Ben Sharpsteen

Known For: Visual Effects
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: November 4, 1895
Day of Death: December 20, 1980 (85 years old)
Place of Birth: Tacoma, Washington, USA
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.
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The Night Before Christmas

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Old King Cole

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Birds in the Spring

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Father Noah's Ark

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Lullaby Land

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The Pied Piper

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Building a Building

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The Mad Doctor

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Mickey's Mellerdrammer

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Mickey's Mechanical Man

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Mickey's Gala Premiere

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Puppy Love
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The Clock Store

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The Spider and the Fly

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The Fox Hunt

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The Birthday Party

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Birds of a Feather

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Traffic Troubles

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Mother Goose Melodies

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The China Plate

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The Busy Beavers

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The Cat's Out

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Egyptian Melodies

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The Beach Party

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Mickey's Orphans