Ben Sharpsteen

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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Fantasia 1940Movie Director

Dumbo 1941Movie Director

Pinocchio 1940Movie Director

Boat Builders 1938Movie Director

The Living Desert 1953Movie Producer

Mickey's Trailer 1938Movie Director

Hawaiian Holiday 1937Movie Director

On Ice 1935Movie Director

Clock Cleaners 1937Movie Director

Orphan's Picnic 1936Movie Director

Mysteries of the Deep 1959Movie Director

Water Birds 1952Movie Director