Richard Morton Sherman (born June 12, 1928) is 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
| Birth Location | New York, New York |
|---|---|
| Born | 1928-06-12 |
Movies
2020
2015
The Real Mary Poppins
as Self
2014
Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me
as Self
2009
The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story
as Himself
2009
2006
2006
Fred MacMurray: With Fondness
as Self
2006
The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz
as Himself
2005
2005
The Art of Mary Blair
as Self
2005
The Family Band Album
as Self
2004
The Musical Legacy of Paul Smith
as Composer
2003
The Fantasia Legacy: The Concert Feature
as Himself
2000
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh: The Story Behind the Masterpiece
as Himself - Songwriter
1996
Beverly Hills Cop III
as Wonderworld Bandleader (scenes deleted)
1994
Mary Poppins
as Penguin / Pearly (voice) (uncredited)
1964
Movies
Once Upon a Studio
Musician
2023
Once Upon a Studio
Songs
2023
Mushka
Main Title Theme Composer
2023
Christopher Robin
Songs
2018
The Jungle Book
Songs
2016
Saving Mr. Banks
Music Consultant
2013
Saving Mr. Banks
Songs
2013
Winnie the Pooh
Songs
2011
2009
The Tigger Movie
Songs
2000
1999
The Mighty Kong
Songs
1998
1989
1983
1982
The Magic of Lassie
Story
1978
The Magic of Lassie
Songs
1978
The Magic of Lassie
Screenplay
1978
1977
The Slipper and the Rose
Songs
1976
The Slipper and the Rose
Screenplay
1976
1974
Huckleberry Finn
Songs
1974
Huckleberry Finn
Screenplay
1974
Tom Sawyer
Songs
1973
Tom Sawyer
Screenplay
1973
Charlotte's Web
Songs
1973
Snoopy, Come Home
Songs
1972
Bedknobs and Broomsticks
Songs
1971
The Aristocats
Songs
1970
Goldilocks
Music
1970
1968
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Songs
1968
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Original Music Composer
1968
The Happiest Millionaire
Original Music Composer
1967
The Happiest Millionaire
Songs
1967
The Jungle Book
Songs
1967
The Gnome-Mobile
Songs
1967
1967
1966
The Monkey's Uncle
Songs
1965
1965
Mary Poppins
Lyricist
1964
Mary Poppins
Original Music Composer
1964
Bristle Face
Songs
1964
The Sword in the Stone
Songs
1963
Summer Magic
Songs
1963
1962
1962
Big Red
Songs
1962
The Parent Trap
Songs
1961