Portrait of Ben Sharpsteen

Ben Sharpsteen

Bio: “Born in Tacoma, Wash. Graduated from agricultural college but gave up agrarian pursuits to help out Uncle Sam’s Marines during the war
Born: Mon, Nov 04 1895
Birthplace: Tacoma, Washington, USA

Death: Sat, Dec 20 1980
Ben Sharpsteen is 85 years old
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Poster of 100 Years of Disney Animation: A Shorts Celebration
100 Years of Disney Animation: A Shorts Celebration
Ben Sharpsteen would have been no older than 85 in 100 Years of Disney Animation: A Shorts Celebration as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 07 2023
Poster of Mickey & Minnie 10 Classic Shorts (Volume 1)
Mickey & Minnie 10 Classic Shorts (Volume 1)
Ben Sharpsteen would have been no older than 85 in Mickey & Minnie 10 Classic Shorts (Volume 1) as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 31 2023
Poster of Celebrate Christmas With Mickey, Donald & Friends
Celebrate Christmas With Mickey, Donald & Friends
Ben Sharpsteen would have been no older than 85 in Celebrate Christmas With Mickey, Donald & Friends as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of Mickey's Family Album
Mickey's Family Album
Ben Sharpsteen would have been no older than 85 in Mickey's Family Album as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 11 1998
Poster of Dingo aux jeux olympiques
Dingo aux jeux olympiques
Ben Sharpsteen would have been no older than 85 in Dingo aux jeux olympiques as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 01 1992
Poster of Donald Duck's First 50 Years
Donald Duck's First 50 Years
Ben Sharpsteen would have been no older than 85 in Donald Duck's First 50 Years as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 06 1984
Poster of Mickey Mouse Disco
Mickey Mouse Disco
Ben Sharpsteen was 84 in Mickey Mouse Disco as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 25 1980
Poster of Walt Disney Masterpieces
Walt Disney Masterpieces
Ben Sharpsteen was 71 in Walt Disney Masterpieces as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 28 1967
Poster of Escape to Paradise/Water Birds
Escape to Paradise/Water Birds
Ben Sharpsteen was 65 in Escape to Paradise/Water Birds as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 18 1960
Poster of The Danube
The Danube
Ben Sharpsteen was 64 in The Danube as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 27 1960
Poster of Japan
Japan
Ben Sharpsteen was 64 in Japan as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 06 1960
Poster of Mysteries of the Deep
Mysteries of the Deep
Ben Sharpsteen was 64 in Mysteries of the Deep as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 16 1959
Poster of Cruise of the Eagle
Cruise of the Eagle
Ben Sharpsteen was 63 in Cruise of the Eagle as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 19 1959
Poster of Ama Girls
Ama Girls
Ben Sharpsteen was 62 in Ama Girls as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 09 1958
Poster of Portugal
Portugal
Ben Sharpsteen was 62 in Portugal as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 1957
Poster of The Navajos: Children of the Gods
The Navajos: Children of the Gods
Ben Sharpsteen was 62 in The Navajos: Children of the Gods as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 01 1957
Poster of Lapland
Lapland
Ben Sharpsteen was 61 in Lapland as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 03 1957
Poster of Alaskan Sled Dog
Alaskan Sled Dog
Ben Sharpsteen was 61 in Alaskan Sled Dog as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 03 1957
Poster of The Crisler Story/Prowlers of the Everglades
The Crisler Story/Prowlers of the Everglades
Ben Sharpsteen was 61 in The Crisler Story/Prowlers of the Everglades as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 27 1957
Poster of The Blue Men of Morocco
The Blue Men of Morocco
Ben Sharpsteen was 61 in The Blue Men of Morocco as 'Associate Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 14 1957
Poster of Samoa
Samoa
Ben Sharpsteen was 61 in Samoa as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 25 1956
Poster of Sardinia
Sardinia
Ben Sharpsteen was 60 in Sardinia as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 17 1956
Poster of Switzerland
Switzerland
Ben Sharpsteen was 59 in Switzerland as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 16 1955
Poster of The Living Desert
The Living Desert
Ben Sharpsteen was 58 in The Living Desert as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 10 1953
Poster of Water Birds
Water Birds
Ben Sharpsteen was 56 in Water Birds as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 26 1952
Poster of The Olympic Elk
The Olympic Elk
