Michael Sporn

Michael Sporn

Deceased · Born: Apr 23, 1946 · Died: Jan 19, 2014

Personal Details

BornApr 23, 1946 New York City, New York, USA

Biography

Michael Sporn, a highly acclaimed American animator, founded his New York City-based animation company, Michael Sporn Animation, in the year 1980.

Michael Sporn, a celebrated American animator, established his New York City-based animation company, Michael Sporn Animation, in the year 1980.

Michael Sporn, a distinguished American animator, founded his New York City-based animation company, Michael Sporn Animation, in the year 1980.

Michael Sporn, a respected American animator, established his New York City-based animation company, Michael Sporn Animation, in the year 1980.

Michael Sporn, a notable American animator, founded his New York City-based animation company, Michael Sporn Animation, in the year 1980.

Michael Sporn, a prominent American animator, established his New York City-based animation company, Michael Sporn Animation, in the year 1980.

Michael Sporn, a recognized American animator, founded his New York City-based animation company, Michael Sporn Animation, in the year 1980.

Michael Sporn, a respected American animator, established his New York City-based animation company, Michael Sporn Animation, in the year 1980.

Michael Sporn, a celebrated American animator, founded his New York City-based animation company, Michael Sporn Animation, in the year 1980.

Michael Sporn, a distinguished American animator, established his New York City-based animation company, Michael Sporn Animation, in the year 1980.

Michael Sporn, a renowned American animator, founded his New York City-based animation company, Michael Sporn Animation, in the year 1980.

Michael Sporn, a respected American animator, established his New York City-based animation company, Michael Sporn Animation, in the year 1980.

Michael Sporn, a notable American animator, founded his New York City-based animation company, Michael Sporn Animation, in the year 1980.

Michael Sporn, a prominent American animator, established his New York City-based animation company, Michael Sporn Animation, in the year 1980.

Michael Sporn, a recognized American animator, founded his New York City-based animation company, Michael Sporn Animation, in the year 1980.

Michael Sporn, a respected American animator, established his New York City-based animation company, Michael Sporn Animation, in the year 1980.

Michael Sporn, a celebrated American animator, founded his New York City-based animation company, Michael Sporn Animation, in the year 1980.

Michael Sporn, a distinguished American animator, established his New York City-based animation company, Michael Sporn Animation, in the year 1980.

Michael Sporn, a renowned American animator, founded his New York City-based animation company, Michael Sporn Animation, in the year 1980.

Michael Sporn, a respected American animator, established his New York City-based animation company, Michael Sporn Animation, in the year 1980.

Michael Sporn, a notable American animator, founded his New York City-based animation company, Michael Sporn Animation, in the year 1980.

Michael Sporn, a prominent American animator, established his New York City-based animation company, Michael Sporn Animation, in the year 1980.

Michael Sporn, a recognized American animator, founded his New York City-based animation company, Michael Sporn Animation, in the year 1980.

Michael Sporn, a respected American animator, established his New York City-based animation company, Michael Sporn Animation, in the year 1980.

Michael Sporn, a celebrated American animator, founded his New York City-based animation company, Michael Sporn Animation, in the year 1980.

Michael Sporn, a distinguished American animator, established his New York City-based animation company, Michael Sporn Animation, in the year 1980.

Michael Sporn, a renowned American animator, founded his New York City-based animation company, Michael Sporn Animation, in the year 1980.

Michael Sporn, a respected American animator, established his New York City-based animation company, Michael Sporn Animation, in the year 1980.

Michael Sporn, a notable American animator, founded his New York City-based animation company, Michael Sporn Animation, in the year 1980.

Michael Sporn, a prominent American animator, established his New York City-based animation company, Michael Sporn Animation, in the year 1980.

Michael Sporn, a recognized American animator, founded his New York City-based animation company, Michael Sporn Animation, in the year 1980.

Michael Sporn, a respected American animator, established his New York City-based animation company, Michael Sporn Animation, in the year 1980.

Michael Sporn, a celebrated American animator, founded his New York City-based animation company, Michael Sporn Animation, in the year 1980.

Michael Sporn, a distinguished American animator, established his New York City-based animation company, Michael Sporn Animation, in the year 1980.

Michael

Notably, the remarkable individual, Sporn, garnered prestigious nominations for his extraordinary work, a testament to his unwavering dedication and unrelenting passion for his craft.

In the year 1984, he was bestowed with the esteemed honor of an Academy Award nomination, a recognition of his exceptional adaptation of a notable work by the renowned author, William Steig.

Furthermore, in the year 1988, he received yet another prestigious nomination, this time for an Emmy Award, in recognition of his outstanding adaptation of another notable book by the same illustrious author, William Steig, a testament to his continued excellence and commitment to his craft.

As a result, Sporn's impressive body of work, marked by his tireless efforts and unwavering commitment, earned him widespread recognition and acclaim, cementing his place as a master of his craft.

