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Richard M. Sherman
Sound
Born: June 12, 1928
New York, New York
Biography
Richard Morton Sherman (June 12, 1928 - May 25, 2024) was an American songwriter. He worked in musical movies with his brother Robert B. Sherman. Some of the Sherman Brothers' best known songs were in live action and animated musical films including: "Mary Poppins," "The Jungle Book," "The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh," "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang," "Bedknobs and Broomsticks," "The Slipper and the Rose," and "Charlotte's Web." Their most well-known work is the theme park song "It's a Small World (After All)."
Known For

Christopher Robin
as Singer

The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story
as Self

Disney 100: A Century of Dreams – A Special Edition of 20/20
as Self

Behind the Magic: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
as Himself

Mary Poppins: From Page to Stage
as Self

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh: The Story Behind the Masterpiece
as Self - Songwriter

Adventure Thru the Walt Disney Archives
as Self

The Last Verse
as Self (archive footage)

From Rags to Riches: The Making of Cinderella
as Self