Ben Sharpsteen was 56 in The Olympic Elk as 'Production Supervisor'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 13 1952
Poster of Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland
Ben Sharpsteen was 55 in Alice in Wonderland as 'Production Supervisor'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 28 1951
Poster of Cinderella
Cinderella
Ben Sharpsteen was 54 in Cinderella as 'Production Supervisor'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 22 1950
Poster of The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad
The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad
Ben Sharpsteen was 53 in The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad as 'Production Supervisor'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 05 1949
Poster of Out of the Frying Pan Into the Firing Line
Out of the Frying Pan Into the Firing Line
Ben Sharpsteen was 46 in Out of the Frying Pan Into the Firing Line as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 29 1942
Poster of The New Spirit
The New Spirit
Ben Sharpsteen was 46 in The New Spirit as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 22 1942
Poster of Dumbo
Dumbo
Ben Sharpsteen was 45 in Dumbo as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 31 1941
Poster of Fantasia
Fantasia
Ben Sharpsteen was 45 in Fantasia as 'Director, Production Supervisor'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 13 1940
Poster of Pinocchio
Pinocchio
Ben Sharpsteen was 44 in Pinocchio as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 23 1940
Poster of The Fox Hunt
The Fox Hunt
Ben Sharpsteen was 42 in The Fox Hunt as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 29 1938
Poster of Polar Trappers
Polar Trappers
Ben Sharpsteen was 42 in Polar Trappers as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 17 1938
Poster of Mickey's Trailer
Mickey's Trailer
Ben Sharpsteen was 42 in Mickey's Trailer as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 06 1938
Poster of Boat Builders
Boat Builders
Ben Sharpsteen was 42 in Boat Builders as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 25 1938
Poster of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Ben Sharpsteen was 42 in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs as 'Sequence Supervisor, Post Production Supervisor, Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 14 1938
Poster of Pluto's Quin-puplets
Pluto's Quin-puplets
Ben Sharpsteen was 42 in Pluto's Quin-puplets as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 26 1937
Poster of Clock Cleaners
Clock Cleaners
Ben Sharpsteen was 41 in Clock Cleaners as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 15 1937
Poster of Hawaiian Holiday
Hawaiian Holiday
Ben Sharpsteen was 41 in Hawaiian Holiday as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 24 1937
Poster of Mickey's Review
Mickey's Review
Ben Sharpsteen was 41 in Mickey's Review as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 15 1937
Poster of Moose Hunters
Moose Hunters
Ben Sharpsteen was 41 in Moose Hunters as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 20 1937
Poster of Don Donald
Don Donald
Ben Sharpsteen was 41 in Don Donald as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 09 1937
Poster of The Worm Turns
The Worm Turns
Ben Sharpsteen was 41 in The Worm Turns as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 02 1937
Poster of Donald and Pluto
Donald and Pluto
Ben Sharpsteen was 40 in Donald and Pluto as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 12 1936
Poster of Mickey's Circus
Mickey's Circus
Ben Sharpsteen was 40 in Mickey's Circus as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 01 1936
Poster of Moving Day
Moving Day
Ben Sharpsteen was 40 in Moving Day as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 20 1936
Poster of Orphan's Picnic
Orphan's Picnic
Ben Sharpsteen was 40 in Orphan's Picnic as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 15 1936
Poster of Broken Toys
Broken Toys
Ben Sharpsteen was 40 in Broken Toys as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 14 1935
Poster of Cock o' the Walk
Cock o' the Walk
Ben Sharpsteen was 40 in Cock o' the Walk as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 30 1935
Poster of On Ice
On Ice
Ben Sharpsteen was 39 in On Ice as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 28 1935
Poster of Mickey's Fire Brigade
Mickey's Fire Brigade
Ben Sharpsteen was 39 in Mickey's Fire Brigade as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 03 1935
Poster of The Cookie Carnival
The Cookie Carnival
Ben Sharpsteen was 39 in The Cookie Carnival as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 25 1935
Poster of Mickey's Service Station
