Ben Sharpsteen | |
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| Born | Benjamin Sharpsteen November 4, 1895 Tacoma, Washington,[1] U.S. |
| Died | December 20, 1980 (aged 85) Calistoga, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, film producer |
| Years active | 1920–1980 |
Benjamin Sharpsteen (November 4, 1895 – December 20, 1980) was an American film director and producer for Disney. He directed 31 films between 1920 and 1980. Sharpsteen created a museum documenting the history of California's first millionaire, Sam Brannan, and the history of the Upper Napa Valley as well as more on Sharpsteen's life and work at the Sharpsteen Museum located in Calistoga, California.[2] He died in Napa County, California.