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Ben Sharpsteen

Bio: Benjamin Sharpsteen was an American film director and producer for Disney. He was born on 4 November 1895 in Tacoma, Washington

Born: Mon, Nov 04 1895

Birthplace: Tacoma, Washington, USA

Death: Sat, Dec 20 1980

Ben Sharpsteen is 85 years old

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100 Years of Disney Animation: A Shorts Celebration

Ben Sharpsteen would have been no older than 85 in 100 Years of Disney Animation: A Shorts Celebration as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 07 2023

Mickey & Minnie 10 Classic Shorts (Volume 1)

Ben Sharpsteen would have been no older than 85 in Mickey & Minnie 10 Classic Shorts (Volume 1) as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 31 2023

Celebrate Christmas With Mickey, Donald & Friends

Ben Sharpsteen would have been no older than 85 in Celebrate Christmas With Mickey, Donald & Friends as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2000

Mickey's Family Album

Ben Sharpsteen would have been no older than 85 in Mickey's Family Album as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 11 1998

Dingo aux jeux olympiques

Ben Sharpsteen would have been no older than 85 in Dingo aux jeux olympiques as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 01 1992

Donald Duck's First 50 Years

Ben Sharpsteen would have been no older than 85 in Donald Duck's First 50 Years as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 06 1984

Mickey Mouse Disco

Ben Sharpsteen was 84 in Mickey Mouse Disco as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 25 1980

Walt Disney Masterpieces

Ben Sharpsteen was 71 in Walt Disney Masterpieces as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 28 1967

Escape to Paradise/Water Birds

Ben Sharpsteen was 65 in Escape to Paradise/Water Birds as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 18 1960

The Danube

Ben Sharpsteen was 64 in The Danube as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 27 1960

Japan

Ben Sharpsteen was 64 in Japan as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 06 1960

Mysteries of the Deep

Ben Sharpsteen was 64 in Mysteries of the Deep as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 16 1959

Cruise of the Eagle

Ben Sharpsteen was 63 in Cruise of the Eagle as 'Producer, Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 19 1959

Ama Girls

Ben Sharpsteen was 62 in Ama Girls as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 09 1958

Portugal

Ben Sharpsteen was 62 in Portugal as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 1957

The Navajos: Children of the Gods

Ben Sharpsteen was 62 in The Navajos: Children of the Gods as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 01 1957

Lapland

Ben Sharpsteen was 61 in Lapland as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 03 1957

Alaskan Sled Dog

Ben Sharpsteen was 61 in Alaskan Sled Dog as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 03 1957

The Crisler Story/Prowlers of the Everglades

Ben Sharpsteen was 61 in The Crisler Story/Prowlers of the Everglades as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 27 1957

The Blue Men of Morocco

Ben Sharpsteen was 61 in The Blue Men of Morocco as 'Associate Producer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 14 1957

Samoa

Ben Sharpsteen was 61 in Samoa as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 25 1956

Sardinia

Ben Sharpsteen was 60 in Sardinia as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 17 1956

Switzerland

Ben Sharpsteen was 59 in Switzerland as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 16 1955

The Living Desert

Ben Sharpsteen was 58 in The Living Desert as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 10 1953

Water Birds

Ben Sharpsteen was 56 in Water Birds as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 26 1952

The Olympic Elk

Ben Sharpsteen was 56 in The Olympic Elk as 'Production Supervisor'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 13 1952

Alice in Wonderland

Ben Sharpsteen was 55 in Alice in Wonderland as 'Production Supervisor'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 28 1951

Cinderella

Ben Sharpsteen was 54 in Cinderella as 'Production Supervisor'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 22 1950

The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad

Ben Sharpsteen was 53 in The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad as 'Production Supervisor'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 05 1949

Out of the Frying Pan Into the Firing Line

Ben Sharpsteen was 46 in Out of the Frying Pan Into the Firing Line as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 29 1942

The New Spirit

Ben Sharpsteen was 46 in The New Spirit as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 22 1942

Dumbo

Ben Sharpsteen was 45 in Dumbo as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 31 1941

Fantasia

Ben Sharpsteen was 45 in Fantasia as 'Director, Production Supervisor'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 13 1940

Pinocchio

Ben Sharpsteen was 44 in Pinocchio as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 23 1940

