Robert B. Sherman

Sound

Robert B. Sherman

Born 1925-12-19 · New York City, New York

Robert Bernard Sherman (December 19, 1925 – March 6, 2012) was an American songwriter, best known for his work in musical films with his brother, Richard M. Sherman. The Sherman brothers produced more motion picture song scores than any other songwriting team in film history. Some of their songs were incorporated into live action and animation musical films including Mary Poppins, The Happiest Millionaire, The Jungle Book, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Slipper and the Rose, and Charlotte's Web. Their best-known work is "It's a Small World (After All)" possibly the most-performed song (in public) in history.

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

Beverly Hills Cop III poster
5.9

When his boss is killed, Detroit cop Axel Foley finds evidence that the murderer had ties to a California amusement park called Wonder World. Returning to sunny Beverly Hills once more, Foley reunites with Detective Billy Rosewood to solve the case. Along with Billy's new partner, Detective Jon Flint, they discover that Wonder World is being used as a front for a massive counterfeiting ring.

Beverly Hills Cop III

1994

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 Making of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang poster
NR

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

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

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

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

Cubby Broccoli: The Man Behind Bond poster
6.5

Short documentary about Cubby Broccoli.

Cubby Broccoli: The Man Behind Bond

2000

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

The Last Verse poster
4.0

Award-winning songwriting duo Robert and Richard Sherman wrote some of the most classic scores in history, including Mary Poppins, The Jungle Book, and the most-played tune around the globe, “It’s A Small World.” As his last contribution to Disney and to further influence the song’s message, Richard wrote a third, final verse for “It’s A Small World.” In this short film, in honor of the song’s 60th anniversary, we follow the track as it travels across the globe, passing from one person and generation to the next, until the final verse is revealed.

The Last Verse

2024

Music Magic: The Sherman Brothers - The Sword in the Stone poster
8.0

Short Documentary on the Sherman Brothers: Theses two brothers discuss the songs and lyrics for The Sword In the Stone, Mary Poppins, Jungle Book and Winnie the Pooh.

Music Magic: The Sherman Brothers - The Sword in the Stone

2001

Behind the camera