Michael Sporn

Michael Sporn

Actor · Director · Producer · Writer

New York City, New York, USA
April 23, 1946

Biography

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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Representative Works

Yo! Yes?
Yo! Yes?
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The Night Before Christmas: A Mouse Tale
The Night Before Christmas: A Mouse Tale
8.5
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White Fang
White Fang
6.6
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Simple Gifts
Simple Gifts
10.0
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Abel's Island
Abel's Island
6.7
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Whitewash
Whitewash
6.0
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The Marzipan Pig
The Marzipan Pig
8.5
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What's Under My Bed?
What's Under My Bed?
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Nonsense and Lullabyes: Nursery Rhymes
Nonsense and Lullabyes: Nursery Rhymes
8.0
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Doctor De Soto
Doctor De Soto
5.2
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Confessions of a Stardreamer
Confessions of a Stardreamer
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Forging the Frame: The Roots of Animation, 1900-1920
Forging the Frame: The Roots of Animation, 1900-1920
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Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Yo! Yes?
2000Nominee

Best Director

Yo! Yes?

The Night Before Christmas: A Mouse Tale
2002Winner

Best Director

The Night Before Christmas: A Mouse Tale

White Fang
1997Nominee

Best Picture

White Fang

Career Highlights

Simple Gifts
1977Highlight

Best Director

Simple Gifts

Abel's Island
1988Highlight

Best Picture

Abel's Island

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