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Robert B. Sherman
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Robert B. Sherman

Actor · born December 19, 1925 · died 2012

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Robert Bernard Sherman was an American songwriter. Best known for his work in musical films with his brother, Richard M. Sherman, they, known as Sherman brothers, produced more motion picture song scores than any other songwriting team in film history.

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  1. 39Received the Academy Award for Best Original SongApril 5, 1965
  2. 39Received the Academy Award for Best Original ScoreApril 5, 1965
  3. ~65Named Disney Legends1990

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