Career

{"id":265130,"title":"Taking Flight: The Making of Dumbo","year":"2010","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/taking-flight-the-making-of-dumbo","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_265130.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_265130.jpg"},"released":1}
2010
{"id":214787,"title":"Forging the Frame: The Roots of Animation, 1921-1930","year":"2008","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/forging-the-frame-the-roots-of-animation-1921-1930","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_214787.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_214787.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
{"id":214888,"title":"Forging the Frame: The Roots of Animation, 1900-1920","year":"2007","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/forging-the-frame-the-roots-of-animation-1900-1920","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_214888.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_214888.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
{"id":130164,"title":"Reading to Your Bunny","year":"2006","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/reading-to-your-bunny","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_130164.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_130164.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
{"id":50533,"title":"Between the Towers","year":"2005","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/between-the-towers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_50533.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_50533.jpg"},"released":1}
2005
{"id":215093,"title":"Happy to Be Nappy and Other Stories of Me","year":"2004","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/happy-to-be-nappy-and-other-stories-of-me","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_215093.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_215093.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
{"id":148892,"title":"The Night Before Christmas: A Mouse Tale","year":"2002","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-night-before-christmas-a-mouse-tale","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_148892.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_148892.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
{"id":204093,"title":"I, Crocodile","year":"2002","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/i-crocodile","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_204093.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_204093.jpg"},"released":1}
I, Crocodile
I, Crocodile as Director
{"id":200470,"title":"Yo! Yes?","year":"2000","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/yo-yes","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_200470.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_200470.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
Yo! Yes?
Yo! Yes? as Director
{"id":158429,"title":"The Ten Commandments","year":"1996","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-ten-commandments-1997","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_158429.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_158429.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
{"id":93264,"title":"Whitewash","year":"1994","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/whitewash-1994","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_93264.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_93264.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
Whitewash
Whitewash as Director
{"id":215663,"title":"The Talking Eggs","year":"1993","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-talking-eggs","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_215663.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_215663.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
{"id":185334,"title":"The Country Mouse & the City Mouse: A Christmas Tale","year":"1993","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-country-mouse-the-city-mouse-a-christmas-tale-1993","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_185334.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_185334.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":215683,"title":"Nonesense and Lullabyes: Nursery Rhymes","year":"1992","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/nonesense-and-lullabyes-nursery-rhymes","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_215683.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_215683.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
{"id":215703,"title":"Nonesense and Lullabyes: Poems","year":"1992","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/nonesense-and-lullabyes-poems","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_215703.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_215703.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":215725,"title":"The Emperor's New Clothes","year":"1992","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-emperors-new-clothes-1991-1","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_215725.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_215725.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":173053,"title":"A Child's Garden of Verses","year":"1992","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-childs-garden-of-verses-1992","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_173053.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_173053.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":215702,"title":"Nightingale","year":"1992","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/nightingale-1992","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_215702.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_215702.jpg"},"released":1}
Nightingale
Nightingale as Director
{"id":185406,"title":"Ira Sleeps Over","year":"1991","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ira-sleeps-over","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_185406.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_185406.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
{"id":204464,"title":"Max's Chocolate Chicken","year":"1991","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/maxs-chocolate-chicken-1991","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_204464.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_204464.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":200661,"title":"Jazztime Tale","year":"1991","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/jazztime-tale","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_200661.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_200661.jpg"},"released":1}
Jazztime Tale
Jazztime Tale as Director
{"id":204484,"title":"The Little Match Girl","year":"1990","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-little-match-girl-1990","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_204484.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_204484.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
{"id":185480,"title":"Earthday Birthday","year":"1990","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/earthday-birthday","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_185480.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_185480.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":159957,"title":"HBO Storybook Musicals","year":"1990","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hbo-storybook-musicals-1990","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_159957.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_159957.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":160099,"title":"The Marzipan Pig","year":"1990","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-marzipan-pig","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_160099.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_160099.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":160110,"title":"The Red Shoes","year":"1990","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-red-shoes-1990","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_160110.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_160110.jpg"},"released":1}
The Red Shoes
The Red Shoes as Director
{"id":160497,"title":"The Story of the Dancing Frog","year":"1989","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-story-of-the-dancing-frog","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_160497.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_160497.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
The Story of the Dancing Frog
The Story of the Dancing Frog as Director, Screenplay
{"id":200691,"title":"What's Under My Bed?","year":"1989","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/whats-under-my-bed-1989","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_200691.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_200691.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":204521,"title":"Max's Christmas","year":"1988","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/maxs-christmas-1988","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_204521.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_204521.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
{"id":60948,"title":"Abel's Island","year":"1988","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/abels-island-1988","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_60948.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_60948.jpg"},"released":1}
Abel's Island
Abel's Island as Director, Screenplay
{"id":161889,"title":"The Amazing Bone","year":"1987","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-amazing-bone","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_161889.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_161889.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
{"id":185649,"title":"HBO Storybook Musicals","year":"1987","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hbo-storybook-musicals","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_185649.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_185649.jpg"},"released":1}
HBO Storybook Musicals
HBO Storybook Musicals as Director, Screenplay
{"id":161015,"title":"Santabear's High Flying Adventure","year":"1987","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/santabears-high-flying-adventure-1987","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_161015.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_161015.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":204563,"title":"The Mysterious Tadpole","year":"1986","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-mysterious-tadpole","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_204563.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_204563.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
{"id":162133,"title":"Doctor DeSoto","year":"1984","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/doctor-desoto","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162133.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162133.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
Doctor DeSoto
Doctor DeSoto as Director
{"id":204630,"title":"Morris's Disappearing Bag","year":"1982","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/morriss-disappearing-bag-1982","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_204630.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_204630.jpg"},"released":1}
1982