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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
Sound Born Dec 19, 1925 Died Mar 5, 2012 New York City, New York 65 credits
65
Total Credits
1953–2024
72 Years Career Span
40
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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

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Career

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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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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Christopher Robin · Songs
The Jungle Book · Songs
The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' StoryThe Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story · Music
The Sherman Brothers: The Aristocrats of Disney Songs
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious: The Making of 'Mary Poppins'
The Making of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Music Magic: The Sherman Brothers - Bedknobs and BroomsticksMusic Magic: The Sherman Brothers - The Sword in the Stone
The Tigger Movie · SongsCubby Broccoli: The Man Behind Bond
Winnie the Pooh: Seasons of Giving · Songs
The Mighty Kong · Songs
Walt Disney's 'The Jungle Book': The Making of a Musical Masterpiece
Beverly Hills Cop III
Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland · Songs
Murder, She Wrote · Writer
Welcome to Pooh Corner · SongsWinnie the Pooh and a Day for Eeyore · Songs
Magic Journeys · Songs
The Dream Called EPCOT · Music
The Magic of Lassie · SongsThe Magic of Lassie · ScreenplayThe Magic of Lassie · Story
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh · Songs
The Slipper and the Rose · ScreenplayThe Slipper and the Rose · Songs
Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too · SongsHuckleberry Finn · ScreenplayHuckleberry Finn · Songs
Charlotte's Web · Original Music ComposerCharlotte's Web · SongsTom Sawyer · ScreenplayTom Sawyer · Songs
Snoopy, Come Home · Songs
Great PerformancesBedknobs and Broomsticks · Songs
The Aristocats · SongsGoldilocks · Music
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang · Original Music ComposerChitty Chitty Bang Bang · SongsWinnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day · SongsThe One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band · Songs
The Jungle Book · SongsThe Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin · SongsThe Gnome-Mobile · SongsThe Happiest Millionaire · Original Music ComposerThe Happiest Millionaire · Songs
Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree · SongsBallerina · Music
The Monkey's Uncle · SongsDisneyland 10th Anniversary · Songs

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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.

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65credits
61films
4TV series
1953–2024active years

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