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Ben Sharpsteen
Born
4 November 1895
Died
20 December 1980
Place
Tacoma, Washington, USA
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Ben Sharpsteen

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.

As director

100 Years of Disney Animation: A Shorts Celebration

100 Years of Disney Animation: A Shorts Celebration

2023 · Director
Mickey & Minnie 10 Classic Shorts (Volume 1)

Mickey & Minnie 10 Classic Shorts (Volume 1)

2023 · Director
Celebrate Christmas With Mickey, Donald & Friends

Celebrate Christmas With Mickey, Donald & Friends

2000 · Director
Donald Duck's First 50 Years

Donald Duck's First 50 Years

1984 · Director
DTV: Rock, Rhythm & Blues

DTV: Rock, Rhythm & Blues

1984 · Director
Mickey Mouse Disco

Mickey Mouse Disco

1980 · Director
Walt Disney Masterpieces

Walt Disney Masterpieces

1967 · Director
Japan

Japan

1960 · Director
The Danube

The Danube

1960 · Director
Escape to Paradise/Water Birds

Escape to Paradise/Water Birds

1960 · Director
Mysteries of the Deep

Mysteries of the Deep

1959 · Director
Cruise of the Eagle

Cruise of the Eagle

1959 · Director
Ama Girls

Ama Girls

1958 · Director
Portugal

Portugal

1957 · Director
Lapland

Lapland

1957 · Director
Alaskan Sled Dog

Alaskan Sled Dog

1957 · Director
Samoa

Samoa

1956 · Director
Sardinia

Sardinia

1956 · Director
Switzerland

Switzerland

1955 · Director
Water Birds

Water Birds

1952 · Director
Out of the Frying Pan Into the Firing Line

Out of the Frying Pan Into the Firing Line

1942 · Director
The New Spirit

The New Spirit

1942 · Director
Dumbo

Dumbo

1941 · Director
Fantasia

Fantasia

1940 · Director
Pinocchio

Pinocchio

1940 · Director
Polar Trappers

Polar Trappers

1938 · Director
The Fox Hunt

The Fox Hunt

1938 · Director
Mickey's Trailer

Mickey's Trailer

1938 · Director
Boat Builders

Boat Builders

1938 · Director
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

1938 · Director

As actor

The Disneyland Story

The Disneyland Story

1954 · Self