Ben Sharpsteen
Biography
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.
Acting (1 movie)
Directing (49 movies)
Fantasia
1940
Pinocchio
1940
Dumbo
1941
Japan
1960
Portugal
1957
The Danube
1960
Out of the Frying Pan Into the Firing Line
1942
The New Spirit
1942
Don Donald
1937
Broken Toys
1935
Hawaiian Holiday
1937
Moose Hunters
1937
The Worm Turns
1937
Pluto's Quin-puplets
1937
The Fox Hunt
1938
Polar Trappers
1938
Mickey's Trailer
1938
Cock o' the Walk
1935
Donald and Pluto
1936
The Cookie Carnival
1935
Mickey's Service Station
1935
Two-Gun Mickey
1934
100 Years of Disney Animation: A Shorts Celebration
2023
Moving Day
1936
Samoa
1956
Mickey Mouse Disco
1980
On Ice
1935
Boat Builders
1938
Clock Cleaners
1937
Switzerland
1955
Mickey's Fire Brigade
1935
Mickey's Circus
1936
Orphan's Picnic
1936
Mysteries of the Deep
1959
Water Birds
1952
The Bootblack
1920
Mickey's Review
1937
Walt Disney Masterpieces
1967
Celebrate Christmas With Mickey, Donald & Friends
2000
Mickey & Minnie 10 Classic Shorts (Volume 1)
2023
Sardinia
1956
Lapland
1957
Alaskan Sled Dog
1957
Cruise of the Eagle
1959
Ama Girls
1958
Donald Duck's First 50 Years
1984
Escape to Paradise/Water Birds
1960
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
1938
DTV: Rock, Rhythm & Blues
1984
| Title | Year | Job |
|---|---|---|
| The Living Desert | 1953 | Producer |
| The Crisler Story/Prowlers of the Everglades | 1957 | Producer |
| The Navajos: Children of the Gods | 1957 | Producer |
| Cruise of the Eagle | 1959 | Producer |
| Japan | 1960 | Producer |
| The Danube | 1960 | Producer |