Richard M. Sherman

Sound

Richard M. Sherman

Born 1928-06-12 · New York, New York

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)."

Acting credits

Mary Poppins poster
7.5

In turn of the century London, a magical nanny employs music and adventure to help two neglected children become closer to their father.

Mary Poppins

1964

Christopher Robin poster
7.3

Christopher Robin, the boy who had countless adventures in the Hundred Acre Wood, has grown up and lost his way. Now it’s up to his spirited and loveable stuffed animals, Winnie The Pooh, Tigger, Piglet, and the rest of the gang, to rekindle their friendship and remind him of endless days of childlike wonder and make-believe, when doing nothing was the very best something.

Christopher Robin

2018

Disney 100: A Century of Dreams – A Special Edition of 20/20 poster
7.1

Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the entertainment company with interviews, rare footage and photos, and never-before-heard stories from those who built the Disney legend; a look inside Disney's newest attraction.

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

2023

The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story poster
7.4

The troubled fraternal relationship between songwriters Robert B. Sherman and Richard M. Sherman, the Oscar and Grammy-winning Sherman Brothers, famous for the iconic hits they wrote for Disney.

The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story

2009

The Age of Believing: The Disney Live Action Classics poster
7.3

Along with his legendary cartoons, Walt Disney produced a marvelous array of live-action classics that came about through the use of his singular style, hard work and an unwavering belief in this vision.

The Age of Believing: The Disney Live Action Classics

2008

Adventure Thru the Walt Disney Archives poster
7.3

Explore the rich history of the Walt Disney Archives as legendary producer and host Don Hahn tours rarely seen areas of the department’s vast collections along with beloved Disney locations — including theme parks and the studio lot — through an engaging, historical lens.

Adventure Thru the Walt Disney Archives

2020

The Real Mary Poppins poster
4.0

Explore the fascinating relationship between author P. L. Travers and her much-loved character, Mary Poppins. This is the story of a complex woman who escaped her upbringing in rural Australia to pursue her dream of becoming a writer, reinventing herself and her past along the way.

The Real Mary Poppins

2014

Behind the Magic: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs poster
6.3

The story of the rocky road that Walt Disney took to get his interpretation of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" (1937) to the silver screen.

Behind the Magic: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

2015

The Making of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang poster
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Documentary on the London West End stage show which began its three year run in 2002. It has interviews with cast and crew and examines the rehearsals, set construction, the props and costumes and the top secret building of the flying car.

The Making of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

2002

Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me poster
7.2

Commemorating the centennial of Mercer's birth, this documentary is part biography, part archive, and part recontextualization, taking Mercer's tunes and putting them in the hands of modern singers like Jamie Cullum and Dr. John to show they are still relevant today. Host Clint Eastwood also interviews artists who collaborated with Mercer or performed his songs, including composer John Williams, Blake Edwards, Andre Previn, Tony Bennett, and Julie Andrews.

Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me

2009

The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz poster
5.3

"The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz" - a featurette narrated by Sydney Pollack.

The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz

2005

The Sherman Brothers: The Aristocrats of Disney Songs poster
NR

Comments from composers Richard and Robert Sherman.

The Sherman Brothers: The Aristocrats of Disney Songs

2008

The Family Band Album poster
NR

Composer Richard Sherman, and actors Lesley Ann Warren and John Davidson reminisce about the making of the 1968 Disney film.

The Family Band Album

2004

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh: The Story Behind the Masterpiece poster
6.1

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh: The Story Behind the Masterpiece is a behind-the-scenes documentary narrated by Corey Burton on the making of The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. It was originally made to commemorate the film's 20th anniversary, and was included with the film's subsequent home video releases. The special was made in 1996 by TV is OK Productions and was directed by Harry Arends.

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh: The Story Behind the Masterpiece

1996

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious: The Making of 'Mary Poppins' poster
7.7

Using archival, never-before-released footage and newly shot interviews, this is a definitive behind-the-scenes look at Walt Disney's moviemaking magic and the creation of this classic film.

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious: The Making of 'Mary Poppins'

2004

The Fantasia Legacy: The Concert Feature poster
8.0

Documentary on the making of Walt Disney’s Fantasia.

The Fantasia Legacy: The Concert Feature

2000

From Rags to Riches: The Making of Cinderella poster
8.5

The making of Cinderella (1950).

From Rags to Riches: The Making of Cinderella

2005

Music Magic: The Sherman Brothers - Bedknobs and Broomsticks poster
8.0

A short but informative documentary on the the 1971 Disney movie "Bedknobs and Broomsticks," which discusses the making of the film, the origins of the songs (including portions of two that were dropped in pre-production), the pre-release edits supposedly made against the creators' wishes, and the 1996 reinstatement of those cut scenes.

Music Magic: The Sherman Brothers - Bedknobs and Broomsticks

2001

Songs of the Silly Symphonies poster
6.3

Leonard Maltin talks with song writer Richard M. Sherman about Disney music.

Songs of the Silly Symphonies

2001

Cubby Broccoli: The Man Behind Bond poster
6.5

Short documentary about Cubby Broccoli.

Cubby Broccoli: The Man Behind Bond

2000

Fred MacMurray: With Fondness poster
NR

Actors remember the great Fred MacMurray.

Fred MacMurray: With Fondness

2006

Mary Poppins: From Page to Stage poster
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Behind the scenes look at the creation of the stage musical. Filmed in the UK, France, and the United States, it features a series of conversations with many of the show's creators including producers Cameron Mackintosh and Thomas Schumacher, composers George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, Richard Sherman (who co-wrote music and lyrics for the original film), and set and costume designer Bob Crowley. The documentary also features a roundtable discussion at Sardi's restaurant between Schumacher and actors Ashley Brown and Gavin Lee, who originated the roles of Mary Poppins and Bert in the Broadway production.

Mary Poppins: From Page to Stage

2009

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NR

A short documentary on the lives of songwriters Bert Kalmar and Harry Ruby and the making of the film, Three Little Words.

Three Little Words: Two Swell Guys

2006

Walt Disney's 'The Jungle Book': The Making of a Musical Masterpiece poster
8.0

Documentary about the making of Disney's animated musical adaptation of Kipling's classic.

Walt Disney's 'The Jungle Book': The Making of a Musical Masterpiece

1997

Behind the camera