1949 - 2026
Roger Allers American Writer
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Rest in Peace Roger Allers.
Passed away on 17th January, 2026 aged 76.
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Roger Allers was previously married to Leslee Hackenson.
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Relationship Statistics
| Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
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| Married | 1 |
43 years, 2 months
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43 years, 2 months
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Details
| First Name |
Roger
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| Last Name |
Allers
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| Birthday |
29th June, 1949
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| Birthplace |
Rye, New York
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| Died |
17th January, 2026
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| Place of Death |
Santa Monica, California
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| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation Text |
Film director, Writer, Storyboard Artist, Animator
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| Occupation |
Writer
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| Year(s) Active |
1970–present
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Roger Allers (June 29, 1949 – January 17, 2026) was an American film director, screenwriter, animator, storyboard artist, and playwright. He was 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.
