George Sherman
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- July 14, 1908 in New York City, New York, USA
- Died
- March 15, 1991
- Active Years
- 1935–1978 (44 Years)
- Total Credits
- 140 credits in database
Biography
George Sherman was an American second feature director known primarily for his work in B-westerns, alongside occasional forays into action and horror themes. Born in New York City, New York on July 14, 1908, he arrived in California aboard the SS Mongolia after serving as a bellboy on the ship. He began his career in the movie business in the mail room at Warner Brothers before working his way up to assistant director. By 1937, he was directing under contract with Republic. His credits include the Three Mesqueteers series featuring a young John Wayne. Sherman died on March 15, 1991, at the age of 82.
Career overview
George Sherman was an American second feature director who was born in New York City, New York, on July 14, 1908. He arrived in California aboard the SS Mongolia, traveling from New York while serving as a bellboy on the ship. Sherman began his career in the movie business in the mail room at Warner Brothers and subsequently worked his way up to the position of assistant director.
By 1937, he had graduated to directing in his own right under a contract with Republic. Sherman specialized almost exclusively in B-westerns, which included the Three Mesqueteers series featuring a young John Wayne, alongside occasional forays into action and horror themes. He often achieved a sense of style over substance in his work. Regarding his handling of the Three Mesqueteers, Variety commented on his ability to impart a poetry in motion to the projects.
Throughout his career, Sherman accumulated known credits totaling 127 in directing. He passed away at the age of 82 on March 15, 1991.
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Full Filmography
140 titles- Western von gestern (1978) Director
- Little Mo (1978) Producer
- Sam (1978) Director
- Big Jake (1971) Director
- Hello Down There (1969) Producer
- Gentle Ben (1967) Director
- Smoky (1966) Director
- Daniel Boone: Frontier Trail Rider (1966) Director
- Murieta (1965) Director
- Daniel Boone (1964) Director
- Daniel Boone (1964) Producer
- Find Me That Girl (1964) Director
- The New Cinderella (1964) Director
- Panic Button (1964) Director
- A.P.O. 923 (1962) Director
- The Wizard of Baghdad (1961) Director
- The Comancheros (1961) Producer
- The Fiercest Heart (1961) Director
- Route 66 (1960) Director
- Hell Bent for Leather (1960) Director
- The Enemy General (1960) Director
- For the Love of Mike (1960) Director
- For the Love of Mike (1960) Producer
- Rawhide (1959) Director
- The Flying Fontaines (1959) Director
- Naked City (1958) Director
- The Son of Robin Hood (1958) Director
- The Son of Robin Hood (1958) Producer
- The Last of the Fast Guns (1958) Director
- Ten Days To Tulara (1958) Director
- Ten Days To Tulara (1958) Producer
- The Hard Man (1957) Director
- Comanche (1956) Director
- Cry Justice (1956) Director
- Reprisal! (1956) Director
- Screen Director's Playhouse (1955) Director
- Chief Crazy Horse (1955) Director
- The Treasure of Pancho Villa (1955) Director
- Count Three and Pray (1955) Director
- Border River (1954) Director
- Dawn at Socorro (1954) Director
- Johnny Dark (1954) Director
- The Veils of Bagdad (1953) Director
- The Lone Hand (1953) Director
- War Arrow (1953) Director
- Against All Flags (1952) Director
- The Battle at Apache Pass (1952) Director
- Back at the Front (1952) Director
- Steel Town (1952) Director
- Target Unknown (1951) Director
- Tomahawk (1951) Director
- The Raging Tide (1951) Director
- The Golden Horde (1951) Director
- The Sleeping City (1950) Director
- Comanche Territory (1950) Director
- Spy Hunt (1950) Director
- Calamity Jane and Sam Bass (1949) Director
- Calamity Jane and Sam Bass (1949) Story
- Sword in the Desert (1949) Director
- Red Canyon (1949) Director
