Ben Sharpsteen

About

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.

Known for

Snow White and the Seven DwarfsMovie • 1938Alice in WonderlandMovie • 1951CinderellaMovie • 1950PinocchioMovie • 1940DumboMovie • 1941The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. ToadMovie • 1949FantasiaMovie • 1940The Wonderful World of DisneySeries • 1954Fun and Fancy FreeMovie • 1947Mickey's TrailerMovie • 1938On IceMovie • 1935Boat BuildersMovie • 1938The Grasshopper and the AntsMovie • 1934Babes in the WoodsMovie • 1932Hawaiian HolidayMovie • 1937The Wise Little HenMovie • 1934The Living DesertMovie • 1953Clock CleanersMovie • 1937Building a BuildingMovie • 1933Don DonaldMovie • 1937Polar TrappersMovie • 1938Orphan's PicnicMovie • 1936The Pied PiperMovie • 1933Santa's WorkshopMovie • 1932