The Fox Hunt

Ben Sharpsteen was 42 in The Fox Hunt as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 29 1938

Polar Trappers

Ben Sharpsteen was 42 in Polar Trappers as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 17 1938

Mickey's Trailer

Ben Sharpsteen was 42 in Mickey's Trailer as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 06 1938

Boat Builders

Ben Sharpsteen was 42 in Boat Builders as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 25 1938

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Ben Sharpsteen was 42 in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs as 'Sequence Supervisor, Post Production Supervisor, Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 14 1938

Pluto's Quin-puplets

Ben Sharpsteen was 42 in Pluto's Quin-puplets as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 26 1937

Clock Cleaners

Ben Sharpsteen was 41 in Clock Cleaners as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 15 1937

Hawaiian Holiday

Ben Sharpsteen was 41 in Hawaiian Holiday as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 24 1937

Mickey's Review

Ben Sharpsteen was 41 in Mickey's Review as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 15 1937

Moose Hunters

Ben Sharpsteen was 41 in Moose Hunters as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 20 1937

Don Donald

Ben Sharpsteen was 41 in Don Donald as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 09 1937

The Worm Turns

Ben Sharpsteen was 41 in The Worm Turns as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 02 1937

Donald and Pluto

Ben Sharpsteen was 40 in Donald and Pluto as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 12 1936

Mickey's Circus

Ben Sharpsteen was 40 in Mickey's Circus as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 01 1936

Moving Day

Ben Sharpsteen was 40 in Moving Day as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 20 1936

Orphan's Picnic

Ben Sharpsteen was 40 in Orphan's Picnic as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 15 1936

Broken Toys

Ben Sharpsteen was 40 in Broken Toys as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 14 1935

Cock o' the Walk

Ben Sharpsteen was 40 in Cock o' the Walk as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 30 1935

On Ice

Ben Sharpsteen was 39 in On Ice as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 28 1935

Mickey's Fire Brigade

Ben Sharpsteen was 39 in Mickey's Fire Brigade as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 03 1935

The Cookie Carnival

Ben Sharpsteen was 39 in The Cookie Carnival as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 25 1935

Mickey's Service Station

Ben Sharpsteen was 39 in Mickey's Service Station as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 23 1935

Two-Gun Mickey

Ben Sharpsteen was 39 in Two-Gun Mickey as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 15 1934

Mickey Plays Papa

Ben Sharpsteen was 38 in Mickey Plays Papa as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 28 1934

Peculiar Penguins

Ben Sharpsteen was 38 in Peculiar Penguins as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 1934

The Wise Little Hen

Ben Sharpsteen was 38 in The Wise Little Hen as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 08 1934

The Hot Choc-late Soldiers

Ben Sharpsteen was 38 in The Hot Choc-late Soldiers as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 24 1934

Funny Little Bunnies

Ben Sharpsteen was 38 in Funny Little Bunnies as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 24 1934

The Grasshopper and the Ants

Ben Sharpsteen was 38 in The Grasshopper and the Ants as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 10 1934

Shanghaied

Ben Sharpsteen was 38 in Shanghaied as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 13 1934

The China Shop

Ben Sharpsteen was 38 in The China Shop as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 13 1934

The Night Before Christmas

Ben Sharpsteen was 38 in The Night Before Christmas as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 09 1933

The Pied Piper

Ben Sharpsteen was 37 in The Pied Piper as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 16 1933

Puppy Love

Ben Sharpsteen was 37 in Puppy Love as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 01 1933

Lullaby Land

Ben Sharpsteen was 37 in Lullaby Land as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 19 1933

Old King Cole

Ben Sharpsteen was 37 in Old King Cole as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 29 1933

Mickey's Gala Premiere

Ben Sharpsteen was 37 in Mickey's Gala Premiere as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 01 1933

Mickey's Mechanical Man

Ben Sharpsteen was 37 in Mickey's Mechanical Man as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 16 1933

Father Noah's Ark

Ben Sharpsteen was 37 in Father Noah's Ark as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 08 1933

Mickey's Mellerdrammer

Ben Sharpsteen was 37 in Mickey's Mellerdrammer as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 17 1933

Birds in the Spring

Ben Sharpsteen was 37 in Birds in the Spring as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 11 1933

