Ben Sharpsteen
Visual EffectsBenjamin 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
Filmography — Acting
Filmography — Crew
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Director
Pinocchio
Director
Fantasia
Director
Dumbo
Director
Mickey's Trailer
Director
Polar Trappers
Director
On Ice
Director
Donald and Pluto
Director
Clock Cleaners
Director
Boat Builders
Director
Don Donald
Director
The Living Desert
Producer
Moving Day
Director
Mickey's Circus
Director
Orphan's Picnic
Director
Moose Hunters
Director
Mickey's Fire Brigade
Director
Sardinia
Director
The New Spirit
Director
Cock o' the Walk
Director
The Worm Turns
Director
Hawaiian Holiday
Director
Water Birds
Director
Mickey Mouse Disco
Director
Broken Toys
Director
Mickey & Minnie 10 Classic Shorts (Volume 1)
Director
Walt Disney Masterpieces
Director
The Fox Hunt
Director
Celebrate Christmas With Mickey, Donald & Friends
Director
Out of the Frying Pan Into the Firing Line
Director
Mickey's Service Station
Director
Samoa
Director
The Navajos: Children of the Gods
Producer
Two-Gun Mickey
Director
Mysteries of the Deep
Director
Ama Girls
Director
The Cookie Carnival
Director
Escape to Paradise/Water Birds
Director
Mickey's Review
Director
Pluto's Quin-puplets
Director
100 Years of Disney Animation: A Shorts Celebration
Director
Japan
Director
Alaskan Sled Dog
Director
DTV: Rock, Rhythm & Blues
Director
Donald Duck's First 50 Years
Director
The Danube
Director
Lapland
Director
The Bootblack
Director
Switzerland
Director
Cruise of the Eagle
Producer
The Crisler Story/Prowlers of the Everglades
Producer
Portugal
Director