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“Born in Tacoma, Wash. Graduated from agricultural college but gave up agrarian pursuits to help out Uncle Sam’s Marines during the war. Marine life made me so lazy I couldn’t bear the thought of hard work again so I became an animator, joining the old International Film Company in New York. Work as an animator on old Mutt and Jeff cartoons and on Fleischer’s “Out-of-the-Inkwell.” Twice deserted the ranks of animation for newspaper and commercial art. Guess I am too old to make another change so will stick to animating as long as it sticks to me.” -published in the June 20, 1931 edition of The Motion Picture Daily

Ben Sharpsteen

Ben Sharpsteen Biography / Wiki

NameBen Sharpsteen
Also KnowBenjamin Sharpsteen
GenderMale
Known ForVisual Effects
Place of BirthTacoma, Washington, USA
Date of Birth1895-11-04
Age(as in 2022)85
Deathday1980-12-20

Ben Sharpsteen Acting Movies

Movie NameCharacterRelease DateOverview
Mickey’s Summer Madness2006-08-02
The Disneyland Story1954-10-27Walt Disney presents a preview for both his upcoming park called Disneyland and several episodes of the show to come. Then the show focuses primarily …

Ben Sharpsteen Directing Movies

Movie NameJobRelease DateOverview
FantasiaDirector1940-04-11Walt Disney’s timeless masterpiece is an extravaganza of sight and sound! See the music come to life, hear the pictures burst into song and experience…
PinocchioDirector1940-02-23Lonely toymaker Geppetto has his wishes answered when the Blue Fairy arrives to bring his wooden puppet Pinocchio to life. Before becoming a real boy,…
DumboDirector1941-10-01Dumbo is a baby elephant born with over-sized ears and a supreme lack of confidence. But thanks to his even more diminutive buddy Timothy the Mouse, …
Don DonaldDirector1937-01-09Donald is courting Daisy (called Donna, here in her first appearance) Duck in Mexico. He arrives on a burro, which doesn’t get along at all well with …
Out of the Frying Pan Into the Firing LineDirector1942-07-29Documentary short film demonstrating the process by which waste fats from the kitchens of American homes can be transformed into the raw materials for…
The New SpiritDirector1942-01-22Animated documentary promoting timely filing and payment of Federal income taxes, demonstrated by Donald Duck’s difficulties with his tax return….
Broken ToysDirector1935-12-14A sailor doll, thrown into a toy dump, rallies the demoralized dolls that were already there….
Hawaiian HolidayDirector1937-09-24Mickey, Donald, Goofy, and Pluto experience all that Hawaii has to offer. Donald tries hula dancing, Pluto explores the beach and Goofy takes up surfi…
Moose HuntersDirector1937-02-20Goofy (front) and Donald (rear) are dressed in a moose suit, trying to lure moose for hunter Mickey. When they do find one, it turns out to be more th…
The Worm TurnsDirector1937-01-02Mad scientist Mickey has just brewed up a potion; to test it out, he squirts it on a fly that’s been trapped by a spider, a (regular) mouse being hara…
Pluto’s Quin-pupletsDirector1937-11-26Pluto wants to chase the sausage man, but Fifi convinces him to look after their five rambunctious puppies instead. The puppies end up in the basement…
The Fox HuntDirector1938-07-29Donald controls the hounds , and Goofy is riding on Horace Horsecollar, as the fox outwits both of them….
Polar TrappersDirector1938-06-17Donald and Goofy are trappers in the frozen south (Antarctica) with different approaches. Donald sees a penguin and dresses as one to lure her to the …
Mickey’s TrailerDirector1938-05-06Goofy’s in the driver’s seat, Mickey’s in the kitchen, and Donald’s in bed in Mickey’s high-tech house trailer. When Goofy comes back to eat breakfast…
Cock o’ the WalkDirector1935-11-30The title character comes to town, complete with portable boxing ring. He grabs a local chicken and dances with her, inspiring several other barnyard …
Donald and PlutoDirector1936-09-12Plumber Donald is using a large magnet in his work. When he drops it, it causes trouble for Pluto, especially after Pluto swallows it. Things begin cl…
The Cookie CarnivalDirector1935-05-25Cookies, pastries, and other desserts have a parade….
Mickey’s Service StationDirector1935-02-23Mickey, Goofy & Donald have 10 minutes to fix Pete’s car. Or else!…
Two-Gun MickeyDirector1934-12-15Minnie rides into town and takes a large sack of money out of the bank. Pegleg Pete gathers his gang to take it from her, and they chase her out of to…
Moving DayDirector1936-06-20Donald and Mickey are overdue on their rent, so the sheriff is preparing to evict them and sell their belongings. Goofy the ice-man comes by and helps…
