FILM DIRECTOR

Roger Allers

1949 - Today

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Roger Allers (born June 29, 1949) is an American film director, screenwriter, animator, storyboard artist, and playwright. He is best known for co-directing Disney's The Lion King (1994), the highest-grossing traditionally animated film of all time, and for writing the Broadway adaptation of the same name. Read more on Wikipedia

Since 2007, the English Wikipedia page of Roger Allers has received more than 477,134 page views. His biography is available in 16 different languages on Wikipedia. Roger Allers is the 1,410th most popular film director, the 9,704th most popular biography from United States and the 376th most popular American Film Director.

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  • 16

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  • 3.06

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  • 2.72

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Among FILM DIRECTORS

Among film directors, Roger Allers ranks 1,410 out of 2,041. Before him are Alan Rudolph, Kirill Serebrennikov, Haskell Wexler, Albert Pyun, Peter Chan, and Sally Menke. After him are Bruno Delbonnel, Arne Skouen, Basil Dearden, Joe Roth, Michael Ritchie, and Mike Judge.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1949, Roger Allers ranks 592. Before him are Zdenko Verdenik, Roman Dmitriyev, Richard Thompson, Ed King, Kęstutis Šapka, and Richard Russo. After him are Aslaug Dahl, Harry Turtledove, Michael Horse, Artis Gilmore, Scott Turow, and Wilhelm Kreuz.

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In United States

Among people born in United States, Roger Allers ranks 9,704 out of 20,380. Before him are Daniel Patrick Moynihan (1927), Alice Kober (1906), Cherie Currie (1959), George Caleb Bingham (1811), Dyanna Lauren (1965), and Horatio Parker (1863). After him are Alfred Lunt (1892), John Nelson (1791), Nia Long (1970), Lester Bird (1938), Edward Stevens (1932), and Gene Ammons (1925).

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Among FILM DIRECTORS In United States

Among film directors born in United States, Roger Allers ranks 376. Before him are Terry Zwigoff (1949), Paul Bartel (1938), Alan Rudolph (1943), Haskell Wexler (1922), Albert Pyun (1953), and Sally Menke (1953). After him are Joe Roth (1948), Michael Ritchie (1938), Victor Schertzinger (1888), Melvin Frank (1913), Patty Jenkins (1971), and Jay Roach (1957).

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Filmography

Aladdin
Director
In the boorish city of Agrabah, kind-hearted street urchin Aladdin and Princess Jasmine fall in love, although she can only marry a prince. He and power-hungry Grand Vizier Jafar vie for a magic lamp that can fulfill their wishes.
Nov 25th 19927.7 / 10
Beauty and the Beast
Director
Follow the adventures of Belle, a bright young woman who finds herself in the castle of a prince who's been turned into a mysterious beast. With the help of the castle's enchanted staff, Belle soon learns the most important lesson of all -- that true beauty comes from within.
Oct 22nd 19917.7 / 10
The Little Mermaid
Director
This colorful adventure tells the story of an impetuous mermaid princess named Ariel who falls in love with the very human Prince Eric and puts everything on the line for the chance to be with him. Memorable songs and characters -- including the villainous sea witch Ursula.
Nov 17th 19897.3 / 10