Personal Info
Known For
Directing
Gender
Male
Birthday
April 23, 1946(67)
Day of Death
January 19, 2014
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
Michael Sporn
Directing
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.
Known For
Filmography
- 2008MovieForging the Frame: The Roots of Animation, 1921-1930as Self
- 2007MovieForging the Frame: The Roots of Animation, 1900-1920as Himself