Biography
Benjamin Sharpsteen was an American film director and animator. He is best known for his work at Walt Disney Productions, though he also worked for Fleischer Studios in his early years. He directed 31 films between 1920 and 1980. Sharpsteen created a museum documenting the history of California's first millionaire, Sam Brannan, and the history of the Upper Napa Valley as well as more on Sharpsteen's life and work at the Sharpsteen Museum located in Calistoga, California. He died in Napa County, California.
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Awards & recognition
- Disney Legends · 1998
- Academy Award — Best Documentary (Short Subject) · 1959
- Academy Award — Best Documentary Feature Film · 1959
- Academy Award — Best Documentary Feature Film · 1959 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Documentary (Short Subject) · 1959 · nominated
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- Academy Award — Best Live Action Short Film · 1958 · nominated
Filmography22 titles
The Olympic Elk
Mickey's Trailer
Fantasia
Alice in Wonderland
The Living Desert
Cinderella
Pinocchio
Clock Cleaners
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Dumbo
Water Birds
Boat Builders
On Ice
Hawaiian Holiday
Building a Building
The Wise Little Hen
Santa's Workshop
The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad
The Grasshopper and the Ants
The Pied Piper
Fun and Fancy Free
Babes in the Woods