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(1925-2012) Songwriter. Robert B. Sherman was born in Brooklyn, New York, and died in London, England. He and his brother, Richard M. Sherman, were a songwriting team who wrote songs for many musical films including “Mary Poppins,” “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,” “The Jungle Book,” “Bedknobs and Broomsticks,” “The Sword in the Stone,” “The Aristocats,” and “The Happiest Millionaire.”.

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Robert B Sherman

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1925

BIRTH

Robert Bernard Sherman was born in Brooklyn, New York, on December 19, 1925.

1949

OTHER

Mr. Sherman graduated from Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York, in 1949.

1949

LITWORK

The Best Estate


Novel written while a student at Bard College.

1949

LITWORK

Music, Candy & Painted Eggs


Novel written while a student at Bard College.

1973

LITWORK

Tom Sawyer


Robert B. Sherman and Richard M. Sherman wrote the songs and the screenplay for the 1973 film, "Tom Sawyer," based on a novel by Mark Twain.

2012

DEATH

Robert B. Sherman died in London, England, on March 6, 2012.

2012

INTERMENT

Robert B. Sherman was interred at Hillside Memorial Park, Culver City, Los Angeles County, California.

2013

LITWORK

Moose: Chapters From My Life
AuthorHouse Publishers
1491883812 ISBN-13: 978-1491883815
Autobiography edited by his son, Robert J. Sherman.

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