Tacoma, Washington, USABenjamin Sharpsteen was an American film director and producer for Disney. He was born on 4 November 1895 in Tacoma, Washington. He graduated from an agricultural college but gave up farming to join the Marines during World War II. He became an animator, joining the old International Film Company in New York, but soon joined Walt Diseny. He directed 31 films between 1920 and 1980. He also created a museum documenting the history of California's first millionaire, Sam Brannan, and the history of the Upper Napa Valley as well. He died in Napa County, California on 20 December 1980.
Show full bioBen Sharpsteen has directed 47 movies. Ben Sharpsteen's first movie was Two-Gun Mickey (December 15, 1934) and their last movie was 100 Years of Disney Animation: A Shorts Celebration (February 7, 2023).
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