Michael Sporn

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 ForDirecting

BornApril 23, 1946

DiedJanuary 19, 2014 (67)

Place of BirthNew York City, New York, USA

Movie

Forging the Frame: The Roots of Animation, 1921-1930

2008

Self

Movie

Forging the Frame: The Roots of Animation, 1900-1920

2007

Himself