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) - Adaptation · DirectorRock & Rule (1983) - AnimationAnimalympics (1980) - Animation · Story · Art DirectionLa Petite Fille aux allumettes (2005) - Director