Portrait of Michael Sporn

Michael Sporn

Bio: Michael Sporn was an American animator who founded his New York City-based company, Michael Sporn Animation in 1980, and produced and directed numerous animated TV specials and short spots. Sporn was nominated for an Oscar in 1984 and an Emmy in 1988 for adaptations of two books by William Steig
Born: Tue, Apr 23 1946
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Death: Sun, Jan 19 2014
Michael Sporn is 67 years old
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Poster of The Night Before Christmas: A Mouse Tale
The Night Before Christmas: A Mouse Tale
Michael Sporn was
62 in The Night Before Christmas: A Mouse Tale
as 'Director'.
Tue, Dec 16 2008
Poster of Reading to Your Bunny
Reading to Your Bunny
Michael Sporn was
59 in Reading to Your Bunny
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of The Man Who Walked Between the Towers
The Man Who Walked Between the Towers
Michael Sporn was
59 in The Man Who Walked Between the Towers
as 'Director'.
Sat, Apr 23 2005
Poster of Happy to Be Nappy and Other Stories of Me
Happy to Be Nappy and Other Stories of Me
Michael Sporn was
57 in Happy to Be Nappy and Other Stories of Me
as 'Director'.
Tue, Feb 24 2004
Poster of Mona Mon Amour
Mona Mon Amour
Michael Sporn was
56 in Mona Mon Amour
as 'Director'.
Tue, Nov 12 2002
Poster of I, Crocodile
I, Crocodile
Michael Sporn was
56 in I, Crocodile
as 'Director'.
Thu, Oct 31 2002
Poster of Yo! Yes?
Yo! Yes?
Michael Sporn was
53 in Yo! Yes?
as 'Director, Producer, Animation'.
Tue, Apr 18 2000
Poster of Goodnight Moon & Other Sleepytime Tales
Goodnight Moon & Other Sleepytime Tales
Michael Sporn was
53 in Goodnight Moon & Other Sleepytime Tales
as 'Animation Director'.
Mon, Dec 06 1999
Poster of Leo the Late Bloomer
Leo the Late Bloomer
Michael Sporn was
53 in Leo the Late Bloomer
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jun 07 1999
Poster of White Fang
White Fang
Michael Sporn was
50 in White Fang
as 'Producer, Director'.
Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Champagne
Champagne
Michael Sporn was
50 in Champagne
as 'Director, Animation, Writer, Producer'.
Sat, Oct 12 1996
Poster of Children's Classics - The Ten Commandments
Children's Classics - The Ten Commandments
Michael Sporn was
49 in Children's Classics - The Ten Commandments
as 'Director, Producer'.
Mon, Jan 01 1996
Poster of The Land of the Four Winds
The Land of the Four Winds
Michael Sporn was
48 in The Land of the Four Winds
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of Whitewash
Whitewash
Michael Sporn was
48 in Whitewash
as 'Producer, Director'.
Tue, Aug 16 1994
Poster of The Country Mouse & the City Mouse: A Christmas Tale
The Country Mouse & the City Mouse: A Christmas Tale
Michael Sporn was
47 in The Country Mouse & the City Mouse: A Christmas Tale
as 'Director'.
Wed, Dec 08 1993
Poster of The Talking Eggs
The Talking Eggs
Michael Sporn was
47 in The Talking Eggs
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jun 01 1993
Poster of The Poky Little Puppy's First Christmas
The Poky Little Puppy's First Christmas
Michael Sporn was
46 in The Poky Little Puppy's First Christmas
as 'Director'.
Sun, Dec 13 1992
Poster of Nightingale
Nightingale
Michael Sporn was
46 in Nightingale
as 'Director'.
Sun, Oct 04 1992
Poster of Nonsense and Lullabyes: Poems
Nonsense and Lullabyes: Poems
Michael Sporn was
46 in Nonsense and Lullabyes: Poems
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jun 10 1992
Poster of A Child's Garden of Verses
A Child's Garden of Verses
Michael Sporn was
45 in A Child's Garden of Verses
as 'Producer, Director'.
Fri, Apr 03 1992
Poster of Nonsense and Lullabyes: Nursery Rhymes
Nonsense and Lullabyes: Nursery Rhymes
Michael Sporn was
45 in Nonsense and Lullabyes: Nursery Rhymes
as 'Director'.
Sat, Feb 01 1992
Poster of The Emperor's New Clothes
The Emperor's New Clothes
Michael Sporn was
45 in The Emperor's New Clothes
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of Monty
Monty
Michael Sporn was
45 in Monty
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of Ira Sleeps Over
Ira Sleeps Over
Michael Sporn was
45 in Ira Sleeps Over
as 'Adaptation, Producer, Director, Animation'.
Wed, Nov 06 1991
Poster of Jazztime Tale
