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Robert B. Sherman

Sound

Born December 19, 1925 · New York City, New York

Died March 5, 2012

Biography

Robert Bernard Sherman was an American songwriter. Best known for his work in musical films with his brother, Richard M. Sherman, they, known as 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 Sword in the Stone, 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 " possibly the most-performed song in history.

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Awards & recognition

  • Academy Award — Best Original Score · 1965
  • Academy Award — Best Original Song · 1965
  • Grammy Award — Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media · 1965
  • National Medal of Arts
  • Purple Heart
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  • World War II Victory Medal
  • Academy Award — Best Original Song · 1979 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Original Song Score · 1978 · nominated
  • Grammy Award — Best Musical Theater Album · 1975 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Original Song Score · 1974 · nominated
  • Grammy Award — Best Recording for Children · 1973 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Original Song Score · 1972 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Original Song · 1972 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Original Song · 1969 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Original Score · 1965 · nominated

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