Ben Sharpsteen
Benjamin Sharpsteen (November 4, 1895 – December 20, 1980) was an American film director and producer for Disney. He directed 31 films between 1920 and 1980. Sharpsteen created a museum documenting the history of California's first millionaire, Sam Brannan, and the history of the Upper Napa Valley as well as more on Sharpsteen's life and work at the Sharpsteen Museum located in Calistoga, California.
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Ben Sharpsteen
- Name
- Ben Sharpsteen
- Birth Name
- Benjamin Sharpsteen
- Born
- 4 November 1895
- Birthplace
- Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
- Died
- 20 December 1980
- Place of death
- Calistoga, California, U.S.
- Occupation
- Film director, film producer
- Nationality
- United States.
- Fields
- film production.
- Education
- University of California and Davis.
- Honours
- Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject), Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature Film and Disney Legends.
- Languages
- English.
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Ben Sharpsteen fut metteur en scène ; sa naissance est enregistrée le 4 novembre 1895 et son décès le 20 décembre 1980 à Sonoma City.
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Biography
He died in Napa County, California.
Ben Sharpsteen studied at University of California, Davis. The recorded working language is English. The field of work recorded is film production. Employment is recorded with Barré Studio, International Film Service and Fleischer Studios. Distinctions recorded are Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject), Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature Film and Disney Legends.
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• Name — Ben Sharpsteen • Birth Name — Benjamin Sharpsteen • Born — 4 November 1895 • Birthplace — Tacoma, Washington, U.S. • Died — 20 December 1980 • Place of death — Calistoga, California, U.S. • Occupation — Film director, film producer • Years Active — 1920–1980
Filmography
Filmography
• Year — Title — Credits • 1937 — Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs — Sequence Director • 1940 — Pinocchio — Supervising Director • Fantasia — Production Supervisor • 1941 — Dumbo — Supervising Director • 1947 — Fun and Fancy Free — Production Supervisor • 1948 — Melody Time • Seal Island (Documentary Short) • 1949 — The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad • 1950 — Cinderella • Beaver Valley (Documentary Short) • 1951 — Alice in Wonderland • Nature's Half Acre (Documentary Short) • 1952 — The Olympic Elk (Documentary Short) • Water Birds (Documentary Short) — Director • 1953 — Bear Country (Short Documentary) — Associate Producer • The Alaskan Eskimo (Documentary Short) • Prowlers of the Everglades (Documentary Short) • The Living Desert (Documentary) — Associate Producer • 1954 — The Vanishing Prairie (Documentary) • Siam (Documentary Short) — Producer • 1955 — Switzerland (Documentary Short) — Director • The African Lion (Documentary) — Associate Producer • Toontown’s Mars — Associate Producer • 1956 — The Blue Men of Morocco (Documentary Short) • Secrets of Life (Documentary) — Producer • Sardinia (Documentary Short) — Director • Samoa (Documentary Short) • 1956–1957 — The Magical World of Disney (TV Series) — Producer - 2 Episodes • 1957 — Lapland (Documentary Short) — Director • Portugal (Documentary Short) — Producer • 1958 — Ama Girls (Documentary Short) • White Wilderness (Documentary) • 1959 — Mysteries of the Deep (Documentary Short) — Production Associate • 1960 — Islands of the Sea (Documentary Short) • 1955–1960 — The Magical World of Disney (TV Series) — Director - 2 Episodes • 1964 — The Magical World of Disney (TV Series) — Sequence Director - 1 Episode • 1970 — Dad... Can I Borrow the Car? (TV Short) — Production Supervisor • 1972 — The Magical World of Disney (TV Series) — Production Supervisor - 1 Episode • 1975 — The Best of Walt Disney's True-Life Adventures (Documentary) — Producer • 1980 — Mickey Mouse Disco (Short) — Director • 1984 — DTV: Rock, Rhythm & Blues (Video) • DTV: Pop & Rock (Video) • DTV: Golden Oldies (Video) • 1985 — The Walt Disney Comedy and Magic Revue (Video Short) — Director: Archive Footage • 2000 — Fantasia 2000 — Production Supervisor - Segment "The Sorcerer's Apprentice"
Career and activity
Career and activity
Ben Sharpsteen worked in film production. He was employed by Barré Studio, International Film Service, Fleischer Studios and Walt Disney Studios.
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Ben Sharpsteen died at Calistoga.
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Ben Sharpsteen received Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject), Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature Film and Disney Legends.
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- 1.Disney Legends - Ben Sharpsteen
- 2.en Steven Watts, Référence:The Magic Kingdom (Steven Watts) The Magic Kingdom, p. 194
- 3.en Steven Watts, Référence:The Magic Kingdom (Steven Watts) The Magic Kingdom, p. 389
- 4.en Dave Smith (archiviste) Dave Smith, Référence:Disney A to Z: The Official Encyclopedia (Dave Smith)#Second Edition Disney A to Z: The Updated Official Encyclopedia, p. 495
- 5.en Steven Watts, Référence:The Magic Kingdom (Steven Watts) The Magic Kingdom, p. 92
- 6.en Russel Merritt & J.B. Kaufman, Référence:Walt Disney's Silly Symphonies (Russel Merritt and J. B. Kaufman) Walt Disney's Silly Symphonies, p. 37
- 7.Donald W Graham - Biography
- 8.en Russel Merritt & J.B. Kaufman, Référence:Walt Disney's Silly Symphonies (Russel Merritt and J. B. Kaufman) Walt Disney's Silly Symphonies, p. 160
- 9.en Steven Watts, Référence:The Magic Kingdom (Steven Watts) The Magic Kingdom, p. 198
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