Roger Allers
Roger Allers was a prominent Disney film-maker best known for co-directing the iconic animated feature The Lion King, which achieved both critical and commercial success. Born in 1949, he developed a passion for animation at a young age and contributed to several Disney classics, including Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, and The Little Mermaid. His collaborative spirit and artistic vision greatly influenced the Disney Animation renaissance, earning him accolades such as a Golden Globe for The Lion King. Allers' work not only shaped the landscape of animated film but also left a lasting legacy that continues to inspire audiences worldwide.
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Roger Allers, the director of Disney's classic animation 'The Lion King', was recently in California.
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Hong Kong· 2026-01-20
Roger Allers, one of the directors of the Disney animated film 'The Lion King', passed away at the age of 76.
Умер один из режиссеров мультфильма «Король Лев» Роджер Аллерс — РБК
Russia· 2026-01-19
Roger Allers was a Disney film-maker who co-directed The Lion King and worked on several other iconic films.
Roger Allers, Disney film-maker and co-director of The Lion King, dies aged 76 | Walt Disney Company
United Kingdom· 2026-01-19
