Richard M. Sherman

Born: 1928-06-12

Richard Morton Sherman (June 12, 1928 - May 25, 2024) was an American songwriter. He worked in musical movies with his brother Robert B. Sherman. Some of the Sherman Brothers' best known songs were in live action and animated musical films including: "Mary Poppins," "The Jungle Book," "The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh," "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang," "Bedknobs and Broomsticks," "The Slipper and the Rose," and "Charlotte's Web." Their most well-known work is the theme park song "It's a Small World (After All)."


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Mary Poppins

as Penguin / Pearly (voice) (uncredited)
Released: 1964-12-17

Mr Banks is looking for a nanny for his two mischievous children and comes across Mary Poppins,...

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The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story

as Self
Released: 2009-04-24

The troubled fraternal relationship between songwriters Robert B. Sherman and Richard M....

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The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz

as Self
Released: 2005-10-25

"The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz" - a featurette narrated by Sydney Pollack.

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The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh: The Story Behind the Masterpiece

as Self - Songwriter
Released: 1996-03-27

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh: The Story Behind the Masterpiece is a behind-the-scenes...

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The Real Mary Poppins

as Self
Released: 2014-01-17

Explore the fascinating relationship between author P. L. Travers and her much-loved character,...

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Disney 100: A Century of Dreams - A Special Edition of 20/20

as Self
Released: 2023-12-14

Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the entertainment company with interviews, rare footage...

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From Rags to Riches: The Making of Cinderella

as Self
Released: 2005-10-04

The making of Cinderella (1950).

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Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious: The Making of 'Mary Poppins'

as Self
Released: 2004-12-14

Using archival, never-before-released footage and newly shot interviews, this is a definitive...

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Cubby Broccoli: The Man Behind Bond

as uncredited
Released: 2000-01-01

Short documentary about Cubby Broccoli.

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Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me

as Self
Released: 2009-11-04

Commemorating the centennial of Mercer's birth, this documentary is part biography, part...

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Adventure Thru the Walt Disney Archives

as Self
Released: 2020-06-27

Explore the rich history of the Walt Disney Archives as legendary producer and host Don Hahn...

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Music Magic: The Sherman Brothers - Bedknobs and Broomsticks

as Self
Released: 2001-03-20

A short but informative documentary on the the 1971 Disney movie "Bedknobs and Broomsticks,"...

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Behind the Magic: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

as Himself
Released: 2015-12-13

The story of the rocky road that Walt Disney took to get his interpretation of "Snow White and...

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Songs of the Silly Symphonies

as uncredited
Released: 2001-01-05

Leonard Maltin talks with song writer Richard M. Sherman about Disney music.

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Music Magic: The Sherman Brothers - The Sword in the Stone

as Self
Released: 2001-03-20

Short Documentary on the Sherman Brothers: Theses two brothers discuss the songs and lyrics for...

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The Fantasia Legacy: The Concert Feature

as Self
Released: 2000-11-14

Documentary on the making of Walt Disney’s Fantasia.

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The Family Band Album

as Self
Released: 2004-07-06

Composer Richard Sherman, and actors Lesley Ann Warren and John Davidson reminisce about the...

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The Art of Mary Blair

as Self
Released: 2005-01-01

Short Documentary on the art of Mary Blair: An extraordinary talented artist.

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Fred MacMurray: With Fondness

as Self
Released: 2006-03-07

Actors remember the great Fred MacMurray.

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The Sherman Brothers: The Aristocrats of Disney Songs

as uncredited
Released: 2008-02-04

Comments from composers Richard and Robert Sherman.

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The Musical Legacy of Paul Smith

as Composer
Released: 2003-05-20

A Disney featurette about composer Paul Smith.

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The Oscars

as Self
First aired: 1953-03-19

An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The...

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Sound of Cinema: The Music That Made the Movies

as Self - Participant
First aired: 2013-09-12

Series celebrating the art of the cinema soundtrack, as Neil Brand explores the work of the...

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