1938Nominee
Best Performance
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Ben Sharpsteen
Actor · Director · Producer
Tacoma, Washington, USA
November 4, 1895
Biography
Benjamin 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.
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Representative Works
Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
1950Nominee
Best Picture
Cinderella
1951Nominee
Best Picture
Alice in Wonderland
Career Highlights
1940Highlight
Best Director
Pinocchio
1941Highlight
Best Director
Dumbo
Video
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Cinderella
Alice in Wonderland