Mickey Mouse DiscoDirector1980-06-25A clip-show music video for the album of the same name and vintage. Includes 5 songs from the album (“Mousetrap”, “Disco Mickey Mouse”, “Watch Out For…
On IceDirector1935-09-28Mickey shows off his ice-skating skills to Minnie; Goofy does some unconventional ice fishing; Donald straps skates to Pluto and laughs at his attempt…
Boat BuildersDirector1938-02-25Mickey buys a boat kit, and enlists Goofy and Donald to help assemble it. The plans say, “so simple a child could do it”, so of course, they have thei…
Clock CleanersDirector1937-10-15It’s time to laugh like crazy as Mickey, Goofy and Donald fight against raging gears, twisted springs, deafening bells and a sleeping stork. Watch the…
SwitzerlandDirector1955-01-16Oscar nominated short film from 1955…
Mickey’s Fire BrigadeDirector1935-08-03Mickey, Donald and Goofy are a fire department. As you might expect, their attempts at fighting a boardinghouse fire are not particularly effective. T…
Mickey’s CircusDirector1936-08-01Mickey is ringmaster of a circus for orphans. Donald has a trained sea lion act, and does a bit of juggling himself. Mostly, though, he fights with a …
Orphan’s PicnicDirector1936-02-15Mickey and Donald take a truckload of mouse boys on a picnic. The boys delight in tormenting Donald, first by filching the picnic food, then giving hi…
Mysteries of the DeepDirector1959-12-16Mysteries of the Deep is a 1959 Disney nature documentary short film. Though not an official True-Life Adventures film, it did accompany the release o…
Water BirdsDirector1952-06-26Water Birds is a 1952 short documentary film directed by Ben Sharpsteen. The film delves into the still waters of lagoons and marshes to the wild blue…
Celebrate Christmas With Mickey, Donald & FriendsDirector2000-01-01This charming collection features 7 classic Disney cartoons from the 30’s and 40’s. “The Cookie Carnival” The other unrelated christmas short is “Ferd…
Walt Disney Treasures: More Silly SymphoniesDirector2006-12-19Among the many animation treasures celebrated here are the never-before-released ‘Hell’s Bells’ and the original unedited ‘Mother Goose Goes Hollywood…
Walt Disney Treasures: Silly SymphoniesDirector2001-12-04
Mickey’s Family AlbumDirector1998-06-11
SardiniaDirector1956-11-15A train ride takes the audience through the rugged countryside to see the Sardinian people of today. Their independence and self-reliance is emphasize…
LaplandDirector1957-07-03High in the frigid zone of the continent of Europe, where the Arctic Circle cuts through the upper tips of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia, is the…
Alaskan Sled DogDirector1957-07-03The story of an Eskimo father and son who train and groom a sled dog team. When the father is lost on an ice floe, the son takes the unproven team on …
Cruise of the EagleDirector1959-03-19The varied and important services of the U.S. Coast Guard are glimpsed. They warn ships of dangerous shoals, keep sea lanes open with icebreakers, fac…
Ama GirlsDirector1958-07-09Oscar winning documentary short from 1958…
Donald Duck’s First 50 YearsDirector1984-03-06Includes: “The Wise Little Hen,” “Donald and Pluto,” “Don Donald,” “Donald’s Nephews,” “Donald’s Double Trouble,” “Rugged Bear”…
SamoaDirector1956-12-25Oscar nominated short film from 1956…
La Revue de MickeyDirector1937-09-15A Mickey Mouse theatrical anthology with Mickey’s Grand Opera, More Kittens, The Worm Turns, Mickey’s Rival and Little Hiawatha…
Les Chefs-d’Å’uvre de Walt DisneyDirector1967-06-28A Walt Disney anthology of eleven Academy-Award winning films: Flowers and Trees, The Three Little Pigs, The Tortoise and the Hare, Three Orphan Kitte…
Snow White and the Seven DwarfsCo-Director1937-12-08A beautiful girl, Snow White, takes refuge in the forest in the house of seven dwarfs to hide from her stepmother, the wicked Queen. The Queen is jeal…
PortugalDirector1957-12-25This program looks at the people, history, culture and geography of: Portugal….
The DanubeDirector1960-04-27The people who live along the Danube are studied along with their traditions, in which they take great pride. Both old and new customs and festivals a…
JapanDirector1960-04-06This is the story of colorful Japanese customs and manners of the past, and their contrast with present-day Japan. We see ancient farming customs, agr…
DirectorWalt Disney Productions has produced an anthology television series under several different titles since 1954. The original version of the series prem…

