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Roger Allers was listed as a screenwriter, animation director and story artist. Born on June 29, 1949, Roger Allers was from Rye, New York, United States. Death is recorded on January 2026, at the age of 76. Education on record includes Arizona State University.
My Take
Roger Allers earns my deep admiration. Co-directing The Lion King in 1994 is no small line on a resume; he shaped a film that defined a generation and remains the highest-grossing traditionally animated movie ever made. As a screenwriter, story artist and animator, he belonged to that vanishing breed of craftsmen who tell stories through hand-drawn images. The grandeur of those savannas and the bond between Mufasa and Simba flowed partly from his hands. His passing in early 2026 saddens me, but the work endures. To me he stands as proof that patient, hand-built artistry can move the entire world.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Roger Allers
- Name (Japanese)
- ロジャー・アラーズ
- Reading
- ろじゃー・あらーず
- Born
- June 29, 1949 – January 2026
- Origin
- Rye, New York, United States
- Occupation
- screenwriter / animation director / story artist / animator / art director
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Ox
2. Background
- University
- Arizona State University
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger%20Allers
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q847468
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Roger Allers born?
Roger Allers was born on June 29, 1949.
When did Roger Allers die?
Roger Allers died on January 2026, aged 76.
Where was Roger Allers from?
Roger Allers was from Rye, New York, United States.
What did Roger Allers do?
Roger Allers worked as screenwriter, animation director, story artist, animator, art director.
Where did Roger Allers study?
Roger Allers attended Arizona State University.
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