Classics - The Ten Commandments

Children's Classics - The Ten Commandments

1996

Director

The Land of the Four Winds

The Land of the Four Winds

1995

Director

Whitewash

Whitewash

1994

Director

The Country Mouse & the City Mouse: A Christmas Tale

The Country Mouse & the City Mouse: A Christmas Tale

1993

Director

The Talking Eggs

The Talking Eggs

1993

Director

The Poky Little Puppy's First Christmas

The Poky Little Puppy's First Christmas

1992

Director

Nightingale

Nightingale

1992

Director

Nonsense and Lullabyes: Poems

Nonsense and Lullabyes: Poems

1992

Director

A Child's Garden of Verses

A Child's Garden of Verses

1992

Director

Nonsense and Lullabyes: Nursery Rhymes

Nonsense and Lullabyes: Nursery Rhymes

1992

Director

Monty

Monty

1992

Director

The Emperor's New Clothes

The Emperor's New Clothes

1992

Director

Ira Sleeps Over

Ira Sleeps Over

1991

Director

Jazztime Tale

Jazztime Tale

1991

Director

Max's Chocolate Chicken

Max's Chocolate Chicken

1991

Director

The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash

The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash

1991

Director

The Little Match Girl

The Little Match Girl

1990

Director

The Marzipan Pig

The Marzipan Pig

1990

Director

Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel

Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel

1990

Director

Earthday Birthday

Earthday Birthday

1990

Director

The Red Shoes

The Red Shoes

1990

Director

The Story of the Dancing Frog

The Story of the Dancing Frog

1989

Director

Baby's Storytime

Baby's Storytime

1989

Director

The Hunting of the Snark

The Hunting of the Snark

1989

Director

What's Under My Bed?

What's Under My Bed?

1989

Director

Max's Christmas

Max's Christmas

1988

Director

Abel's Island

Abel's Island

1988

Director

Santabear's High Flying Adventure

Santabear's High Flying Adventure

1987

Director

Lyle, Lyle Crocodile: The Musical - The House on East 88th Street

Lyle, Lyle Crocodile: The Musical - The House on East 88th Street

1987

Director

The Amazing Bone

The Amazing Bone

1987

Director

The Mysterious Tadpole

The Mysterious Tadpole

1986

Director

Doctor De Soto

Doctor De Soto

1984

Director

Morris's Disappearing Bag

Morris's Disappearing Bag

1982

Director

Why We Need Doctors: No Measles, No Mumps for Me

Why We Need Doctors: No Measles, No Mumps for Me

1981

Director

Byron B. Blackbear and the Scientific Method

Byron B. Blackbear and the Scientific Method

1980

Director

Simple Gifts

Simple Gifts

1977

Assistant Director

Production16

Yo! Yes?

Yo! Yes?

2000

Producer

White Fang

White Fang

1997

Producer

Champagne

Champagne

1996

Producer

Children's Classics - The Ten Commandments

Children's Classics - The Ten Commandments

1996

Producer

Whitewash

Whitewash

1994

Producer

A Child's Garden of Verses

A Child's Garden of Verses

1992

Producer

Ira Sleeps Over

Ira Sleeps Over

1991

Producer

Jazztime Tale

Jazztime Tale

1991

Producer

The Marzipan Pig

The Marzipan Pig

1990

Producer

Earthday Birthday

Earthday Birthday

1990

Producer

The Red Shoes

The Red Shoes

1990

Producer

The Story of the Dancing Frog

The Story of the Dancing Frog

1989

Producer

What's Under My Bed?

What's Under My Bed?

1989

Producer

Abel's Island

Abel's Island

1988

Producer

Santabear's High Flying Adventure

Santabear's High Flying Adventure

1987

Producer

Doctor De Soto

Doctor De Soto

1984

Producer

Visual Effects11

Yo! Yes?

Yo! Yes?

2000

Animation

Goodnight Moon & Other Sleepytime Tales

Goodnight Moon & Other Sleepytime Tales

1999

Animation Director

Champagne

Champagne

1996

Animation

Ira Sleeps Over

Ira Sleeps Over

1991

Animation

Abel's Island

Abel's Island

1988

Animation

Lyle, Lyle Crocodile: The Musical - The House on East 88th Street

Lyle, Lyle Crocodile: The Musical - The House on East 88th Street

1987

Animation

The Amazing Bone

The Amazing Bone

1987

Animation

The Mysterious Tadpole

The Mysterious Tadpole

1986

Animation

Made in China

Made in China

1985

Animation

A Doonesbury Special

A Doonesbury Special

1978

Animation

The Changing Middle East

The Changing Middle East

1975

Animation

Writing7

Courage the Cowardly Dog

Courage the Cowardly Dog

1999

Writer

Champagne

Champagne

1996

Writer

Ira Sleeps Over

Ira Sleeps Over

1991

Adaptation

The Story of the Dancing Frog

The Story of the Dancing Frog

1989

Screenplay

Abel's Island

Abel's Island

1988

Screenplay

Lyle, Lyle Crocodile: The Musical - The House on East 88th Street

Lyle, Lyle Crocodile: The Musical - The House on East 88th Street

1987

Screenplay

Byron B. Blackbear and the Scientific Method

Byron B. Blackbear and the Scientific Method

1980

Screenplay

Acting2

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, 1900-1920

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

2007

Himself

Crew2

The Adventures of the Maltese Cat

The Adventures of the Maltese Cat

1991

Thanks

Confessions of a Stardreamer

Confessions of a Stardreamer

1979

Thanks