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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.
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Animated Short Film · 1985 · nominated
Filmography7 titles
Ira Sleeps Over
1991Adaptation, Animation, Director, Producer
1991Adaptation, Animation, Director, Producer
The Red Shoes
1990Director, Producer
1990Director, Producer
The Marzipan Pig
1990Director, Producer
1990Director, Producer
Courage the Cowardly Dog
1999Writer
1999Writer
Goodnight Moon & Other Sleepytime Tales
1999Animation Director
1999Animation Director
Abel's Island
1988Animation, Director, Producer, Screenplay
1988Animation, Director, Producer, Screenplay
A Child's Garden of Verses
1992Director, Producer
1992Director, Producer