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Robert B. Sherman
Born 1925-12-19New York City, New York
Robert Bernard Sherman (December 19, 1925 – March 6, 2012) was an American songwriter, best known for his work in musical films with his brother, Richard M. Sherman. The Sherman brothers produced more motion picture song scores than any other songwriting team in film history. Some of their songs were incorporated into live action and animation musical films including Mary Poppins, The Happiest Millionaire, The Jungle Book, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Slipper and the Rose, and Charlotte's Web. Their best-known work is "It's a Small World (After All)" possibly the most-performed song (in public) in history.
Screen work
Movies & roles
The Last VerseSelf (archive footage)The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' StorySelfThe Sherman Brothers: The Aristocrats of Disney SongsRoleSupercalifragilisticexpialidocious: The Making of 'Mary Poppins'SelfThe Making of Chitty Chitty Bang BangSelf - Composer / Self - Guest (as Robert Sherman)Music Magic: The Sherman Brothers - The Sword in the StoneSelfMusic Magic: The Sherman Brothers - Bedknobs and BroomsticksSelfCubby Broccoli: The Man Behind BondRoleWalt Disney's 'The Jungle Book': The Making of a Musical MasterpieceSelfBeverly Hills Cop IIIBar PatronMary PoppinsPearly Banjo Player (Voice) (Uncredited)