Richard M. Sherman

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

Mary Poppins

as Penguin / Pearly (voice) (uncredited)

The Oscars

as Self

The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story

as Self

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

as Self

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

as Self - Songwriter

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious: The Making of 'Mary Poppins'

as Self

Cubby Broccoli: The Man Behind Bond

Behind the Magic: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

as Himself

Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me

as Self

Adventure Thru the Walt Disney Archives

as Self