Roger Allers
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Roger Allers has built a career as an American screenwriter who belongs to the crew side of the business rather than the cast. 'Beauty and the Beast' is close behind in visibility. He has worked in animation more than in any other register. The record holds 5 credits. Of everything credited, 'Aladdin' traveled the furthest.
Roger Allers
8 Movies
Roger Allers has built a career as an American screenwriter who belongs to the crew side of the business rather than the cast. 'Beauty and the Beast' is close behind in visibility. He has worked in animation more than in any other register. The record holds 5 credits. Of everything credited, 'Aladdin' traveled the furthest.
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Walt Disney Animation Studios Short Films Collection
Director
2015
Film
Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet
Director
2014
Film
Open Season
Director
2006
Film
The Little Matchgirl
Director
2006
Film
The Lion King
Director
1994
Film
Aladdin
Story
1992
Film
Beauty and the Beast
Story
1991
Film
Oliver & Company
Story
1988
Film
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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.