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Richard M. Sherman

Richard M. Sherman

Sound1928New York, New York

Biography

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)."

Acting History

2024
The Last Verse
as Self (archive footage)
2013
Saving Mr. Banks
Music Consultant
1973
Charlotte's Web
Original Music Composer
Tom Sawyer
Screenplay
1964
Mary Poppins
Original Music Composer
Mary Poppins
Lyricist

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Personal Info

Known For
Sound
Gender
Male
Birthday
6/12/1928
Day of Death
5/25/2024
Place of Birth
New York, New York