James Sheldon was born on November 12, 1920 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA as Leonard James Schleifer. He was a director and producer, known for The Millionaire (1955), The Bing Crosby Show (1964) and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1982). He was married to Dr. Eleanor Harriet Bernert. He died on March 12, 2016 in Manhattan.