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Robert B. Sherman

Robert B. Sherman

Robert Bernard Sherman (December 19, 1925 – March 6, 2012) was an American songwriter, best known for his work in musical films with his brother, Richard M. Sherman. The 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 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 (After All)" possibly the most-performed song (in public) in history.

Known for

The Last Verse
The Last Verse
2024 • Self (archive footage)
The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story
The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story
2009 • Self
The Sherman Brothers: The Aristocrats of Disney Songs
The Sherman Brothers: The Aristocrats of Disney Songs
2008
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious: The Making of 'Mary Poppins'
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious: The Making of 'Mary Poppins'
2004 • Self
Music Magic: The Sherman Brothers - Bedknobs and Broomsticks
Music Magic: The Sherman Brothers - Bedknobs and Broomsticks
2001 • Self
Music Magic: The Sherman Brothers - The Sword in the Stone
Music Magic: The Sherman Brothers - The Sword in the Stone
2001 • Self
Cubby Broccoli: The Man Behind Bond
Cubby Broccoli: The Man Behind Bond
2000
Walt Disney's 'The Jungle Book': The Making of a Musical Masterpiece
Walt Disney's 'The Jungle Book': The Making of a Musical Masterpiece
1997 • Self

Full filmography

The Last Verse
The Last Verse
2024 • Self (archive footage)
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