Ben Sharpsteen

Ben Sharpsteen

Deceased · Born: Nov 4, 1895 · Died: Dec 20, 1980

Known For

Santa's WorkshopSanta's Workshop
The Grasshopper and the AntsThe Grasshopper and the Ants
The Wise Little HenThe Wise Little Hen
The Mad DoctorThe Mad Doctor

Personal Details

BornNov 4, 1895 Tacoma, Washington, USA

Biography

Born in the city of Tacoma, located in the state of Washington, this individual's journey began with a formal education at an agricultural college, where they initially pursued a career in the field. However, their plans took a dramatic turn when they decided to put their skills to use in a different capacity, joining the United States Marine Corps during a time of war.

Career

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2023
100 Years of Disney Animation: A Shorts Celebration
100 Years of Disney Animation: A Shorts Celebration as Director
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1980
Mickey Mouse Disco
Mickey Mouse Disco as Director
{"id":201077,"title":"Mysteries of the Deep","year":"1959","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/mysteries-of-the-deep","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_201077.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_201077.jpg"},"released":1}
1959
Mysteries of the Deep
Mysteries of the Deep as Director
{"id":173931,"title":"Ama Girls","year":"1958","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/ama-girls","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_173931.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_173931.jpg"},"released":1}
1958
Ama Girls
Ama Girls as Director
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1957
Lapland
Lapland as Director
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Portugal
Portugal as Director
{"id":174117,"title":"Samoa","year":"1956","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/samoa","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_174117.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_174117.jpg"},"released":1}
1956
Samoa
Samoa as Director
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Sardinia
Sardinia as Director
{"id":174389,"title":"Water Birds","year":"1952","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/water-birds","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_174389.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_174389.jpg"},"released":1}
1952
Water Birds
Water Birds as Director
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1942
Out of the Frying Pan Into the Firing Line
Out of the Frying Pan Into the Firing Line as Director
{"id":71099,"title":"The New Spirit","year":"1942","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-new-spirit","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71099.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71099.jpg"},"released":1}
The New Spirit
The New Spirit as Director
{"id":10302,"title":"Dumbo","year":"1941","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/dumbo","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7efh3qne0ce0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7efh3qne0ce0.jpg"},"released":1}
1941
Dumbo
Dumbo as Director
{"id":4147,"title":"Fantasia","year":"1940","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/fantasia","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/27h6to47dkig.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/27h6to47dkig.jpg"},"released":1}
1940
Fantasia
Fantasia as Director
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Pinocchio
Pinocchio as Director
{"id":72521,"title":"Boat Builders","year":"1938","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/boat-builders","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72521.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72521.jpg"},"released":1}
1938
Boat Builders
Boat Builders as Director
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Polar Trappers
Polar Trappers as Director
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The Fox Hunt
The Fox Hunt as Director
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Mickey's Trailer
Mickey's Trailer as Director
{"id":72947,"title":"Don Donald","year":"1937","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/don-donald","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72947.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72947.jpg"},"released":1}
1937
Don Donald
Don Donald as Director
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Moose Hunters
Moose Hunters as Director
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The Worm Turns
The Worm Turns as Director
{"id":72907,"title":"Hawaiian Holiday","year":"1937","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/hawaiian-holiday","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72907.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72907.jpg"},"released":1}
Hawaiian Holiday
Hawaiian Holiday as Director
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Clock Cleaners
Clock Cleaners as Director
{"id":4788,"title":"Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs","year":"1937","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/snow-white-and-the-seven-dwarfs","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4ltvgg78q680.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4ltvgg78q680.jpg"},"released":1}
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs as Director
{"id":73325,"title":"Moving Day","year":"1936","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/moving-day-1936","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73325.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73325.jpg"},"released":1}
1936
Moving Day
Moving Day as Director
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Mickey's Circus
Mickey's Circus as Director
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Orphans' Picnic
Orphans' Picnic as Director
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Donald and Pluto
Donald and Pluto as Director
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1935
Broken Toys
Broken Toys as Director
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On Ice
On Ice as Director
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Mickey's Fire Brigade
Mickey's Fire Brigade as Director
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The Cookie Carnival
The Cookie Carnival as Director
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Cock o' the Walk
Cock o' the Walk as Director
{"id":83337,"title":"Mickey's Service Station","year":"1935","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/mickeys-service-station-1935","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_83337.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_83337.jpg"},"released":1}
Mickey's Service Station
Mickey's Service Station as Director
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1934
Two-Gun Mickey
Two-Gun Mickey as Director