Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Visual Effects
Occupations
Film producer, Screenwriter, Animator, Film director, Producer
Birthday
(Monday)
Died
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Education
University of California, Davis
Zodiac Sign
♏ Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac
羊 Goat
Name Origin
English < Biblical Hebrew (בִּנְיָמִין)
Popularity
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Ben Sharpsteen is known for visual effects.
Born in Tacoma, Washington, USA (died at age 85).
3 awards including Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject).
Ben Sharpsteen has 31 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Filmography (31)
The Best of Walt Disney's True-Life Adventures
Producer
Islands of the Sea
Director
Nature's Strangest Creatures
Director
White Wilderness
Producer
Ama Girls
Producer, Director
Men Against the Arctic
Producer
Switzerland
Director
Bear Country
Producer
Prowlers of the Everglades
Producer
Out of the Frying Pan Into the Firing Line
Director
AWARDS (6)
B
Disney Legends
1998
WON
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Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature Film
1959
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Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject)
1959
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Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject)
1959
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Biography
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.
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How old was Ben Sharpsteen?
Ben Sharpsteen was born on and passed away on at the age of 85.
Where was Ben Sharpsteen born?
Ben Sharpsteen was born in Tacoma, Washington, USA.
What movies or shows has Ben Sharpsteen been in?
Ben Sharpsteen has 31 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Best of Walt Disney's True-Life Adventures (1975), Islands of the Sea (1960), Nature's Strangest Creatures (1959), White Wilderness (1958), Ama Girls (1958).
What is Ben Sharpsteen known for?
Ben Sharpsteen is primarily known as 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…
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