Robert B. Sherman

American songwriter (1925–2012)
Person human Q2419093
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Robert B. Sherman

Summary

Robert B. Sherman is a human[1]. Born in New York City[2], he… he was born on December 19, 1925[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on March 6, 2012[5]. He worked as a songwriter[6], composer[7], screenwriter[8], essayist[9], and playwright[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (923 views/month, #7,023 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Robert B. Sherman was born in New York City[2].
  • Robert B. Sherman passed away in London[4].
  • Robert B. Sherman was born on December 19, 1925[3].
  • Robert B. Sherman died on March 6, 2012[5].
  • Robert B. Sherman died on March 5, 2012[12].
  • Robert B. Sherman is buried at Hillside Memorial Park[13].
  • Robert B. Sherman's father was Al Sherman[14].
  • Among Robert B. Sherman's spouses was Joyce Ruth Sasner[15].
  • A child of Robert B. Sherman was Laurie Sherman[16].
  • A child of Robert B. Sherman was Jeff C. Sherman[17].
  • A child of Robert B. Sherman was Andrea Tracy Sherman[18].
  • A child of Robert B. Sherman was Robert J. Sherman[19].
  • Robert B. Sherman held citizenship in United States[20].
  • Robert B. Sherman's professions included songwriter[6].
  • Robert B. Sherman worked as a composer[7].
  • Robert B. Sherman worked as a screenwriter[8].
  • Robert B. Sherman's professions included essayist[9].
  • Robert B. Sherman's professions included playwright[10].
  • Robert B. Sherman worked as an autobiographer[21].
  • Robert B. Sherman was educated at Bard College[22].
  • Robert B. Sherman was educated at Beverly Hills High School[23].
  • Robert B. Sherman was educated at Ethical Culture Fieldston School[24].
  • Robert B. Sherman received the National Medal of Arts[25].
  • Robert B. Sherman received the Purple Heart[26].
  • Robert B. Sherman received the Academy Award for Best Original Score[27].

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Origins and Family

Robert B. Sherman was born in New York City[2]. He was born on December 19, 1925[3]. His father was Al Sherman[14].

Education

Educated at Bard College[22], a liberal arts college[28], in United States[29], founded in 1860[30]; Beverly Hills High School[23], a high school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1927[33]; and Ethical Culture Fieldston School[24], a university-preparatory school[34], in United States[35], founded in 1878[36], headquartered in New York City[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include songwriter[6], composer[7], screenwriter[8], essayist[9], playwright[10], and autobiographer[21].

Recognition

Awards received include National Medal of Arts[25], a medallion[38], in United States[39], founded in 1984[40]; Purple Heart[26], a medallion[41], in United States[42], founded in 1932[43]; Academy Award for Best Original Score[27], an Academy Awards[44], in United States[45], founded in 1935[46]; World War II Victory Medal[47], an United States service medals of the world wars[48], in United States[49], founded in 1945[50]; Academy Award for Best Original Song[51], an award for best original song[52], in United States[53]; and Grammy Award for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media[54], an award[55], in United States[56], founded in 1959[57].

Personal Life

Robert B. Sherman was married to Joyce Ruth Sasner[15]. Children include Laurie Sherman[16], b. 1955[58], of United States[59]; Jeff C. Sherman[17], a film director[60], b. 1957[61], of United States[62]; Andrea Tracy Sherman[18], 1960–2019[63], of United States[64]; and Robert J. Sherman[19], a lyricist[65], b. 1968[66], of United States[67].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 6, 2012[5] and March 5, 2012[12]. Robert B. Sherman died in London[4]. He is buried at Hillside Memorial Park[13].

Why It Matters

Robert B. Sherman ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (923 views/month, #7,023 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[68] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[69]

FAQs

Where was Robert B. Sherman born?

Robert B. Sherman was born in New York City[2].

Where did Robert B. Sherman die?

Robert B. Sherman passed away in London[4].

Who were Robert B. Sherman's parents?

Robert B. Sherman's father was Al Sherman[14].

Who was Robert B. Sherman married to?

Robert B. Sherman's spouses include Joyce Ruth Sasner[15].

What did Robert B. Sherman do for work?

Robert B. Sherman worked as songwriter[6], composer[7], screenwriter[8], essayist[9], and playwright[10].

Where did Robert B. Sherman go to school?

Robert B. Sherman was educated at Bard College[22], Beverly Hills High School[23], and Ethical Culture Fieldston School[24].

What awards did Robert B. Sherman receive?

Honors received include National Medal of Arts[25], Purple Heart[26], Academy Award for Best Original Score[27], and World War II Victory Medal[47].

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