Ben Sharpsteen
Visual Effects
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.
Known for
Cinderella
1950
Pinocchio
1940
Dumbo
1941
Fantasia
1940
Shanghaied
1934
Polar Trappers
1938
Boat Builders
1938
Ama Girls
1958
Mickey's Trailer
1938
Santa's Workshop
1932
The Pied Piper
1933
On Ice
1935
Just Dogs
1932