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Ben Sharpsteen
Tacoma, Washington, USA
Benjamin Sharpsteen was an American film director and producer for Disney. He was born on 4 November 1895 in Tacoma, Washington. He graduated from an agricultural college but gave…
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Benjamin Sharpsteen was an American film director and producer for Disney. He was born on 4 November 1895 in Tacoma, Washington. He graduated from an agricultural college but gave up farming to join the Marines during World War II. He became an animator, joining the old International Film Company in New York, but soon joined Walt Diseny. He directed 31 films between 1920 and 1980. He also created a museum documenting the history of California's first millionaire, Sam Brannan, and the history of the Upper Napa Valley as well. He died in Napa County, California on 20 December 1980.
Filmography
Movies and shows, newest first
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2023
100 Years of Disney Animation: A Shorts Celebration
Movie Director
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2023
Mickey & Minnie 10 Classic Shorts (Volume 1)
Movie Director
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2000
Celebrate Christmas With Mickey, Donald & Friends
Movie Director
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1992
Goofy at the Olympic Games
Movie Art Direction
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1984
DTV: Rock, Rhythm & Blues
Movie Director
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1984
Donald Duck's First 50 Years
Movie Director
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1980
Mickey Mouse Disco
Movie Director
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1967
Walt Disney Masterpieces
Movie Director
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1966
Winnie the Pooh
TV show Director
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1960
Escape to Paradise/Water Birds
Movie Director
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1960
The Danube
Movie Director
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1960
Japan
Movie Director
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1959
Mysteries of the Deep
Movie Director
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1959
Cruise of the Eagle
Movie Director
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1958
Ama Girls
Movie Director
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1957
Portugal
Movie Director
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1957
The Navajos: Children of the Gods
Movie Producer
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1957
Lapland
Movie Director
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1957
Alaskan Sled Dog
Movie Director
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1957
The Crisler Story/Prowlers of the Everglades
Movie Producer
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1957
The Blue Men of Morocco
Movie Associate Producer
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1956
Samoa
Movie Director
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1956
Sardinia
Movie Director
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1955
Switzerland
Movie Director
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1954
The Wonderful World of Disney
TV show Director
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1954
The Disneyland Story
Movie Self
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1953
The Living Desert
Movie Producer
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1952
Water Birds
Movie Director
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1952
The Olympic Elk
Movie Production Supervisor
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1951
Alice in Wonderland
Movie Production Supervisor
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1950
Cinderella
Movie Production Supervisor
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1949
The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad
Movie Production Supervisor
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1947
Fun and Fancy Free
Movie Production Supervisor
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1942
Out of the Frying Pan Into the Firing Line
Movie Director
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1942
The New Spirit
Movie Director
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1941
Dumbo
Movie Director
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1940
Fantasia
Movie Director
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1940
Pinocchio
Movie Director
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1938
The Fox Hunt
Movie Director
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1938
Polar Trappers
Movie Director
