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.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Michael Sporn
White Fang
1997
Filmography
Acting (2)
Production & Directing (82)
2006
Reading to Your BunnyDirector
2005
7.0
2004
'Twas the Night - A Holiday CelebrationAnimation Director
2004
8.0
2002
Mona Mon AmourDirector
8.0
2002
8.5
2002
I, CrocodileDirector
7.0
2000
Yo! Yes?Producer
2000
Yo! Yes?Director
2000
Yo! Yes?Animation
1999
Goodnight Moon & Other Sleepytime TalesAnimation Director
7.3
1999
Leo the Late BloomerDirector
9.0
1997
White FangDirector
6.6
1997
White FangProducer
6.6
1996
ChampagneAnimation
9.0
1996
ChampagneProducer
9.0
1996
ChampagneDirector
9.0
1996
ChampagneWriter
9.0
1996
8.2
1996
8.2
1995
The Land of the Four WindsDirector
7.0
1994
WhitewashDirector
6.0
1994
WhitewashProducer
6.0
8.0
1993
The Talking EggsDirector
8.0
1992
5.7
1992
NightingaleDirector
10.0
1992
Nonsense and Lullabyes: PoemsDirector
8.0
1992
A Child's Garden of VersesDirector
1992
A Child's Garden of VersesProducer
1992
8.0
1992
MontyDirector
10.0
1992
The Emperor's New ClothesDirector
7.0
1991
Ira Sleeps OverAdaptation
10.0
1991
Ira Sleeps OverProducer
10.0
1991
Ira Sleeps OverDirector
10.0
1991
Ira Sleeps OverAnimation
10.0
1991
Jazztime TaleDirector
7.0
1991
Jazztime TaleProducer
7.0
1991
Max's Chocolate ChickenDirector
1991
The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the WashDirector
1991
1990
The Little Match GirlDirector
7.0
1990
The Marzipan PigDirector
8.5
1990
The Marzipan PigProducer
8.5
1990
9.0
1990
Earthday BirthdayDirector
9.0
1990
Earthday BirthdayProducer
9.0
1990
The Red ShoesDirector
10.0
1990
The Red ShoesProducer
10.0
1989
The Story of the Dancing FrogProducer
9.0
1989
The Story of the Dancing FrogScreenplay
9.0
1989
The Story of the Dancing FrogDirector
9.0
1989
The Hunting of the SnarkDirector
9.0
1989
Baby's StorytimeDirector
8.0
1989
What's Under My Bed?Director
1989
What's Under My Bed?Producer
1988
Max's ChristmasDirector
1988
Abel's IslandProducer
6.7
1988
Abel's IslandScreenplay
6.7
1988
Abel's IslandAnimation
6.7
1988
Abel's IslandDirector
6.7
1987
8.0
1987
8.0
8.0
1987
The Amazing BoneAnimation
1987
The Amazing BoneDirector
1986
The Mysterious TadpoleDirector
1986
The Mysterious TadpoleAnimation
1985
Made in ChinaAnimation
1984
Doctor De SotoDirector
5.2
1984
Doctor De SotoProducer
5.2
1982
Morris's Disappearing BagDirector
1981
1980
1980
1979
1978
A Doonesbury SpecialAnimation
5.6
1977
Simple GiftsAssistant Director
10.0
1975
The Changing Middle EastAnimation