- Yes Sir, That's My Baby (1949) Director
- Relentless (1948) Director
- Black Bart (1948) Director
- River Lady (1948) Director
- Feudin', Fussin' and A-Fightin' (1948) Director
- Larceny (1948) Director
- Last of the Redmen (1947) Director
- Talk About a Lady (1946) Director
- The Secret of the Whistler (1946) Director
- Renegades (1946) Director
- The Bandit of Sherwood Forest (1946) Director
- Personality Kid (1946) Director
- The Crime Doctor's Courage (1945) Director
- The Lady and the Monster (1944) Director
- The Lady and the Monster (1944) Associate Producer
- Storm Over Lisbon (1944) Director
- Storm Over Lisbon (1944) Associate Producer
- A Scream in the Dark (1943) Director
- A Scream in the Dark (1943) Associate Producer
- The West Side Kid (1943) Director
- The West Side Kid (1943) Associate Producer
- The Mantrap (1943) Director
- The Purple V (1943) Director
- Mystery Broadcast (1943) Director
- Mystery Broadcast (1943) Associate Producer
- London Blackout Murders (1943) Director
- London Blackout Murders (1943) Producer
- False Faces (1943) Director
- X Marks the Spot (1942) Director
- Arizona Terrors (1942) Director
- Arizona Terrors (1942) Associate Producer
- Stagecoach Express (1942) Associate Producer
- Stagecoach Express (1942) Director
- The Sombrero Kid (1942) Director
- Jesse James, Jr. (1942) Director
- The Cyclone Kid (1942) Director
- The Phantom Cowboy (1941) Director
- Citadel of Crime (1941) Director
- Death Valley Outlaws (1941) Director
- The Apache Kid (1941) Director
- Desert Bandit (1941) Director
- Wyoming Wildcat (1941) Director
- Kansas Cyclone (1941) Director
- A Missouri Outlaw (1941) Director
- Two Gun Sheriff (1941) Director
- Rocky Mountain Rangers (1940) Director
- Covered Wagon Days (1940) Director
- Ghost Valley Raiders (1940) Director
- One Man's Law (1940) Director
- Under Texas Skies (1940) Director
- The Tulsa Kid (1940) Director
- Texas Terrors (1940) Director
- The Trail Blazers (1940) Director
- Lone Star Raiders (1940) Director
- The Night Riders (1939) Director
- New Frontier (1939) Director
- In Old Monterey (1939) Screenplay
- Three Texas Steers (1939) Director
- Cowboys from Texas (1939) Director
- South of the Border (1939) Director
- Wyoming Outlaw (1939) Director
- Colorado Sunset (1939) Director
- Rovin' Tumbleweeds (1939) Director
- Mexicali Rose (1939) Director
- The Kansas Terrors (1939) Director
- Rhythm of the Saddle (1938) Director
- Overland Stage Raiders (1938) Director
- Heroes of the Hills (1938) Director
- Santa Fe Stampede (1938) Director
- Outlaws of Sonora (1938) Director
- Riders of the Black Hills (1938) Director
- Red River Range (1938) Director
- The Purple Vigilantes (1938) Director
- Pals of the Saddle (1938) Director
- Park Avenue Logger (1937) Assistant Director
- Wild Horse Rodeo (1937) Director
- Manhattan Merry-Go-Round (1937) Assistant Director
- Hollywood Cowboy (1937) Director
- The Border Patrolman (1936) Assistant Director
- Sunset Range (1935) Assistant Director
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What movies or TV shows is George Sherman best known for?
George Sherman is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Blue Sunshine (1977), Little Mo (1978), Big Jake (1971), Hello Down There (1969).
When and where was George Sherman born?
George Sherman was born on July 14, 1908 in New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on March 15, 1991.
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George Sherman has accumulated over 140 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1935 to 1978.
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George Sherman was an American second feature director known primarily for his work in B-westerns, alongside occasional forays into action and horror themes. Born in New York City, New York on July 14, 1908, he arrived in California aboard the SS Mongolia after serving as a bellboy on the ship. He began his career in t...
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