Jazztime Tale
Michael Sporn was
45 in Jazztime Tale
as 'Director, Producer'.
Sat, Nov 02 1991
Poster of Max's Chocolate Chicken
Max's Chocolate Chicken
Michael Sporn was
44 in Max's Chocolate Chicken
as 'Director'.
Fri, Mar 29 1991
Poster of The Adventures of the Maltese Cat
The Adventures of the Maltese Cat
Michael Sporn was
44 in The Adventures of the Maltese Cat
as 'Thanks'.
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash
The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash
Michael Sporn was
44 in The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of The Little Match Girl
The Little Match Girl
Michael Sporn was
44 in The Little Match Girl
as 'Director'.
Thu, Dec 06 1990
Poster of The Marzipan Pig
The Marzipan Pig
Michael Sporn was
44 in The Marzipan Pig
as 'Producer, Director'.
Mon, Nov 05 1990
Poster of Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
Michael Sporn was
44 in Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
as 'Director'.
Mon, Sep 10 1990
Poster of Earthday Birthday
Earthday Birthday
Michael Sporn was
43 in Earthday Birthday
as 'Director, Producer'.
Sun, Apr 22 1990
Poster of The Red Shoes
The Red Shoes
Michael Sporn was
43 in The Red Shoes
as 'Director, Producer'.
Wed, Feb 07 1990
Poster of What's Under My Bed?
What's Under My Bed?
Michael Sporn was
42 in What's Under My Bed?
as 'Director, Producer'.
Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of The Story of the Dancing Frog
The Story of the Dancing Frog
Michael Sporn was
42 in The Story of the Dancing Frog
as 'Screenplay, Producer, Director'.
Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of The Hunting of the Snark
The Hunting of the Snark
Michael Sporn was
42 in The Hunting of the Snark
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Baby's Storytime
Baby's Storytime
Michael Sporn was
42 in Baby's Storytime
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Max's Christmas
Max's Christmas
Michael Sporn was
42 in Max's Christmas
as 'Director'.
Sun, Dec 25 1988
Poster of Abel's Island
Abel's Island
Michael Sporn was
42 in Abel's Island
as 'Screenplay, Animation, Producer, Director'.
Fri, Jun 17 1988
Poster of Santabear's High Flying Adventure
Santabear's High Flying Adventure
Michael Sporn was
41 in Santabear's High Flying Adventure
as 'Director, Producer'.
Tue, Dec 01 1987
Poster of Lyle, Lyle Crocodile: The Musical - The House on East 88th Street
Lyle, Lyle Crocodile: The Musical - The House on East 88th Street
Michael Sporn was
41 in Lyle, Lyle Crocodile: The Musical - The House on East 88th Street
as 'Screenplay, Animation, Director'.
Wed, Nov 18 1987
Poster of The Amazing Bone
The Amazing Bone
Michael Sporn was
41 in The Amazing Bone
as 'Animation, Director'.
Mon, Jun 01 1987
Poster of The Mysterious Tadpole
The Mysterious Tadpole
Michael Sporn was
40 in The Mysterious Tadpole
as 'Director, Animation'.
Sun, Sep 14 1986
Poster of Doctor De Soto
Doctor De Soto
Michael Sporn was
37 in Doctor De Soto
as 'Director, Producer'.
Thu, Jan 05 1984
Poster of Morris's Disappearing Bag
Morris's Disappearing Bag
Michael Sporn was
36 in Morris's Disappearing Bag
as 'Director'.
Wed, Dec 15 1982
Poster of Why We Need Doctors: No Measles, No Mumps for Me
Why We Need Doctors: No Measles, No Mumps for Me
Michael Sporn was
34 in Why We Need Doctors: No Measles, No Mumps for Me
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jan 09 1981
Poster of Byron B. Blackbear and the Scientific Method
Byron B. Blackbear and the Scientific Method
Michael Sporn was
33 in Byron B. Blackbear and the Scientific Method
as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Tue, Jan 01 1980
Poster of Simple Gifts
Simple Gifts
Michael Sporn was
31 in Simple Gifts
as 'Assistant Director'.
Sat, Dec 03 1977
Poster of A Doonesbury Special
A Doonesbury Special
Michael Sporn was
31 in A Doonesbury Special
as 'Animation'.
Sun, Nov 27 1977
Poster of The Changing Middle East
The Changing Middle East
Michael Sporn was
28 in The Changing Middle East
as 'Animation'.
Wed, Jan 01 1975

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Courage the Cowardly Dog
Courage the Cowardly Dog
Michael Sporn was
53+ in Courage the Cowardly Dog
as 'Writer'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 12 1999