Roger Allers
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Roger Allers has built a career as an American director who belongs to the crew side of the business rather than the cast. 'Open Season' is close behind in visibility. He has worked in animation more than in any other register. The record holds 6 credits. Of everything credited, 'The Lion King' traveled the furthest. He earned a the Academy Award nomination for 'The Little Matchgirl'.
Roger Allers
Director · Writer
Roger Allers has built a career as an American director who belongs to the crew side of the business rather than the cast. 'Open Season' is close behind in visibility. He has worked in animation more than in any other register. The record holds 6 credits. Of everything credited, 'The Lion King' traveled the furthest. He earned a the Academy Award nomination for 'The Little Matchgirl'.
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Is Roger Allers still alive?
Roger Allers passed away on January 17, 2026 at age 76.
What are the most famous roles of Roger Allers?
Roger Allers is best known for directing The Lion King, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast.
How many movies has Roger Allers directed?
Over a 46-year career (since 1980), Roger Allers has directed or written 8 films and worked on 0 TV shows.
What was Roger Allers's first movie?
The career of Roger Allers began with Animalympics (1980).
What is Roger Allers's most recent movie or series?
Roger Allers's most recent release is Walt Disney Animation Studios Short Films Collection, which premiered on August 18, 2015.
Roger Allers
1949-06-29 · Rye, 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.Roger Allers, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.