AJ Carothers (sometimes given as "A.J. Carothers") (October 22, 1931 – April 9, 2007) was an American playwright and television writer, best known for his work with Walt Disney, who was a close friend. Disney's daughter later spoke at Mr. Carothers' funeral. Carothers describes reaction to Disney's death at the studio in a video included at the Walt Disney Family Museum (San Francisco).