Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Writer
Occupations
Q779815, Animator, Screenwriter, Art director, Character designer
Birthday
(Wednesday)
Died
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Spouse
Leslee Allers (1977-2020)
Children
2 children: Aidan Allers, Leah Allers
Residences
Boston, Los Angeles, Scottsdale, Toronto
Education
Harvard University, Arizona State University
Zodiac Sign
♋ Cancer
Chinese Zodiac
牛 Ox
Name Origin
English < Proto-Germanic (*Hrōþigaizaz)
Popularity
Tier C -- 82,816 Wikipedia views/month
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Roger Allers is known for writing.
Born in Rye, New York, USA (died at age 76).
Roger Allers has 3 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Filmography (3)
Biography
Roger Allers (June 29, 1949 – January 2026) was an American film director, screenwriter, animator, storyboard artist, and playwright. He is 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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Roger Allers was born on and passed away on at the age of 76.
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Roger Allers was born in Rye, New York, USA.
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Roger Allers has 3 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Prophet (2014), Open Season (2006), The Lion King (1994).
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Roger Allers is primarily known as a writer. Roger Allers (June 29, 1949 – January 2026) was an American film director, screenwriter, animator, storyboard artist, and playwright. He is best known for co-directing…
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