Roger Allers

Roger Allers is a renowned American animated film director and writer, whose professional trajectory has been marked by numerous significant contributions to the world of animation. One of his most notable achievements is his role as co-director of the 1994 Disney musical masterpiece, The Lion King, an influential film that has had a lasting impact on the animation industry. Additionally, Allers was involved in the production of other iconic Disney films, including Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, and The Little Mermaid. Furthermore, he was initially slated to direct the musical drama Kingdom of the Sun, a project that ultimately underwent significant changes and was redeveloped into the 2000 comedy, The Emperor's New Groove.