Michael Sporn

Personal Info

Known For

Directing

Known Credits

2

Gender

Male

Birthday

1946-04-23

Day of death

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, 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

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

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

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

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