Directed credits
48
Prolific
Very extensive directing filmography.
Director
Ben Sharpsteen
Visual Effects
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Directed movies: 46Directed series: 2All crew credits: 118
TMDB ID: 11426
IMDb ID: nm0789313
Known for: Visual Effects
Born: November 4, 1895
Died: December 20, 1980
Age: 85
Place of birth: Tacoma, Washington, USA
Gender: Male
Adult content flag: No
Career span: 1929 - 2023
Years active: 95
Average TMDB rating: 6.34
Wikidata: Q2549739
Also known as
Benjamin Sharpsteen
Frequent jobs
Director (48)Animation (59)Production Supervisor (5)Producer (3)Art Direction (1)Associate Producer (1)Sequence Supervisor (1)
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.
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Movies
Directed Movies
Movies directed by Ben Sharpsteen.
Director
100 Years of Disney Animation: A Shorts Celebration
2023 • Movie
Director
Mickey & Minnie 10 Classic Shorts (Volume 1)
2023 • Movie
Director
Celebrate Christmas With Mickey, Donald & Friends
2000 • Movie
Director
DTV: Rock, Rhythm & Blues
1984 • Movie
Director
Donald Duck's First 50 Years
1984 • Movie
Director
Mickey Mouse Disco
1980 • Movie
Director
Walt Disney Masterpieces
1967 • Movie
Director
Escape to Paradise/Water Birds
1960 • Movie
Director
The Danube
1960 • Movie
Director
Japan
1960 • Movie
Director
Mysteries of the Deep
1959 • Movie
Director
Cruise of the Eagle
1959 • Movie
Director
Ama Girls
1958 • Movie
Director
Portugal
1957 • Movie
Director
Lapland
1957 • Movie
Director
Alaskan Sled Dog
1957 • Movie
Director
Samoa
1956 • Movie
Director
Sardinia
1956 • Movie
Director
Switzerland
1955 • Movie
Director
Water Birds
1952 • Movie
Director
Out of the Frying Pan Into the Firing Line
1942 • Movie
Director
The New Spirit
1942 • Movie
Director
Dumbo
1941 • Movie
Director
Fantasia
1940 • Movie
Series
Directed Series
Series directed by Ben Sharpsteen.
Movies
Top Rated Movies
Highest rated movies linked with Ben Sharpsteen.
Director
Mickey's Trailer
1938 • Movie
Director
Fantasia
1940 • Movie
Production Supervisor
Alice in Wonderland
1951 • Movie
Animation
The Mad Doctor
1933 • Movie
Sequence Supervisor
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
1938 • Movie
Director
Pinocchio
1940 • Movie
Director
Clock Cleaners
1937 • Movie
Production Supervisor
Cinderella
1950 • Movie
Director
Dumbo
1941 • Movie
Director
Boat Builders
1938 • Movie
Director
On Ice
1935 • Movie
Director
Hawaiian Holiday
1937 • Movie
Movies
Most Popular Movies
Most viewed movie titles linked with Ben Sharpsteen.
Production Supervisor
Cinderella
1950 • Movie
Production Supervisor
Alice in Wonderland
1951 • Movie
Sequence Supervisor
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
1938 • Movie
Director
Pinocchio
1940 • Movie
Director
Dumbo
1941 • Movie
Director
Fantasia
1940 • Movie
Production Supervisor
The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad
1949 • Movie
Production Supervisor
Fun and Fancy Free
1947 • Movie
Animation
Shanghaied
1934 • Movie
Director
Boat Builders
1938 • Movie
Director
Polar Trappers
1938 • Movie
Animation
The Grasshopper and the Ants
1934 • Movie
Series
Most Popular Series
Most viewed series linked with Ben Sharpsteen.
Movies
Other Crew Work in Movies
Additional movie credits for Ben Sharpsteen.
Art Direction
Goofy at the Olympic Games
1992 • Movie
Producer
The Navajos: Children of the Gods
1957 • Movie
Producer
The Crisler Story/Prowlers of the Everglades
1957 • Movie
Associate Producer
The Blue Men of Morocco
1957 • Movie
Producer
The Living Desert
1953 • Movie
Production Supervisor
The Olympic Elk
1952 • Movie
Production Supervisor
Alice in Wonderland
1951 • Movie
Production Supervisor
Cinderella
1950 • Movie
Production Supervisor
The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad
1949 • Movie
Production Supervisor
Fun and Fancy Free
1947 • Movie
Sequence Supervisor
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
1938 • Movie
Animation
Mickey Plays Papa
1934 • Movie
Animation
Peculiar Penguins
1934 • Movie
Animation
The Wise Little Hen
1934 • Movie
Animation
The Hot Choc-late Soldiers
1934 • Movie
Animation
Funny Little Bunnies
1934 • Movie
Movies
Acting Appearances in Movies
Movie cast credits for Ben Sharpsteen.
