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Richard M. Sherman

Richard M. Sherman

Born on June 12th, 1928

New York, New York

Died on May 25th, 2024

Biography

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)."

Filmography

The Last Verse

2024

Self (archive footage)

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

2023

Self

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Adventure Thru the Walt Disney Archives

2020

Self

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Behind the Magic: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

2015

Himself

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The Real Mary Poppins

2014

Self

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Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me

2009

Self

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The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story

2009

Self

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Mary Poppins: From Page to Stage

2009

Self

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The Sherman Brothers: The Aristocrats of Disney Songs

2008

Character TBA

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Till The Clouds Roll By: Real to Reel

2006

Self

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Three Little Words: Two Swell Guys

2006

Self

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Fred MacMurray: With Fondness

2006

Self

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The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz

2005

Self

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From Rags to Riches: The Making of Cinderella

2005

Self

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The Art of Mary Blair

2005

Self

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Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious: The Making of 'Mary Poppins'

2004

Self

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The Family Band Album

2004

Self

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The Musical Legacy of Paul Smith

2003

Composer

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Music Magic: The Sherman Brothers - Bedknobs and Broomsticks

2001

Self

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

2001

Self

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Songs of the Silly Symphonies

2001

Character TBA

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The Fantasia Legacy: The Concert Feature

2000

Self

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Cubby Broccoli: The Man Behind Bond

2000

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

1996

Self - Songwriter

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Mary Poppins

1964

Penguin / Pearly (voice) (uncredited)

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