Roger Allers, Disney film-maker and co-director of The Lion King, dies aged 76

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Sian CainJanuary 19, 2026 at 01:57 AM

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Roger Allers, the Disney filmmaker and co-director of *The Lion King*, has died at the age of 76. Allers began his Disney career on *Tron* in 1982 and contributed to several animated classics, including *The Little Mermaid*, *Beauty and the Beast*, and *Aladdin*. He co-directed *The Lion King* in 1994, which became a massive success, winning a Golden Globe and remaining the highest-grossing hand-drawn animated film. Allers also co-wrote the Broadway adaptation of *The Lion King*, which won a Tony Award. Before his death, he also worked on other films such as *Lilo & Stitch*, *The Emperor's New Groove*, and *Open Season*.

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