Mickey's Service Station
Ben Sharpsteen was 39 in Mickey's Service Station as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 23 1935
Poster of Two-Gun Mickey
Two-Gun Mickey
Ben Sharpsteen was 39 in Two-Gun Mickey as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 15 1934
Poster of Mickey Plays Papa
Mickey Plays Papa
Ben Sharpsteen was 38 in Mickey Plays Papa as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 28 1934
Poster of Peculiar Penguins
Peculiar Penguins
Ben Sharpsteen was 38 in Peculiar Penguins as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 1934
Poster of The Wise Little Hen
The Wise Little Hen
Ben Sharpsteen was 38 in The Wise Little Hen as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 08 1934
Poster of The Hot Choc-late Soldiers
The Hot Choc-late Soldiers
Ben Sharpsteen was 38 in The Hot Choc-late Soldiers as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 24 1934
Poster of Funny Little Bunnies
Funny Little Bunnies
Ben Sharpsteen was 38 in Funny Little Bunnies as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 24 1934
Poster of The Grasshopper and the Ants
The Grasshopper and the Ants
Ben Sharpsteen was 38 in The Grasshopper and the Ants as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 10 1934
Poster of Shanghaied
Shanghaied
Ben Sharpsteen was 38 in Shanghaied as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 13 1934
Poster of The China Shop
The China Shop
Ben Sharpsteen was 38 in The China Shop as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 13 1934
Poster of The Night Before Christmas
The Night Before Christmas
Ben Sharpsteen was 38 in The Night Before Christmas as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 09 1933
Poster of The Pied Piper
The Pied Piper
Ben Sharpsteen was 37 in The Pied Piper as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 16 1933
Poster of Puppy Love
Puppy Love
Ben Sharpsteen was 37 in Puppy Love as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 01 1933
Poster of Lullaby Land
Lullaby Land
Ben Sharpsteen was 37 in Lullaby Land as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 19 1933
Poster of Old King Cole
Old King Cole
Ben Sharpsteen was 37 in Old King Cole as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 29 1933
Poster of Mickey's Gala Premiere
Mickey's Gala Premiere
Ben Sharpsteen was 37 in Mickey's Gala Premiere as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 01 1933
Poster of Mickey's Mechanical Man
Mickey's Mechanical Man
Ben Sharpsteen was 37 in Mickey's Mechanical Man as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 16 1933
Poster of Father Noah's Ark
Father Noah's Ark
Ben Sharpsteen was 37 in Father Noah's Ark as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 08 1933
Poster of Mickey's Mellerdrammer
Mickey's Mellerdrammer
Ben Sharpsteen was 37 in Mickey's Mellerdrammer as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 17 1933
Poster of Birds in the Spring
Birds in the Spring
Ben Sharpsteen was 37 in Birds in the Spring as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 11 1933
Poster of The Mad Doctor
The Mad Doctor
Ben Sharpsteen was 37 in The Mad Doctor as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 21 1933
Poster of Building a Building
Building a Building
Ben Sharpsteen was 37 in Building a Building as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 07 1933
Poster of Mickey's Good Deed
Mickey's Good Deed
Ben Sharpsteen was 37 in Mickey's Good Deed as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 17 1932
Poster of Santa's Workshop
Santa's Workshop
Ben Sharpsteen was 37 in Santa's Workshop as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 10 1932
Poster of Babes in the Woods
Babes in the Woods
Ben Sharpsteen was 37 in Babes in the Woods as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 19 1932
Poster of The Klondike Kid
The Klondike Kid
Ben Sharpsteen was 37 in The Klondike Kid as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 12 1932
Poster of The Whoopee Party
The Whoopee Party
Ben Sharpsteen was 36 in The Whoopee Party as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 17 1932
Poster of King Neptune
King Neptune
Ben Sharpsteen was 36 in King Neptune as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 10 1932
Poster of Trader Mickey
Trader Mickey
Ben Sharpsteen was 36 in Trader Mickey as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 19 1932
Poster of Mickey in Arabia
Mickey in Arabia
Ben Sharpsteen was 36 in Mickey in Arabia as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 17 1932
Poster of The Bears and the Bees
The Bears and the Bees
Ben Sharpsteen was 36 in The Bears and the Bees as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 09 1932
