Robert B. Sherman

Biography

Robert Bernard Sherman (December 19, 1925 – March 6, 2012) was an American songwriter, best known for his work in musical films with his brother, Richard M. Sherman. The Sherman brothers produced more motion picture song scores than any other songwriting team in film history. Some of their songs were incorporated into live action and animation musical films including 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. Their best-known work is "It's a Small World (After All)" possibly the most-performed song (in public) in history.

Most Known For

Great Performances

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The Oscars

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Beverly Hills Cop III

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Father Brown

The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story

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Cubby Broccoli: The Man Behind Bond

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious: The Making of 'Mary Poppins'

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Music Magic: The Sherman Brothers - Bedknobs and Broomsticks

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The Last Verse

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Music Magic: The Sherman Brothers - The Sword in the Stone

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The Sherman Brothers: The Aristocrats of Disney Songs

Walt Disney's 'The Jungle Book': The Making of a Musical Masterpiece

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