Richard M. Sherman
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)."
Personal Details
Movies (47)
The Last Verse
as Self (archive footage)
2024
Disney 100: A Century of Dreams – A Special Edition of 20/20
as Self
2023
Once Upon a Studio
Songs (Sound)
2023
Mushka
Main Title Theme Composer (Sound)
2023
Adventure Thru the Walt Disney Archives
as Self
2020
Christopher Robin
as Singer
2018
The Jungle Book
Songs (Sound)
2016
Behind the Magic: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
as Himself
2015
The Real Mary Poppins
as Self
2014
Saving Mr. Banks
Music Consultant (Sound)
2013
Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me
as Self
2009
The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story
as Self
2009
Mary Poppins: From Page to Stage
as Self
2009
The Sherman Brothers: The Aristocrats of Disney Songs
2008
Till The Clouds Roll By: Real to Reel
as Self
2006
Three Little Words: Two Swell Guys
as Self
2006
Fred MacMurray: With Fondness
as Self
2006
The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz
as Self
2005
From Rags to Riches: The Making of Cinderella
as Self
2005
The Art of Mary Blair
as Self
2005
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious: The Making of 'Mary Poppins'
as Self
2004
The Family Band Album
as Self
2004
The Musical Legacy of Paul Smith
as Composer
2003
Music Magic: The Sherman Brothers - Bedknobs and Broomsticks
as Self
2001
Music Magic: The Sherman Brothers - The Sword in the Stone
as Self
2001
Songs of the Silly Symphonies
2001
The Fantasia Legacy: The Concert Feature
as Self
2000
The Tigger Movie
Songs (Sound)
2000
Cubby Broccoli: The Man Behind Bond
2000
Winnie the Pooh: Seasons of Giving
Songs (Sound)
1999
The Mighty Kong
Songs (Sound)
1998
Walt Disney's 'The Jungle Book': The Making of a Musical Masterpiece
as Self
1997
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh: The Story Behind the Masterpiece
as Self - Songwriter
1996
Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland
Songs (Sound)
1989
Winnie the Pooh and a Day for Eeyore
Songs (Sound)
1983
Magic Journeys
Songs (Sound)
1982
The Dream Called EPCOT
Music (Sound)
1981
The Magic of Lassie
Story (Writing)
1978
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Songs (Sound)
1977
The Slipper and the Rose
Screenplay (Writing)
1976
Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too
Songs (Sound)
1974
Huckleberry Finn
Screenplay (Writing)
1974
Tom Sawyer
Screenplay (Writing)
1973
Charlotte's Web
Original Music Composer (Sound)
1973
Snoopy, Come Home
Songs (Sound)
1972
Bedknobs and Broomsticks
Songs (Sound)
1971
The Aristocats
Songs (Sound)
1970
