Ben Sharpsteen
Known for: Visual Effects
Born: November 3, 1895 in Tacoma, Washington, USA - Died: December 19, 1980
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 Disneyland Story
Self
Fantasia
Director
Pinocchio
Director
Dumbo
Director
The Living Desert
Producer
Portugal
Director
The Danube
Director
Japan
Director
Out of the Frying Pan Into the Firing Line
Director
The New Spirit
Director
Don Donald
Director
Broken Toys
Director
Hawaiian Holiday
Director
Monkey Melodies
Animation
Moose Hunters
Director
The Bears and the Bees
Animation
The China Shop
Animation
The Clock Store
Animation
The Spider and the Fly
Animation
The Worm Turns
Director
Winter
Animation
Pluto's Quin-puplets
Director
The Fox Hunt
Director
Polar Trappers
Director