Ben Sharpsteen Production Movies

Movie NameJobRelease DateOverview
The Living DesertProducer1953-11-10Although first glance reveals little more than stones and sand, the desert is alive. Witness moving rocks, spitting mud pots, gorgeous flowers and the…
The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. ToadProduction Supervisor1949-10-05The Wind in the Willows: Concise version of Kenneth Grahame’s story of the same name. J. Thaddeus Toad, owner of Toad Hall, is prone to fads, such as …
CinderellaProduction Supervisor1950-02-22Cinderella has faith her dreams of a better life will come true. With help from her loyal mice friends and a wave of her Fairy Godmother’s wand, Cinde…
FantasiaProduction Supervisor1940-04-11Walt Disney’s timeless masterpiece is an extravaganza of sight and sound! See the music come to life, hear the pictures burst into song and experience…
The Blue Men of MoroccoAssociate Producer1957-02-14The movie presents a mysterious and enigmatic world, a place where more than 40,000 — no one knows precisely how many — descendants of Arab conque…
Cruise of the EagleProducer1959-03-19The varied and important services of the U.S. Coast Guard are glimpsed. They warn ships of dangerous shoals, keep sea lanes open with icebreakers, fac…
JapanProducer1960-04-06This is the story of colorful Japanese customs and manners of the past, and their contrast with present-day Japan. We see ancient farming customs, agr…
The DanubeProducer1960-04-27The people who live along the Danube are studied along with their traditions, in which they take great pride. Both old and new customs and festivals a…
Alice in WonderlandProduction Supervisor1951-07-28On a golden afternoon, young Alice follows a White Rabbit, who disappears down a nearby rabbit hole. Quickly following him, she tumbles into the burro…
The Crisler StoryProducer1957-02-27A look at the people that shot the footage for Disney’s True-Life Adventures….

