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Richard M. Sherman

Known for: Sound

Biography: 1928-06-12

Deathday: 2024-05-25 (95 years old)

Biography

Richard Morton Sherman (June 12, 1928 - May 25, 2024) was an American songwriter. He worked in musical movies with his brother Robert B. Sherman. Some of the Sherman Brothers' best known songs were in live action and animated musical films including: "Mary Poppins," "The Jungle Book," "The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh," "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang," "Bedknobs and Broomsticks," "The Slipper and the Rose," and "Charlotte's Web." Their most well-known work is the theme park song "It's a Small World (After All)."

Filmography

all 69

Movies 66

self 25

TV Shows 3

Writer 3

Screenplay 1

Voice 1

Self

Richard M. Sherman

Biography

Filmography

all 69

Movies 66

self 25

TV Shows 3

Writer 3

Screenplay 1

Voice 1

Disney 100: A Century of Dreams - A Special Edition of 20/20 (2023)

Once Upon a Studio (2023)

Mushka (2023)

Adventure Thru the Walt Disney Archives (2020)

Christopher Robin (2018)

The Jungle Book (2016)

Behind the Magic: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (2015)

The Real Mary Poppins (2014)

Saving Mr. Banks (2013)

Sound of Cinema: The Music That Made the Movies (2013)

Winnie the Pooh (2011)

Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me (2009)

The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story (2009)

Mary Poppins: From Page to Stage (2009)

The Sherman Brothers: The Aristocrats of Disney Songs (2008)

Silly Symphonies Rediscovered (2006)

Three Little Words: Two Swell Guys (2006)

Till The Clouds Roll By: Real to Reel (2006)

Fred MacMurray: With Fondness (2006)

The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz (2005)

From Rags to Riches: The Making of Cinderella (2005)

The Art of Mary Blair (2005)

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious: The Making of 'Mary Poppins' (2004)

The Family Band Album (2004)

The Musical Legacy of Paul Smith (2003)

Music Magic: The Sherman Brothers - The Sword in the Stone (2001)

Music Magic: The Sherman Brothers - Bedknobs and Broomsticks (2001)

Songs of the Silly Symphonies (2001)

The Fantasia Legacy: The Concert Feature (2000)

The Tigger Movie (2000)

Cubby Broccoli: The Man Behind Bond (2000)

Winnie the Pooh: Seasons of Giving (1999)

The Mighty Kong (1998)

Mary Poppins Practically Perfect in Every Way: The Magic Behind the Masterpiece (1997)

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh: The Story Behind the Masterpiece (1996)

Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland (1989)

Welcome to Pooh Corner (1983)

Winnie the Pooh and a Day for Eeyore (1983)

Magic Journeys: A 3-D Film Fantasy (1982)

The Magic of Lassie (1978)

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977)

The Slipper and the Rose (1976)

Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too (1974)

Huckleberry Finn (1974)

Tom Sawyer (1973)

Charlotte's Web (1973)

Snoopy, Come Home (1972)

Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971)

The Aristocats (1970)

Goldilocks (1970)

Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day (1968)

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968)

The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band (1968)

The Happiest Millionaire (1967)

The Jungle Book (1967)

The Gnome-Mobile (1967)

The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin (1967)

Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree (1966)

The Monkey's Uncle (1965)

Disneyland 10th Anniversary (1965)

Mary Poppins (1964)

Bristle Face (1964)

The Sword in the Stone (1963)

Summer Magic (1963)

A Symposium on Popular Songs (1962)

In Search of the Castaways (1962)

Big Red (1962)

The Parent Trap (1961)

The Oscars (1953)

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Known For

Sound

Gender

Male

Birthday

1928-06-12

Deathday

2024-05-25 (95 years old)

Birth Name

Richard Morton Sherman

Birth Place

New York City, United States

Relationships

Elizabeth Gluck (1957 - 2024)

Children

Gregory V. Sherman

Father

Al Sherman

Siblings

Robert B. Sherman

Citizenships

United States

Awards

Grammy Award for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media, National Medal of Arts, Academy Award for Best Original Score, Academy Award for Best Original Song