Robert B. Sherman
- Known For
- Sound
- Born
- December 19, 1925 in New York City, New York
- Died
- March 5, 2012
- Active Years
- 1953–2024 (72 Years)
- Total Credits
- 65 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Robert B. Sherman (Sound).
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Full Name: Robert Bernard Sherman.
Dates: December 19, 1925 – March 6, 2012 (Note: Source [1] says March 5, 2012, but the Synopsis says March 6, 2012. I will use the Synopsis date or acknowledge the discrepancy if necessary, but usually, the Synopsis is the primary text provided. Actually, the prompt says "Write a factual identity profile... Use ONLY facts present above." I will stick to the Synopsis date for consistency or use the range).
Profession: American songwriter.
Collaborator: Brother, Richard M. Sherman.
Achievement: Produced more motion picture song scores than any other songwriting team in film history.
Notable Songs: "It's a Small World (After All)".
Film Credits (Songs incorporated into): 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.
Birthplace (Source [1]): New York City, New York.
Death Date (Source [1]): March 5, 2012 (86 years old).
Death Date (Synopsis): March 6, 2012.
Decision on dates: The Synopsis is the main text provided. I will use the information from the Synopsis.
Robert Bernard Sherman was an American songwriter born on December 19, 1925. He is best known for his work in musical films alongside his brother
Career overview
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Task: Write a career overview of Robert B. Sherman (Sound).
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Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing (titles, names, dates, etc.).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
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Word count: 180-260 words.
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Synopsis:
Name: Robert Bernard Sherman.
Dates: December 19, 1925 – March 6, 2012.
Profession: American songwriter.
Known for: Musical films with brother Richard M. Sherman.
Achievement: Produced more motion picture song scores than any other songwriting team in film history.
Songs incorporated into: 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.
Best-known work: "It's a Small World (After All)".
Source [1] (TMDB):
Known For: Sound.
Known Credits: 54.
Birthday: December 19, 1925.
Day of Death: March 5, 2012 (Note: Synopsis says March 6, Source [1] says March 5. I should be careful. The prompt says "Use ONLY facts present above". If there is a conflict, I will stick to the most specific or mention the discrepancy if necessary, but usually, in archival writing, I pick one or follow the synopsis if it's the primary text. Actually, the synopsis says March 6, Source [1] says March 5. I will use the dates provided in the synopsis as the primary bio info, or just use the years if unsure. Wait, the prompt says "Write a career overview". I will focus on the career.)
Place of Birth: New York City, New York.
Source [2], [3], [4]:
[2] Wikidata link (no info).
[3] AllMusic link (no info).
[4] William Benedict info (irrelevant to Robert B. Sherman).
Paragraph 1: Identity and Partnership.
Robert Bernard Sherman was an American songwriter born in New York City on December 19, 1925. He is best known for his work in musical films, which he performed alongside his brother, Richard M. Sherman. As a songwriting team, the Sherman brothers produced more motion picture song scores than any other team in film history.
Paragraph 2: Filmography and Notable Works.
Sherman's musical contributions have been incorporated into various live action and animation musical films. His credits include work on 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. His most recognized work is the song It's a Small World (After All), which is noted as possibly the most-performed song in public history. According to The Movie Database, he has 54 known credits in the sound category.
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"Robert Bernard Sherman was an American songwriter born in New York City on December 19, 1925. He is best known for his work in musical films, which he performed alongside his brother, Richard M. Sherman. As a songwriting team, the Sherman brothers produced more motion picture song scores than any other songwriting team in film history." (52 words
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
65 titles- The Last Verse (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- Christopher Robin (2018) Songs
- The Jungle Book (2016) Songs
- The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story (2009) as Self
- The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story (2009) Music
- The Sherman Brothers: The Aristocrats of Disney Songs (2008)
- Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious: The Making of 'Mary Poppins' (2004) as Self
- The Making of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (2002) as Self - Composer / Self - Guest (as Robert Sherman)
- Music Magic: The Sherman Brothers - Bedknobs and Broomsticks (2001) as Self
- Music Magic: The Sherman Brothers - The Sword in the Stone (2001) as Self
- The Tigger Movie (2000) Songs
- Cubby Broccoli: The Man Behind Bond (2000)
- Winnie the Pooh: Seasons of Giving (1999) Songs
- The Mighty Kong (1998) Songs
- Walt Disney's 'The Jungle Book': The Making of a Musical Masterpiece (1997) as Self
- Beverly Hills Cop III (1994) as Bar Patron
- Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland (1989) Songs
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) Writer
- Welcome to Pooh Corner (1983) Songs
- Winnie the Pooh and a Day for Eeyore (1983) Songs
- Magic Journeys (1982) Songs
- The Dream Called EPCOT (1981) Music
- The Magic of Lassie (1978) Songs
- The Magic of Lassie (1978) Screenplay
- The Magic of Lassie (1978) Story
- The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977) Songs
- The Slipper and the Rose (1976) Screenplay
- The Slipper and the Rose (1976) Songs
- Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too (1974) Songs
- Huckleberry Finn (1974) Screenplay
- Huckleberry Finn (1974) Songs
- Charlotte's Web (1973) Original Music Composer
- Charlotte's Web (1973) Songs
- Tom Sawyer (1973) Screenplay
- Tom Sawyer (1973) Songs
- Snoopy, Come Home (1972) Songs
- Great Performances (1971) as Tom
- Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971) Songs
- The Aristocats (1970) Songs
- Goldilocks (1970) Music
- Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) Original Music Composer
- Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) Songs
- Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day (1968) Songs
- The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band (1968) Songs
- The Jungle Book (1967) Songs
- The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin (1967) Songs
- The Gnome-Mobile (1967) Songs
- The Happiest Millionaire (1967) Original Music Composer
- The Happiest Millionaire (1967) Songs
- Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree (1966) Songs
- Ballerina (1966) Music
- The Monkey's Uncle (1965) Songs
- Disneyland 10th Anniversary (1965) Songs
- Mary Poppins (1964) as Pearly Banjo Player (Voice) (Uncredited)
- Mary Poppins (1964) Original Music Composer
- Mary Poppins (1964) Lyricist
- Bristle Face (1964) Songs
- The Sword in the Stone (1963) Songs
- Summer Magic (1963) Songs
- Greta, the Misfit Greyhound (1963) Songs
- Big Red (1962) Songs
- In Search of the Castaways (1962) Songs
- A Symposium on Popular Songs (1962) Songs
- The Parent Trap (1961) Songs
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Robert B. Sherman best known for?
Robert B. Sherman is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Christopher Robin (2018), The Jungle Book (2016), The Tigger Movie (2000), Beverly Hills Cop III (1994).
When and where was Robert B. Sherman born?
Robert B. Sherman was born on December 19, 1925 in New York City, New York. They passed away on March 5, 2012.
How many credits does Robert B. Sherman have?
Robert B. Sherman has accumulated over 65 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1953 to 2024.
What is Robert B. Sherman's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Robert B. Sherman (Sound). Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. Constraint 2: No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, etc. Constraint 3: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text. Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points. Co...
Robert B. Sherman by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Mary Poppins (1964) as Pearly Banjo Player (Voice) (Uncredited) — aged about 38
- The Oscars (1953) as Self — aged about 27
- Great Performances (1971) as Tom — aged about 45
- Beverly Hills Cop III (1994) as Bar Patron — aged about 68
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