Ben Sharpsteen
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Born November 4, 1895·Died December 20, 1980 (at 85)·Tacoma, Washington, USA·Male
Biography
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.
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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
the most rated titles across all credits
Filmography
127 credits across 121 titlesVisual Effects
59 creditsDirecting
51 creditsProduction
13 creditsArt
2 creditsCrew
1 creditAs self
1 creditTalk shows, festival coverage and documentary appearances, kept out of the acting list.
