Robert B. Sherman

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Robert B. Sherman

Sound December 19, 1925

New York City, New York

Robert Bernard Sherman (December 19, 1925 – March 6, 2012) was an American songwriter, best known for his work in musical films with his brother, Richard M. Sherman. The Sherman b…

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The Jungle Book

The Jungle Book

6.9 2016 Movie
The Jungle Book

The Jungle Book

7.3 1967 Movie
The Aristocats

The Aristocats

7.3 1970 Movie
Mary Poppins

Mary Poppins

7.6 1964 Movie
The Sword in the Stone

The Sword in the Stone

7.2 1963 Movie
Christopher Robin

Christopher Robin

7.3 2018 Movie
Beverly Hills Cop III

Beverly Hills Cop III

5.9 1994 Movie
Murder, She Wrote

Murder, She Wrote

7.5 1984 TV Show
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

7.2 1977 Movie
Bedknobs and Broomsticks

Bedknobs and Broomsticks

7.0 1971 Movie
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

6.8 1968 Movie
The Tigger Movie

The Tigger Movie

6.7 2000 Movie

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Robert Bernard Sherman (December 19, 1925 – March 6, 2012) was an American songwriter, best known for his work in musical films with his brother, Richard M. Sherman. The Sherman brothers produced more motion picture song scores than any other songwriting team in film history. Some of their songs were incorporated into live action and animation musical films including Mary Poppins, The Happiest Millionaire, The Jungle Book, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Slipper and the Rose, and Charlotte's Web. Their best-known work is "It's a Small World (After All)" possibly the most-performed song (in public) in history.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2024
    The Last Verse

    Movie Self (archive footage)

  2. 2018
    Christopher Robin

    Movie Songs

  3. 2016
    The Jungle Book

    Movie Songs

  4. 2009
    The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story

    Movie Self

  5. 2008
    The Sherman Brothers: The Aristocrats of Disney Songs

    Movie

  6. 2004
    Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious: The Making of 'Mary Poppins'

    Movie Self

  7. 2002
    The Making of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

    Movie Self - Composer / Self - Guest (as Robert Sherman)

  8. 2001
    Music Magic: The Sherman Brothers - Bedknobs and Broomsticks

    Movie Self

  9. 2001
    Music Magic: The Sherman Brothers - The Sword in the Stone

    Movie Self

  10. 2000
    The Tigger Movie

    Movie Songs

  11. 2000
    Cubby Broccoli: The Man Behind Bond

    Movie

  12. 1999
    Winnie the Pooh: Seasons of Giving

    Movie Songs

  13. 1998
    The Mighty Kong

    Movie Songs

  14. 1997
    Walt Disney's 'The Jungle Book': The Making of a Musical Masterpiece

    Movie Self

  15. 1994
    Beverly Hills Cop III

    Movie Bar Patron

  16. 1989
    Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland

    Movie Songs

More credits
  1. 1984
    Murder, She Wrote

    TV show Writer

  2. 1983
    Welcome to Pooh Corner

    TV show Songs

  3. 1983
    Winnie the Pooh and a Day for Eeyore

    Movie Songs

  4. 1982
    Magic Journeys

    Movie Songs

  5. 1981
    The Dream Called EPCOT

    Movie Music

  6. 1978
    The Magic of Lassie

    Movie Songs

  7. 1977
    The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

    Movie Songs

  8. 1976
    The Slipper and the Rose

    Movie Screenplay

  9. 1974
    Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too

    Movie Songs

  10. 1974
    Huckleberry Finn

    Movie Screenplay

  11. 1973
    Tom Sawyer

    Movie Screenplay

  12. 1973
    Charlotte's Web

    Movie Original Music Composer

  13. 1972
    Snoopy, Come Home

    Movie Songs

  14. 1971
    Bedknobs and Broomsticks

    Movie Songs

  15. 1971
    Great Performances

    TV show Tom

  16. 1970
    The Aristocats

    Movie Songs

  17. 1970
    Goldilocks

    Movie Music

  18. 1968
    Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day

    Movie Songs

  19. 1968
    Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

    Movie Original Music Composer

  20. 1968
    The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band

    Movie Songs

  21. 1967
    The Happiest Millionaire

    Movie Songs

  22. 1967
    The Jungle Book

    Movie Songs

  23. 1967
    The Gnome-Mobile

    Movie Songs

  24. 1967
    The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin

    Movie Songs