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. He died in Sonoma County, California.

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1895 births

1980 deaths

American film producers

American animated film producers

Businesspeople from Tacoma, Washington

Directors of Best Documentary Feature Academy Award winners

Directors of Best Documentary Short Subject Academy Award winners

Directors of Palme d'Or winners

Fantasy film directors

Film directors from Washington (state) Film directors from California People from Calistoga, California Walt Disney Animation Studios people

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