- Known For
- Sound
- Born
- June 12, 1928
- Place of Birth
- New York, New York
- Died
- May 25, 2024
Richard M. Sherman
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)."
Filmography
movieThe Last Verse
2024 · Self (archive footage)
movieDisney 100: A Century of Dreams – A Special Edition of 20/20
2023 · Self
movieOnce Upon a Studio
2023 · Songs, Musician
movieMushka
2023 · Main Title Theme Composer
movieAdventure Thru the Walt Disney Archives
2020 · Self
movieChristopher Robin
2018 · Singer, Songs
movieThe Jungle Book
2016 · Songs
movieBehind the Magic: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
2015 · Himself
movieThe Real Mary Poppins
2014 · Self
movieSaving Mr. Banks
2013 · Music Consultant
tvSound of Cinema: The Music That Made the Movies
2013 · Self - Participant
movieJohnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me
2009 · Self
movieThe Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story
2009 · Self, Music
movieMary Poppins: From Page to Stage
2009 · Self
movieThe Age of Believing: The Disney Live Action Classics
2008 · Self
movieThe Sherman Brothers: The Aristocrats of Disney Songs
2008
Till The Clouds Roll By: Real to Reel
movieTill The Clouds Roll By: Real to Reel
2006 · Self
Three Little Words: Two Swell Guys
movieThree Little Words: Two Swell Guys
2006 · Self
movieFred MacMurray: With Fondness
2006 · Self
movieThe Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz
2005 · Self
movieFrom Rags to Riches: The Making of Cinderella
2005 · Self
movieThe Art of Mary Blair
2005 · Self
movieSupercalifragilisticexpialidocious: The Making of 'Mary Poppins'
2004 · Self
movieThe Family Band Album
2004 · Self
movieThe Musical Legacy of Paul Smith
2003 · Composer
movieThe Making of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
2002 · Self - Composer & Lyricist (as Richard Sherman)
movieMusic Magic: The Sherman Brothers - The Sword in the Stone
2001 · Self
movieMusic Magic: The Sherman Brothers - Bedknobs and Broomsticks
2001 · Self
movieSongs of the Silly Symphonies
2001
movieThe Fantasia Legacy: The Concert Feature
2000 · Self
movieThe Tigger Movie
2000 · Songs
movieCubby Broccoli: The Man Behind Bond
2000
movieWinnie the Pooh: Seasons of Giving
1999 · Songs
movieThe Mighty Kong
1998 · Songs
movieWalt Disney's 'The Jungle Book': The Making of a Musical Masterpiece
1997 · Self
movieThe Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh: The Story Behind the Masterpiece
1996 · Self - Songwriter
movieLittle Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland
1989 · Songs
tvAmerican Experience
1988 · Self
tvWelcome to Pooh Corner
1983 · Songs
movieWinnie the Pooh and a Day for Eeyore
1983 · Songs
movieMagic Journeys
1982 · Songs
movieThe Dream Called EPCOT
1981 · Music
movieThe Magic of Lassie
1978 · Songs, Story, Screenplay
movieThe Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
1977 · Songs
movieThe Slipper and the Rose
1976 · Screenplay, Songs
movieWinnie the Pooh and Tigger Too
1974 · Songs
movieHuckleberry Finn
1974 · Screenplay, Songs
movieTom Sawyer
1973 · Screenplay, Songs
movieCharlotte's Web
1973 · Original Music Composer, Songs
movieSnoopy, Come Home
1972 · Songs
movieBedknobs and Broomsticks
1971 · Songs
movieThe Aristocats
1970 · Songs
movieGoldilocks
1970 · Music
movieWinnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day
1968 · Songs
movieChitty Chitty Bang Bang
1968 · Original Music Composer, Songs
movieThe One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band
1968 · Songs
movieThe Happiest Millionaire
1967 · Original Music Composer, Songs
movieThe Jungle Book
1967 · Songs
movieThe Gnome-Mobile
1967 · Songs
movieThe Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin
1967 · Songs
movieBallerina
1966 · Music
movieWinnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree
1966 · Songs
movieThe Monkey's Uncle
1965 · Songs
movieDisneyland 10th Anniversary
1965 · Songs
movieMary Poppins
1964 · Penguin / Pearly (Voice) (Uncredited), Original Music Composer, Lyricist
movieBristle Face
1964 · Songs
movieThe Sword in the Stone
1963 · Songs
movieSummer Magic
1963 · Songs
movieGreta, the Misfit Greyhound
1963 · Songs
movieA Symposium on Popular Songs
1962 · Songs
movieIn Search of the Castaways
1962 · Songs
movieBig Red
1962 · Songs
movieThe Parent Trap
1961 · Songs
tvThe Oscars
1953 · Self