Roger Slifer
Author and screenwriter for animated series
Born
November 11th, 1954
70 years ago
Died
March 30th, 2015
9 years ago — 60 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An author, illustrator, screenwriter, and producer recognized for contributions to the animated television industry. Worked as a writer and producer for the animated series 'DuckTales'. Co-created the animated series 'The 10th Kingdom' and contributed to the development of various comic book series. Played a significant role in the evolution of storytelling in animation.
Wrote for 'DuckTales'
Co-created 'The 10th Kingdom'
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