The Mad Doctor

Ben Sharpsteen was 37 in The Mad Doctor as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 21 1933

Building a Building

Ben Sharpsteen was 37 in Building a Building as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 07 1933

Mickey's Good Deed

Ben Sharpsteen was 37 in Mickey's Good Deed as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 17 1932

Santa's Workshop

Ben Sharpsteen was 37 in Santa's Workshop as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 10 1932

Babes in the Woods

Ben Sharpsteen was 37 in Babes in the Woods as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 19 1932

The Klondike Kid

Ben Sharpsteen was 37 in The Klondike Kid as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 12 1932

The Whoopee Party

Ben Sharpsteen was 36 in The Whoopee Party as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 17 1932

King Neptune

Ben Sharpsteen was 36 in King Neptune as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 10 1932

Trader Mickey

Ben Sharpsteen was 36 in Trader Mickey as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 19 1932

Mickey in Arabia

Ben Sharpsteen was 36 in Mickey in Arabia as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 17 1932

The Bears and the Bees

Ben Sharpsteen was 36 in The Bears and the Bees as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 09 1932

Just Dogs

Ben Sharpsteen was 36 in Just Dogs as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 16 1932

The Duck Hunt

Ben Sharpsteen was 36 in The Duck Hunt as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 28 1932

The Bird Store

Ben Sharpsteen was 36 in The Bird Store as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 16 1932

Mickey's Orphans

Ben Sharpsteen was 36 in Mickey's Orphans as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 09 1931

The Beach Party

Ben Sharpsteen was 36 in The Beach Party as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 04 1931

The Fox Hunt

Ben Sharpsteen was 35 in The Fox Hunt as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 21 1931

The Spider and the Fly

Ben Sharpsteen was 35 in The Spider and the Fly as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 15 1931

The Clock Store

Ben Sharpsteen was 35 in The Clock Store as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 28 1931

Egyptian Melodies

Ben Sharpsteen was 35 in Egyptian Melodies as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 21 1931

The Cat's Out

Ben Sharpsteen was 35 in The Cat's Out as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 28 1931

The Busy Beavers

Ben Sharpsteen was 35 in The Busy Beavers as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 22 1931

The China Plate

Ben Sharpsteen was 35 in The China Plate as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 22 1931

Mother Goose Melodies

Ben Sharpsteen was 35 in Mother Goose Melodies as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 15 1931

Traffic Troubles

Ben Sharpsteen was 35 in Traffic Troubles as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 14 1931

Birds of a Feather

Ben Sharpsteen was 35 in Birds of a Feather as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 03 1931

The Birthday Party

Ben Sharpsteen was 35 in The Birthday Party as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 06 1931

Playful Pan

Ben Sharpsteen was 35 in Playful Pan as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 27 1930

Pioneer Days

Ben Sharpsteen was 35 in Pioneer Days as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 05 1930

Winter

Ben Sharpsteen was 34 in Winter as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 30 1930

The Gorilla Mystery

Ben Sharpsteen was 34 in The Gorilla Mystery as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 03 1930

Monkey Melodies

Ben Sharpsteen was 34 in Monkey Melodies as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 09 1930

The Chain Gang

Ben Sharpsteen was 34 in The Chain Gang as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 06 1930

The Fire Fighters

Ben Sharpsteen was 34 in The Fire Fighters as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 24 1930

Midnight in a Toy Shop

Ben Sharpsteen was 34 in Midnight in a Toy Shop as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 03 1930

Arctic Antics

Ben Sharpsteen was 34 in Arctic Antics as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 05 1930

Frolicking Fish

Ben Sharpsteen was 34 in Frolicking Fish as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 08 1930

Cannibal Capers

Ben Sharpsteen was 34 in Cannibal Capers as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 13 1930

Mickey's Choo-Choo

Ben Sharpsteen was 33 in Mickey's Choo-Choo as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 30 1929

El Terrible Toreador

Ben Sharpsteen was 33 in El Terrible Toreador as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 26 1929

The Bootblack

Ben Sharpsteen was 25 in The Bootblack as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 05 1920

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The Wonderful World of Disney

Ben Sharpsteen was 58+ in The Wonderful World of Disney as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 27 1954