As Actor
The Disneyland Story
1954
8.0
Ben Sharpsteen
Acting
Birth Date
November 4, 1895
Place of Birth
Tacoma, Washington, USA
Date of Death
December 20, 1980
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.
Complete Filmography
As Director
Water Birds
1952
6.8
As Director
The New Spirit
1942
5.7
As Director
Dumbo
1941
7.0
As Director
Fantasia
1940
7.4
As Director
Pinocchio
1940
7.1
As Director
The Fox Hunt
1938
6.0
As Director
Mickey's Trailer
1938
7.4
As Director
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
1938
7.1
As Director
Hawaiian Holiday
1937
6.7
As Director
Moose Hunters
1937
6.3
As Director
Mickey's Circus
1936
6.0
As Director
On Ice
1935
6.7
As Director
Mickey's Fire Brigade
1935
7.0
As Director
Mickey's Service Station
1935
6.7
As Director
Two-Gun Mickey
1934
6.1