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Richard M. Sherman

Jun 12, 1928 - May 25, 2024 (95 years old) in New York, New York

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)."

Known For

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American Experience
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The Oscars
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Sound of Cinema: The Music That Made the Movies
Self - Participant
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Christopher Robin
Singer
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The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story
Self
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Disney 100: A Century of Dreams – A Special Edition of 20/20
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Mary Poppins: From Page to Stage
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The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh: The Story Behind the Masterpiece
Self - Songwriter
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Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me
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Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious: The Making of 'Mary Poppins'
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