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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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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

Reading to Your Bunny

Michael Sporn was 59 in Reading to Your Bunny as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 2006

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

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

Mona Mon Amour

Michael Sporn was 56 in Mona Mon Amour as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 12 2002

I, Crocodile

Michael Sporn was 56 in I, Crocodile as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 31 2002

Yo! Yes?

Michael Sporn was 53 in Yo! Yes? as 'Director, Producer, Animation'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 18 2000

Goodnight Moon & Other Sleepytime Tales

Michael Sporn was 53 in Goodnight Moon & Other Sleepytime Tales as 'Animation Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 06 1999

Leo the Late Bloomer

Michael Sporn was 53 in Leo the Late Bloomer as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 07 1999

White Fang

Michael Sporn was 50 in White Fang as 'Producer, Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1997

Champagne

Michael Sporn was 50 in Champagne as 'Director, Producer, Writer, Animation'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 12 1996

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

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

Whitewash

Michael Sporn was 48 in Whitewash as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 16 1994

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

The Talking Eggs

Michael Sporn was 47 in The Talking Eggs as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 01 1993

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

Nightingale

Michael Sporn was 46 in Nightingale as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 04 1992

Nonsense and Lullabyes: Poems

Michael Sporn was 46 in Nonsense and Lullabyes: Poems as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 10 1992

A Child's Garden of Verses

Michael Sporn was 45 in A Child's Garden of Verses as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 03 1992

Nonsense and Lullabyes: Nursery Rhymes

Michael Sporn was 45 in Nonsense and Lullabyes: Nursery Rhymes as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 01 1992

The Emperor's New Clothes

Michael Sporn was 45 in The Emperor's New Clothes as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1992

Monty

Michael Sporn was 45 in Monty as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1992

Ira Sleeps Over

Michael Sporn was 45 in Ira Sleeps Over as 'Adaptation, Producer, Director, Animation'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 06 1991

Jazztime Tale

Michael Sporn was 45 in Jazztime Tale as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 02 1991

Max's Chocolate Chicken

Michael Sporn was 44 in Max's Chocolate Chicken as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 29 1991

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

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

The Little Match Girl

Michael Sporn was 44 in The Little Match Girl as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 06 1990

The Marzipan Pig

Michael Sporn was 44 in The Marzipan Pig as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 05 1990

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

Earthday Birthday

Michael Sporn was 43 in Earthday Birthday as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 22 1990

The Red Shoes

Michael Sporn was 43 in The Red Shoes as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 07 1990

What's Under My Bed?

Michael Sporn was 42 in What's Under My Bed? as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989

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

The Hunting of the Snark

Michael Sporn was 42 in The Hunting of the Snark as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989

Baby's Storytime

Michael Sporn was 42 in Baby's Storytime as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989

Max's Christmas

Michael Sporn was 42 in Max's Christmas as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 25 1988

Abel's Island

Michael Sporn was 42 in Abel's Island as 'Producer, Screenplay, Animation, Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 17 1988

Santabear's High Flying Adventure

Michael Sporn was 41 in Santabear's High Flying Adventure as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 1987

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

The Amazing Bone

Michael Sporn was 41 in The Amazing Bone as 'Animation, Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 01 1987

The Mysterious Tadpole

Michael Sporn was 40 in The Mysterious Tadpole as 'Director, Animation'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 14 1986

Doctor De Soto

Michael Sporn was 37 in Doctor De Soto as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 05 1984

Morris's Disappearing Bag

Michael Sporn was 36 in Morris's Disappearing Bag as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 15 1982

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

Byron B. Blackbear and the Scientific Method

Michael Sporn was 33 in Byron B. Blackbear and the Scientific Method as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1980

Simple Gifts

Michael Sporn was 31 in Simple Gifts as 'Assistant Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 03 1977

A Doonesbury Special

Michael Sporn was 31 in A Doonesbury Special as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 27 1977

The Changing Middle East

Michael Sporn was 28 in The Changing Middle East as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1975

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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