Ben Sharpsteen: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 29
- as director
- 28
- on screen
- 1934–1959
- box office
- $384M
- Born
- November 4, 1895
- Birthplace
- Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
- Full name
- Benjamin Sharpsteen
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Film Director, Film Producer
- Years active
- 1920-1980
The Best Ben Sharpsteen Movies
The films of Ben Sharpsteen that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1938) leads with $185M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
Ben Sharpsteen's Career in Numbers
Ben Sharpsteen's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Ben Sharpsteen works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Two-Gun Mickey (1934) to Mysteries of the Deep (1959), and the 1930s were the busiest decade.
Ben Sharpsteen Movies by Decade
- 1930s 19
- 1940s 5
- 1950s 5
The 1930s were Ben Sharpsteen's busiest decade, with 19 films.
Ben Sharpsteen Movies by Genre
- Animation 14
- Comedy 5
- Documentary 4
- Fantasy 3
- Tv movie 1
- Family 1
- Western 1
Animation is the genre Ben Sharpsteen has worked in most, with 14 films, ahead of comedy (5).
Ben Sharpsteen Career Milestones
- First film
- Two-Gun Mickey 1934
- Biggest box office hit
- Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs $185M worldwide
- Newest film
- Mysteries of the Deep 1959
Ben Sharpsteen Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Ben Sharpsteen is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 28 as director and 1 as actor. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by Ben Sharpsteen
28- 1959
Mysteries of the Deep Documentary - 1958
Ama Girls Documentary - 1956
Samoa Documentary - 1952
Water Birds Family - 1942
Out of the Frying Pan Into the Firing Line Documentary - 1942
The New Spirit Animation - 1941
Dumbo Animation Worldwide box office: $113K - 1940
Fantasia Fantasy Worldwide box office: $76.4M - 1940
Pinocchio Fantasy Worldwide box office: $122M - 1938
The Fox Hunt Animation - 1938
Polar Trappers Comedy - 1938
Mickey’s Trailer Animation - 1938
Boat Builders Animation - 1938
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Fantasy Worldwide box office: $185M - 1937
Clock Cleaners Comedy - 1937
Hawaiian Holiday Comedy - 1937
Moose Hunters Animation - 1937
Don Donald Comedy - 1936
Mickey’s Circus Comedy - 1936
Moving Day Animation - 1936
Orphan’s Picnic Animation - 1935
Broken Toys Animation - 1935
Cock o’ the Walk Animation - 1935
On Ice Animation - 1935
Mickey’s Fire Brigade Animation - 1935
The Cookie Carnival Animation - 1935
Mickey’s Service Station Animation - 1934
Two-Gun Mickey Western
Ben Sharpsteen Movies as an Actor
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Who Is Ben Sharpsteen?
Ben Sharpsteen was born in Tacoma, Washington, U.S. in 1895. Credited on films since 1934, as a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Benjamin Sharpsteen (November 4, 1895 – December 20, 1980) was an American film director and producer, most renowned for his association with Disney. His career spanned an incredible six decades, from 1920 to 1980, within which, he directed over 31 films, cementing his status as an influential figure in the film industry. Beyond his film involvements, Sharpsteen created a museum to document the life and work of California's first millionaire, Sam Brannan, as well as the broader history of the Upper Napa Valley. This museum, located in Calistoga, California, also contains an extensive curation of Sharpsteen's life and work, revealing his contributions beyond the sphere of cinema. Sharpsteen's impact remains significant, with his contribution to film resonating within the industry, long after his death in Napa County, California in 1980. His rich legacy in film and his involvement in preserving regional history make him a multifaceted figure, as much a chronicler of stories as a storied personality himself.
Who Ben Sharpsteen Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Ben Sharpsteen shares the most films with. Wilfred Jackson comes first, with 6 films together, followed by Billy Bletcher (4).
Ben Sharpsteen: Questions & Answers
How many movies Ben Sharpsteen has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Ben Sharpsteen been in?
Ben Sharpsteen is credited on 29 films, from 1934 to 1959. 1 of them as an actor and 28 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Ben Sharpsteen's highest-grossing movie?
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1938) is Ben Sharpsteen's biggest box office hit, with $185M worldwide, ahead of Pinocchio (1940) ($122M). Across every film with box office figures, Ben Sharpsteen's movies have made $384M.
Ben Sharpsteen's biggest hits What is Ben Sharpsteen's newest movie?
The most recent film on Ben Sharpsteen's filmography is Mysteries of the Deep (1959), which Ben Sharpsteen directed.
Who does Ben Sharpsteen work with most often?
Ben Sharpsteen shares the most films with Wilfred Jackson (6 films), Billy Bletcher (4 films) and Cliff Edwards (3 films).
The Best Ben Sharpsteen Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 29 directing credits.
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