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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 24 2004
Poster of Mona Mon Amour
Mona Mon Amour
Michael Sporn was 56 in Mona Mon Amour as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 12 2002
Poster of I, Crocodile
I, Crocodile
Michael Sporn was 56 in I, Crocodile as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 31 2002
Poster of Yo! Yes?
Yo! Yes?
Michael Sporn was 53 in Yo! Yes? as 'Director, Producer, Animation'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 07 1999
Poster of White Fang
White Fang
Michael Sporn was 50 in White Fang as 'Producer, Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Champagne
Champagne
Michael Sporn was 50 in Champagne as 'Director, Animation, Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of Whitewash
Whitewash
Michael Sporn was 48 in Whitewash as 'Producer, Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 08 1993
Poster of The Talking Eggs
The Talking Eggs
Michael Sporn was 47 in The Talking Eggs as 'Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 13 1992
Poster of Nightingale
Nightingale
Michael Sporn was 46 in Nightingale as 'Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of Monty
Monty
Michael Sporn was 45 in Monty as 'Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 06 1991
Poster of Jazztime Tale
Jazztime Tale
Michael Sporn was 45 in Jazztime Tale as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 06 1990
Poster of The Marzipan Pig
The Marzipan Pig
Michael Sporn was 44 in The Marzipan Pig as 'Producer, Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 10 1990
Poster of Earthday Birthday
Earthday Birthday
Michael Sporn was 43 in Earthday Birthday as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 22 1990
Poster of The Red Shoes
The Red Shoes
Michael Sporn was 43 in The Red Shoes as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Baby's Storytime
Baby's Storytime
Michael Sporn was 42 in Baby's Storytime as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Max's Christmas
Max's Christmas
Michael Sporn was 42 in Max's Christmas as 'Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 18 1987
Poster of The Amazing Bone
The Amazing Bone
Michael Sporn was 41 in The Amazing Bone as 'Animation, Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 01 1987
Poster of The Mysterious Tadpole
The Mysterious Tadpole
Michael Sporn was 40 in The Mysterious Tadpole as 'Director, Animation'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 14 1986
Poster of Doctor De Soto
Doctor De Soto
Michael Sporn was 37 in Doctor De Soto as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1980
Poster of Simple Gifts
Simple Gifts
Michael Sporn was 31 in Simple Gifts as 'Assistant Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 03 1977
Poster of A Doonesbury Special
A Doonesbury Special
Michael Sporn was 31 in A Doonesbury Special as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 12 1999