Robert B. Sherman
Robert Bernard Sherman (December 19, 1925 – March 6, 2012) was an American songwriter. He worked in musical movies with his brother Richard Morton Sherman. Some of the Sherman Brothers' best known songs were in live action and animated musical movies including: Mary Poppins, The Jungle Book, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Slipper and the Rose, and Charlotte's Web.
Robert B. Sherman | |
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 Sherman in 2002 | |
| Born | Robert Bernard Sherman December 19, 1925 |
| Died | March 6, 2012 (aged 86) |
| Resting place | Hillside Memorial Park Cemetery, Culver City, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Robert Sherman Bob Sherman "Bob" "Moose" |
| Occupation | Songwriter, screenwriter, publisher |
| Years active | 1950–2012 |
| Spouse(s) | Joyce Ruth Sasner (m. 1953; died 2001) |
| Children | 4 including Robert |
| Parent(s) | Al Sherman Rosa (Dancis) Sherman |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Musical film, musical theatre, animation |
| Instruments | Violin, Piano |
| Website | http://www.shermanmusic.com |
Sherman was born on December 19, 1925, in New York City, to Russian Jewish immigrants, Rosa (Dancis) and Al Sherman.[1]
In 1943, Sherman joined the United States Army at age 17. On April 12, 1945, Sherman was shot in the knee, forcing him to walk with a cane for the rest of his life.[2] For being wounded during battle, Sherman was awarded the Purple Heart medal.
Sherman died of natural causes in London on March 6, 2012 at the age of 86.[3]
Robert B. Sherman Media
Combat Infantryman Badge
Army Weapons Qualification Badge – Expert (high-res)
Army Weapons Qualification Badge – Marksman (high-res)
Army Sharpshooters Badge*Army Weapons Badges
Original London cast - "Janes and Michaels". Left to right (Front): Poppy Lee Friar, Jack Montgomery, Perry Millward, Harry Stott, Ben Watton, Jake Catterall, Nicola Bowman. Left to right (BACK): Charlotte Spencer, Faye Spittlehouse, Carrie Hope Fletcher, Robert B. Sherman. (Photo: July 19, 2004)
Sherman dedicating a print of his painting, Sacrifice (pictured) to the Western Marble Arch Synagogue in London in 2004. Officiating was Dr. Jonathan Sacks, Chief Rabbi of the British Empire and Commonwealth.
The Sherman Brothers receiving the National Medal of Arts at The White House on November 17, 2008 (left to right: Robert B. Sherman, Richard M. Sherman and U.S. President George W. Bush)
References
- ↑ "Robert B. Sherman - Joyce R. Sherman Marriage Certificate". California, County Marriages. familysearch.org. Retrieved January 30, 2016.
- ↑ Sherman, Robert B. "The Longest Years" in Walt's Time: From Before To Beyond. Santa Clarita, CA: Camphor Tree Publishers, 1998, pp. 112-113.
- ↑ Freedland, Mark. "Robert Sherman obituary"[dead link] The Guardian, March 6, 2012
Other websites
Quotations related to Robert B. Sherman at Wikiquote
- Sherman Music Archived 2005-11-03 at the Wayback Machine
- Redstring Productions - Sherman Brothers
- Music World Corporation Archived 2006-07-23 at the Wayback Machine
- Robert Sherman Art
- BMI Foundation - Robert B. Sherman Annual Scholarship Archived 2016-03-06 at the Wayback Machine
- Robert B. Sherman BMI Foundation Annual Scholarship 11.08.06 article Archived 2008-02-08 at the Wayback Machine
- Robert B. Sherman BMI Foundation Annual Scholarship 12.14.07 article Archived 2008-02-08 at the Wayback Machine
- Robert B. Sherman at the Internet Broadway Database
- Robert B. Sherman on IMDb
- Robert B. Sherman at SoundUnwound
- A Spoonful of Sugar: Robert Sherman, 1925–2012 Obituary on theartsdesk.com, 6 March 2012
- Robert B. Sherman at Find a Grave
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