Robert B. Sherman

Composer

Born: December 19, 1925 (86 years old)

Died: March 5, 2012

Place of birth: New York City, New York

Biography

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.

Filmography (40)

• The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story (2009, ★ 7.3)
• Mary Poppins (1964, ★ 7.5)
• The Jungle Book (1967, ★ 7.3)
• Snoopy, Come Home (1972, ★ 7.1)
• The Sword in the Stone (1963, ★ 7.2)
• Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971, ★ 7)
• Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree (1966, ★ 7.6)
• Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too (1974, ★ 7.8)
• Beverly Hills Cop III (1994, ★ 5.9)
• Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968, ★ 6.8)
• The Slipper and the Rose (1976, ★ 6.8)
• Cubby Broccoli: The Man Behind Bond (2000, ★ 5.8)
• Father Brown (1974, ★ 6.6)
• Great Performances (1971, ★ 5.8)
• The Gnome-Mobile (1967, ★ 6.2)
• Charlotte's Web (1973, ★ 6.8)
• Tom Sawyer (1973, ★ 6.3)
• Huckleberry Finn (1974, ★ 5.8)
• Summer Magic (1963, ★ 6.6)
• The Monkey's Uncle (1965, ★ 5.7)
• The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin (1967, ★ 6.6)
• The Happiest Millionaire (1967, ★ 6.9)
• Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day (1968, ★ 7.3)
• The Aristocats (1970, ★ 7.3)
• The Parent Trap (1961, ★ 7)
• Winnie the Pooh and a Day for Eeyore (1983, ★ 6.7)
• The Tigger Movie (2000, ★ 6.6)
• Winnie the Pooh: Seasons of Giving (1999, ★ 6.8)
• Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland (1989, ★ 6.9)
• The Jungle Book (2016, ★ 6.9)