Other Info

Movie NameJobRelease DateOverview
Dingo aux jeux olympiquesArt Direction1992-02-01
Snow White and the Seven DwarfsSequence Supervisor1937-12-08A beautiful girl, Snow White, takes refuge in the forest in the house of seven dwarfs to hide from her stepmother, the wicked Queen. The Queen is jeal…
Snow White and the Seven DwarfsPost Production Supervisor1937-12-08A beautiful girl, Snow White, takes refuge in the forest in the house of seven dwarfs to hide from her stepmother, the wicked Queen. The Queen is jeal…
Monkey MelodiesAnimation1930-08-09The monkeys are swinging; their song and dance routine has other jungle creatures joining in. And two monkeys in love chase and kiss. But the hungry c…
The Bears and BeesAnimation1932-07-09Two bear cubs tussle harmlessly, then start to munch on a berry bush, until a bigger, meaner bear chases them off. They nibble some flowers and find a…
The China ShopAnimation1934-01-13The elderly owner of a china shop leaves for the night, and the various figurines and decorated mugs come to life. A demonic figure captures an upper-…
The Clock StoreAnimation1931-09-28The various clocks and watches in a clock store dance, ring alarms musically, and otherwise entertain us in an after hours presentation….
The Spider and the FlyAnimation1931-10-15A kitchen is filled with houseflies. A spider wakes up and plays his web like a harp, attracting a pair of them; the female is trapped, and the male s…
WinterAnimation1930-10-30In the last of the Silly Symphonies season cycle, bears hibernate (or try to), raccoons sneeze, moose swim, and pretty much everyone ice skates. Every…
The Night Before ChristmasAnimation1933-12-09A narrator sings the opening stanzas of the classic poem while we see the house at rest. Santa lands on the roof, comes down the chimney, and opens hi…
Midnight in a Toy ShopAnimation1930-07-03A spider seeks shelter inside an old toy store, where he soon discovers that the merchandise comes to life after dark….
The Wise Little HenAnimation1934-06-08Join Donald Duck in his debut in the classic animated short The Wise Little Hen. The Little Hen is planting corn and would like to have help from Pete…
The Fox HuntAnimation1931-11-20It’s morning in the English countryside and time for the gentry to participate in their favorite sport: the fox hunt. The eccentric gentlemen come in …
Frolicking FishAnimation1930-05-08The title pretty much says it: fish and other marine life dance and frolic to various tunes. An octopus keeps spoiling the fun in various ways….
Old King ColeAnimation1933-07-29Old King Cole throws party and invites all of the Mother Goose characters. He warns them that they must leave at midnight. Another collection of chara…
King NeptuneAnimation1932-09-10After a short introduction, one of Neptune’s mermaids is captured by a pirate ship, and their anchor chain entangles King Neptune; the various sea cre…
Birds of a FeatherAnimation1931-02-03Swans, peacocks, ducks, and more birds dance….
Birds in the SpringAnimation1933-03-11Two birds rejoice over the hatching of their three eggs; as they grow, the hatchlings are taught to sing and fly. One falls from the nest and has adve…
Mickey’s Choo-ChooAnimation1929-09-30Mickey is a railroad engineer with an anthropomorphic locomotive. He feeds the train (coal), then feeds his dog, then makes lunch for himself. Minnie …
Cannibal CapersAnimation1930-03-13A group of cannibals gather together for a tribal dance. In the middle of their gala, they are interrupted by a ferocious lion!…
Arctic AnticsAnimation1930-06-05A collection of arctic animals (seals, walruses, polar bears, penguins) float by on ice floes and on shore, performing various musical numbers….
The Fire FightersAnimation1930-07-24Mickey and others are firemen; they slide down an ostrich’s neck when the alarm sounds. A squealing cat whose tail Mickey pulls acts as the siren. The…
The Chain GangAnimation1930-09-04Mickey Mouse and several other characters are on a prison chain gang, guarded by Pegleg Pete. They break rocks for a while, then Mickey breaks out a h…
The Gorilla MysteryAnimation1930-10-09A gorilla has escaped; Mickey, panicked, calls Minnie, but she plays a song to show she is not afraid. That is, until the gorilla comes up behind her …
Pioneer DaysAnimation1930-12-05Mickey and Minnie are on a wagon train; they camp for the night, unaware that Indians have spotted them and are doing a war dance. The attack comes, a…
Playful PanAnimation1930-12-27The mythological satyr plays some tunes on his pipes and gets various flora and fauna dancing to them. Two clouds also dance; they bump into each othe…
The Birthday PartyAnimation1931-01-07Mickey’s friends throw him a surprise birthday party at Minnie’s house. The chef brings out the cake (with 2 candles); Mickey manages to blow all the …
Traffic TroublesAnimation1931-03-16Mickey is driving a taxi. His first fare is a very large gentleman. Mickey stops traffic and gets a tongue-lashing from the officer. The cab runs into…
Mother Goose MelodiesAnimation1931-04-15A book of nursery rhymes plays for Old King Cole….
