Irene Mecchi

Irene Mecchi (born September 21, 1949) is an American screenwriter and playwright, whose prominent works include screenplays for several Disney animated films. She co-authored the screenplays for The Lion King (1994), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996), and Hercules (1997). With co-author Roger Allers, she received a 1998 Tony nomination for writing the book for The Lion King stage musical.

Irene Mecchi
Born (1949-09-21) September 21, 1949
San Francisco, California, United States
OccupationScreenwriter, playwright, television writer
Alma materUniversity of California, Berkeley
American Conservatory Theater
Notable works
  • The Lion King (1994)
  • The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)
  • Hercules (1997)
  • The Lion King (musical)
  • Brave (2012)
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