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Ben Sharpsteen

Ben Sharpsteen

Visual Effects · Born 1895-11-04 · Tacoma, Washington, USA

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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. 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.

Movies & TV Shows

  1. The Disneyland Story (1954) — Self

Directed

  1. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1938) — Director
  2. Pinocchio (1940) — Director
  3. Dumbo (1941) — Director
  4. Fantasia (1940) — Director
  5. Mickey's Trailer (1938) — Director
  6. Clock Cleaners (1937) — Director
  7. Hawaiian Holiday (1937) — Director
  8. On Ice (1935) — Director
  9. Boat Builders (1938) — Director
  10. Mickey's Fire Brigade (1935) — Director
  11. Donald and Pluto (1936) — Director
  12. Don Donald (1937) — Director
  13. Moving Day (1936) — Director
  14. Polar Trappers (1938) — Director
  15. The Cookie Carnival (1935) — Director
  16. Moose Hunters (1937) — Director
  17. Mickey's Service Station (1935) — Director
  18. Mickey's Circus (1936) — Director
  19. The Fox Hunt (1938) — Director
  20. The Worm Turns (1937) — Director
  21. Two-Gun Mickey (1934) — Director
  22. The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) — Director
  23. Orphan's Picnic (1936) — Director
  24. The New Spirit (1942) — Director
  25. Broken Toys (1935) — Director
  26. Pluto's Quin-puplets (1937) — Director
  27. Cock o' the Walk (1935) — Director
  28. Celebrate Christmas With Mickey, Donald & Friends (2000) — Director
  29. Out of the Frying Pan Into the Firing Line (1942) — Director
  30. Water Birds (1952) — Director
  31. Mickey Mouse Disco (1980) — Director
  32. Ama Girls (1958) — Director
  33. Mysteries of the Deep (1959) — Director
  34. Samoa (1956) — Director
  35. Switzerland (1955) — Director
  36. Mickey & Minnie 10 Classic Shorts (Volume 1) (2023) — Director
  37. Portugal (1957) — Director
  38. 100 Years of Disney Animation: A Shorts Celebration (2023) — Director
  39. The Bootblack (1920) — Director
  40. Walt Disney Masterpieces (1967) — Director