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Robert B. Sherman: American songwriter (1925–2012).
Born in New York City (died at age 86).
AWARDS (5)
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Academy Awards
Academy Award for Best Original Song
1965
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Academy Awards
Academy Award for Best Original Score
1965
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Grammy Awards
Grammy Award for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media
1965
WON
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Academy Awards
Academy Award for Best Original Song
1965
WON
Biography
Robert Bernard Sherman was an American songwriter. Best known for his work in musical films with his brother, Richard M. Sherman, they, known as 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 Sword in the Stone, 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 " possibly the most-performed song in history.
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