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Roger Allers

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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.

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Known For 8 titles
The Lion King (1994) subtitle poster
The Lion King
1994 Movie
as Laughing Hyena (voice) (uncredited)
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Waking Sleeping Beauty (2009) subtitle poster
Waking Sleeping Beauty
2009 Movie
as Self - Jenny Foxworth / Timon (voice)
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Howard (2018) subtitle poster
Howard
2018 Movie
as Self
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The Sweatbox (2002) subtitle poster
The Sweatbox
2002 Movie
as Self
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Pride of The Lion King (2011) subtitle poster
Pride of The Lion King
2011 Movie
as Self
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The Making of the Lion King (1994) subtitle poster
The Making of the Lion King
1994 Movie
as Self
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The Making of TRON (2002) subtitle poster
The Making of TRON
2002 Movie
as Himself
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Beyond Beauty: The Untold Stories Behind the Making of Beauty and the Beast (2010) subtitle poster
Beyond Beauty: The Untold Stories Behind the Making of Beauty and the Beast
2010 Movie
as Self
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