Michael Sporn

Personal Info

Known For Director

Gender Male

Birthday 1946-04-23

Deathday 2014-01-19 (67 years old)

Place of Birth New York City, New York, USA

Michael Sporn

Biography

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.

Known For

Director

2006
2002
I, Crocodile

as Director

2002
Mona Mon Amour

as Director

2000
Yo! Yes?

as Director

1999
1997
White Fang

as Director

1996
1996
Champagne

as Director

1994
Whitewash

as Director

1993
The Talking Eggs

as Director

1992
Monty

as Director

1992
Nightingale

as Director

1991
Jazztime Tale

as Director

1991
1991
Ira Sleeps Over

as Director

1990
The Red Shoes

as Director

1990
The Marzipan Pig

as Director

1990
1990
Earthday Birthday

as Director

1989
1989
Baby's Storytime

as Director

1989
1988
Abel's Island

as Director

1988
Max's Christmas

as Director

1987
The Amazing Bone

as Director

1986
1984
Doctor De Soto

as Director

1977
Simple Gifts

as Assistant Director

Producer

2000
Yo! Yes?

as Producer

1997
White Fang

as Producer

1996
1996
Champagne

as Producer

1994
Whitewash

as Producer

1991
Jazztime Tale

as Producer

1991
Ira Sleeps Over

as Producer

1990
The Marzipan Pig

as Producer

1990
Earthday Birthday

as Producer

1990
The Red Shoes

as Producer

1989
1988
Abel's Island

as Producer

1984
Doctor De Soto

as Producer

Visual Effects

2000
Yo! Yes?

as Animation

1999
1996
Champagne

as Animation

1991
Ira Sleeps Over

as Animation

1988
Abel's Island

as Animation

1987
The Amazing Bone

as Animation

1986
1977
1975