Roger Allers
Known for WritingBorn 1949-06-29 — died 2026-01-17Rye, New York, USA
Roger Allers (June 29, 1949 – January 17, 2026) was an American film director, screenwriter, animator, storyboard artist, and playwright. He was best known for co-directing Disney Animation's The Lion King (1994), the highest-grossing traditionally animated film of all time, and for writing the Broadway adaptation of the same name. He also directed Sony Pictures Animation's first feature-length animated film, Open Season (2006) and the animated adaptation of The Prophet.
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Known for
The Lion King
1994 · as Laughing Hyena (voice) (uncredited)
The Making of the Lion King
1994 · as Self
Waking Sleeping Beauty
2009 · as Self - Jenny Foxworth / Timon (voice)
The Sweatbox
2002 · as Self
Howard
2018 · as Self
Pride of The Lion King
2011 · as Self
The Making of TRON
2002 · as Himself
Beyond Beauty: The Untold Stories Behind the Making of Beauty and the Beast
2010 · as Self
Treasures Untold: The Making of Disney's 'The Little Mermaid'
2006 · as Self