Roger Allers
Writing · Director · Story Artist · Pre-Visualization Supervisor
Born Jun 29, 1949 · Rye, New York, USA
Active 1980–2026
Roger Allers (June 29, 1949 – January 17, 2026) was an American film director, screenwriter, animator, storyboard artist, and playwright.
Filmography
The Lion King (1994) — Laughing Hyena (voice) (uncredited) · DirectorAladdin (1992) — StoryBeauty and the Beast (1991) — StoryThe Emperor's New Groove (2000) — Original StoryLilo & Stitch (2002) — Story ArtistThe Little Mermaid (1989) — StoryboardThe Lion King 1½ (2004) — Additional WritingTron (1982) — Pre-Visualization SupervisorOliver & Company (1988) — StoryOpen Season (2006) — DirectorThe Rescuers Down Under (1990) — StoryboardThe Little Matchgirl (2006) — Director · AdaptationKahlil Gibran's The Prophet (2014) — Screenplay · DirectorWalt Disney Animation Studios Short Films Collection (2015) — Director · AdaptationRock & Rule (1983) — AnimationAnimalympics (1980) — Animation · Story · Art DirectionLa Petite Fille aux allumettes (2005) — Director