Poster of Just Dogs
Just Dogs
Ben Sharpsteen was 36 in Just Dogs as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 16 1932
Poster of The Duck Hunt
The Duck Hunt
Ben Sharpsteen was 36 in The Duck Hunt as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 28 1932
Poster of The Bird Store
The Bird Store
Ben Sharpsteen was 36 in The Bird Store as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 16 1932
Poster of Mickey's Orphans
Mickey's Orphans
Ben Sharpsteen was 36 in Mickey's Orphans as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 09 1931
Poster of The Beach Party
The Beach Party
Ben Sharpsteen was 36 in The Beach Party as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 04 1931
Poster of The Fox Hunt
The Fox Hunt
Ben Sharpsteen was 35 in The Fox Hunt as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 21 1931
Poster of The Spider and the Fly
The Spider and the Fly
Ben Sharpsteen was 35 in The Spider and the Fly as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 15 1931
Poster of The Clock Store
The Clock Store
Ben Sharpsteen was 35 in The Clock Store as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 28 1931
Poster of Egyptian Melodies
Egyptian Melodies
Ben Sharpsteen was 35 in Egyptian Melodies as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 21 1931
Poster of The Cat's Out
The Cat's Out
Ben Sharpsteen was 35 in The Cat's Out as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 28 1931
Poster of The Busy Beavers
The Busy Beavers
Ben Sharpsteen was 35 in The Busy Beavers as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 22 1931
Poster of The China Plate
The China Plate
Ben Sharpsteen was 35 in The China Plate as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 22 1931
Poster of Mother Goose Melodies
Mother Goose Melodies
Ben Sharpsteen was 35 in Mother Goose Melodies as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 15 1931
Poster of Traffic Troubles
Traffic Troubles
Ben Sharpsteen was 35 in Traffic Troubles as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 14 1931
Poster of Birds of a Feather
Birds of a Feather
Ben Sharpsteen was 35 in Birds of a Feather as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 03 1931
Poster of The Birthday Party
The Birthday Party
Ben Sharpsteen was 35 in The Birthday Party as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 06 1931
Poster of Playful Pan
Playful Pan
Ben Sharpsteen was 35 in Playful Pan as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 27 1930
Poster of Pioneer Days
Pioneer Days
Ben Sharpsteen was 35 in Pioneer Days as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 05 1930
Poster of Winter
Winter
Ben Sharpsteen was 34 in Winter as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 30 1930
Poster of The Gorilla Mystery
The Gorilla Mystery
Ben Sharpsteen was 34 in The Gorilla Mystery as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 03 1930
Poster of Monkey Melodies
Monkey Melodies
Ben Sharpsteen was 34 in Monkey Melodies as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 09 1930
Poster of The Chain Gang
The Chain Gang
Ben Sharpsteen was 34 in The Chain Gang as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 06 1930
Poster of The Fire Fighters
The Fire Fighters
Ben Sharpsteen was 34 in The Fire Fighters as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 24 1930
Poster of Midnight in a Toy Shop
Midnight in a Toy Shop
Ben Sharpsteen was 34 in Midnight in a Toy Shop as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 03 1930
Poster of Arctic Antics
Arctic Antics
Ben Sharpsteen was 34 in Arctic Antics as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 05 1930
Poster of Frolicking Fish
Frolicking Fish
Ben Sharpsteen was 34 in Frolicking Fish as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 08 1930
Poster of Cannibal Capers
Cannibal Capers
Ben Sharpsteen was 34 in Cannibal Capers as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 13 1930
Poster of Mickey's Choo-Choo
Mickey's Choo-Choo
Ben Sharpsteen was 33 in Mickey's Choo-Choo as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 30 1929
Poster of El Terrible Toreador
El Terrible Toreador
Ben Sharpsteen was 33 in El Terrible Toreador as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 26 1929
Poster of The Bootblack
The Bootblack
Ben Sharpsteen was 25 in The Bootblack as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 05 1920

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Wonderful World of Disney
The Wonderful World of Disney
Ben Sharpsteen was 58+ in The Wonderful World of Disney as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 27 1954