The China PlateAnimation1931-05-22An old plate tells the tale of the Emperor of China, whose palace was disrupted by some children….
The Busy BeaversAnimation1931-06-29A group of beavers cheerily build a dam….
The Cat’s OutAnimation1931-07-28A cat, being sent out for the night, begins to make trouble for some birds. He later has a nightmare that the birds grow and begin to extract their re…
Egyptian MelodiesAnimation1931-08-27A spider gets lost inside the sphinx….
The Beach PartyAnimation1931-11-05A fun day at the beach. While Mickey, Horace, and Clarabelle go swimming, or try to, Minnie lays out a picnic. Pluto discovers why you shouldn’t chase…
Mickey’s OrphansAnimation1931-12-09At Christmas time, Mickey Mouse, Minnie and Pluto are beset by an enormous litter of bratty orphan cats….
The Bird StoreAnimation1932-01-16A pet shop specializing in birds. The various caged birds chirp along to the score in their various styles (including a set of birds that looks like t…
The Duck HuntAnimation1932-01-28Mickey and Pluto go duck hunting, stopping to jam to “Columbia, Gem of the Ocean.” The ducks get their own back, carrying the hunters through the air …
Mickey in ArabiaAnimation1932-07-17Mickey Mouse — The Screen’s Best Loved Animated Comic…
El Terrible ToreadorAnimation1929-09-25A barmaid, a Mexican officer and a terrible toreador form a love triangle, as they dance, skip, kiss, punch and slap to the tune of Bizet’s “Carmen.” …
Just DogsAnimation1932-07-30Pluto’s cage-mate at the dog pound breaks out and lets all the other dogs out as well. In the park, that terrier keeps following Pluto too closely for…
Trader MickeyAnimation1932-08-19Mickey Mouse and Pluto are traveling up an African river with a cargo of goods (including several musical instruments). They hit land and are captured…
Babes in the WoodsAnimation1932-11-19Two children wander the forest and get lured into a witch’s house….
Santa’s WorkshopAnimation1932-12-10Santa’s little helpers must hurry to finish the toys before Christmas Day….
Father Noah’s ArkAnimation1933-04-08Noah, his family (wife, 3 sons, their wives), and various animals all help build the ark. The rains come, and the skunks barely miss the boat (not tha…
Lullaby LandAnimation1933-08-19A baby is transported to Lullaby Land, where pacifiers grow on trees, diapers, bottles, and potty chairs march on parade, and the gingham dog comes to…
The Pied PiperAnimation1933-09-16The people of Hamelin, overrun with rats, offer a bag of gold to anyone who can get rid of the rats. A piper offers to do the job, and successfully lu…
The Whoopee PartyAnimation1932-09-17A house party. While Minnie plays piano and the guests dance, Mickey, Goofy, and Horace prepare a snack, which is brought out to much fanfare and imme…
The Klondike KidAnimation1932-11-12Mickey plays piano in the Klondike Bar. He rescues a depressed, half-frozen Minnie. Pegleg Pierre comes storming in and steals her away, after a gun b…
Mickey’s Good DeedAnimation1932-12-17Mickey is playing Christmas carols on a standup bass for change. Alas, all he gets is screws, rocks, and other useless stuff. He plays outside a rich …
Building a BuildingAnimation1933-01-07Mickey’s a shovel operator and laborer at a construction site; Minnie is delivering box lunches; Pete is the foreman. Mickey pays more attention to Mi…
The Mad DoctorAnimation1933-01-21A dark and stormy night. Pluto is spirited away to the spooky mansion of an evil genius for a mad transplant scheme to put his head on the body of a c…
Mickey’s MellerdrammerAnimation1933-03-17Mickey Mouse and his friends stage their own production of Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin….
Mickey’s Mechanical ManAnimation1933-06-16Mickey has built a robot to compete in the boxing ring against the giant gorilla, the Kongo Killer. Whenever it hears Minnie’s car horn, it goes crazy…
Mickey’s Gala PremierAnimation1933-07-01Mickey’s film is having a premiere, and all the stars turn out at the Chinese Theatre. Among those shown: Laurel and Hardy, the Marx Brothers, Jimmy D…
Puppy LoveAnimation1933-09-01Mickey’s in trouble when Pluto and Fifi eat Minnie’s chocolates….
ShanghaiedAnimation1934-01-13Pirate Pete has kidnapped Mickey and Minnie and has them tied up. As Pete prepares to have his way with Minnie, Mickey escapes and gets a swordfish of…
Funny Little BunniesAnimation1934-03-24We see bunny rabbits preparing for Easter, by making chocolate eggs and rabbits, decorating eggs, and weaving and filling baskets….
The Hot Choc-late SoldiersAnimation1934-05-24A group of confectionary soldiers go to war against a neighboring cookie castle….
Mickey Plays PapaAnimation1934-09-28Mickey and Pluto are reading scary stories; they go to investigate a noise and find a foundling mouse that’s been left on the porch….
The Grasshopper and the AntsAnimation1934-02-10As in the classic fable, the grasshopper plays his fiddle and lives for the moment, while the industrious ants squirrel away massive amounts of food f…
Peculiar PenguinsAnimation1934-09-01Penguins dance and play in Antarctica….

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