Quick Facts
Born:
1928-06-12
Birthplace:
New York, New York
Credits:
33 Total Roles
Richard M. Sherman
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Biography
Richard Morton Sherman (June 12, 1928 - May 25, 2024) was an American songwriter. He worked in musical movies with his brother Robert B. Sherman. Some of the Sherman Brothers' best known songs were in live action and animated musical films including: "Mary Poppins," "The Jungle Book," "The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh," "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang," "Bedknobs and Broomsticks," "The Slipper and the Rose," and "Charlotte's Web." Their most well-known work is the theme park song "It's a Small World (After All)."
Known For
Mary Poppins
Penguin / Pearly (Voice) (Uncredited)
Christopher Robin
Singer (uncredited)
The Oscars
Self
American Experience
Self
The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story
Self
Disney 100: A Century of Dreams – A Special Edition of 20/20
Self
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh: The Story Behind the Masterpiece
Self - Songwriter
Adventure Thru the Walt Disney Archives
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Last Verse MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2023 | Disney 100: A Century of Dreams – A Special Edition of 20/20 MOVIE | Self |
| 2020 | Adventure Thru the Walt Disney Archives MOVIE | Self |
| 2018 | Christopher Robin MOVIE | Singer (uncredited) |
| 2015 | Behind the Magic: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs MOVIE | Himself |
| 2014 | The Real Mary Poppins MOVIE | Self |
| 2013 | Sound of Cinema: The Music That Made the Movies TV | Self - Participant |
| 2009 | Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me MOVIE | Self |
| 2009 | Brazzle Dazzle Effects: Behind Disney's Movie Magic MOVIE | Self (Archive footage) |
| 2009 | The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story MOVIE | Self |