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Richard M. Sherman (1928-2024) Songwriter, screenwriter. Richard M. Sherman was born in Manhattan, New York, and died in Beverly Hills, California.

Full Name

Richard M. Sherman

Locations

DutchessNew York

Author's Timeline


1928

Birth

New York County: Richard Morton Sherman was born in Manhattan, New York, on June 12, 1928.

1949

Other Life Event

Dutchess County: Mr. Sherman graduated from Bard College as a music major in Annandale-On-Hudson, New York, in 1949.

1961

Literary Work

The Parent Trap
Mr. Sherman and his brother, Robert B. Sherman, wrote the songs for the 1961 romantic comedy film, “The Parent Trap.”

1964

Literary Work

Mary Poppins
Mr. Sherman and his brother, Robert B. Sherman, wrote and composed the songs for the musical fantasy comedy film, “Mary Poppins.”

1968

Literary Work

Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang
Mr. Sherman and his brother, Robert B. Sherman, wrote the songs for the 1968 musical fantasy film, “Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang.”

1971

Literary Work

Bedknobs and Broomsticks
Mr. Sherman and his brother, Robert B. Sherman, wrote the songs for the 1971 musical fantasy film, “Bedknobs and Broomsticks.”

1973

Literary Work

Tom Sawyer
Mr. Sherman and his brother, Robert Sherman, wrote the screenplay and the songs for the 1973 musical film, “Tom Sawyer.”

1973

Literary Work

Charlotte’s Web
Mr. Sherman and his brother, Robert B. Sherman, wrote the songs for the 1973 animated musical drama film, “Charlotte’s Web.”

1974

Literary Work

Huckleberry Finn
Mr. Sherman and his brother, Robert B. Sherman, wrote the screenplay and the songs for the 1974 musical film, “Huckleberry Finn.”

1976

Literary Work

The Slipper and the Rose
Mr. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman, and Bryan Forbes wrote the screenplay for the 1976 musical film, “The Slipper and the Rose.”

1998

Literary Work

Walt's Time: From Before to Beyond…
Camphor Tree Publishers
0964605937 / 978-0964605930
Nonfiction co-written with Robert B. Sherman.

2017

Literary Work

A Kiss Goodnight
Disney Editions
1484782283 / 978-1484782286
Children’s book co-written with Brittany Rubiano and illustrated by Floyd Norman.

2024

Death

Richard M. Sherman died in a hospital in Beverly Hills, California, on May 25, 2024.

2024

Interment

Richard M. Sherman was interred at Mount Sinai Memorial Park, Simi Valley, Ventura County, California.

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