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Ben Sharpsteen
130 years · Tacoma, Washington, USA · 50 films
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.
Best known for
Filmography 50
100 Years of Disney Animation: A Shorts Celebration
2023 · Director
Mickey & Minnie 10 Classic Shorts (Volume 1)
2023 · Director
Celebrate Christmas With Mickey, Donald & Friends
2000 · Director
DTV: Rock, Rhythm & Blues
1984 · Director
Donald Duck's First 50 Years
1984 · Director
Mickey Mouse Disco
1980 · Director
Walt Disney Masterpieces
1967 · Director
Escape to Paradise/Water Birds
1960 · Director
The Danube
1960 · Director, Producer
Japan
1960 · Director, Producer
Mysteries of the Deep
1959 · Director
On History Vault
Cruise of the Eagle
1959 · Producer, Director
Ama Girls
1958 · Director
Portugal
1957 · Director
The Navajos: Children of the Gods
1957 · Producer
Lapland
1957 · Director
Alaskan Sled Dog
1957 · Director
The Crisler Story/Prowlers of the Everglades
1957 · Producer
Samoa
1956 · Director
Sardinia
1956 · Director
Switzerland
1955 · Director
The Disneyland Story
1954 · Self
The Living Desert
1953 · Producer
On Disney Plus
Water Birds
1952 · Director
On Disney Plus