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Richard M. Sherman
Sherman in 2014
Born
Richard Morton Sherman

(1928-06-12)June 12, 1928
DiedMay 25, 2024(2024-05-25) (aged 95)
Resting placeHillside Memorial Park, Culver City, California, U.S.
Alma materBard College
Occupation(s)Composer, lyricist, screenwriter, publisher, music director
Years active1950–2024
Spouse
Elizabeth Gluck
(m. 1957)
Children3
Parent(s)Al Sherman
Rosa (Dancis) Sherman
RelativesRobert B. Sherman (brother)
Robert J. Sherman (nephew)
Musical career
GenresMusical film, musical theatre, animation music

Richard Morton Sherman (June 12, 1928 – May 25, 2024) was an American songwriter. He worked in musical movies with his brother Robert B. Sherman. Some of the Sherman Brothers' best known songs were in live action and animated musical films including: Mary Poppins, The Jungle Book, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, "Bedknobs and Broomsticks", The Slipper and the Rose, and Charlotte's Web. Their most well known work iss the theme park song "It's a Small World (After All)".

Sherman was born in New York City to Russian Jewish immigrants, Rosa (Dancis) and Al Sherman.[1] In 1953 Sherman was drafted into United States Army ans assigned to the Army Band and glee club. He was musical conductor for both groups from 1953 until his honorable discharge in 1955. He studied at Bard College.

Sherman lived in London, England and in Los Angeles, California.[2] He died at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, on May 25, 2024, at the age of 95.[3][4]

References

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  1. "Person Details for Richard Morton Sherman, "California, County Marriages, 1850-1952" — FamilySearch.org".
  2. "Sherman Brothers Working on New Musical Merry-Go-Round". Playbill.com. 2005-08-29. Archived from the original on 2009-02-09. Retrieved 2014-07-04.
  3. "Remembering Disney Legend Richard M. Sherman". The Walt Disney Company. 2024-05-25. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
  4. Barnes, Mike (25 May 2024). "Richard Sherman, Oscar-Winning Songwriter on 'Mary Poppins,' Dies at 95". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 25 May 2024.

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