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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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