Roger Allers
American filmmaker / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Roger Allam.
Roger Allers (born June 29, 1949) is an American film director, screenwriter, animator, storyboard artist, and playwright. He is best known for co-directing Disney'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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Roger Allers | |
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![]() Allers at the 34th Annie Awards in 2007 | |
Born | (1949-06-29) June 29, 1949 (age 75) Rye, New York, U.S. |
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Years active | 1974–present |
Known for | The Lion King Open Season The Prophet |
Spouse |
Leslee Hackenson
(m. 1977; div. 2020) |
Children | 2 |
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