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Simba
Portrayed by
As a cub: Scott Irby-Ranniar (musical; debut) Luke Youngblood (musical; debut, West End)As an adult: Jason Raize (musical; debut) Christopher Jackson (musical; understudy from 1997-2000 & main role from 2000-2002) Roger Wright (musical; debut, West End) Jérémy Fontanet (musical; Paris)
Voice
As a cub: Jonathan Taylor Thomas Jason Weaver (singing voice) Ryan O'Donohue (Animated StoryBook & Activity Center ) Kathryn Haywood (Simba's Big Adventure ) Shaun Fleming (Simba's Mighty Adventure ) Evan Saucedo ("The Morning Report") Matt Weinberg (The Lion King 1½ ) Colin Ford (Disney Friends ) JD McCrary (2019 film)As an adult: Matthew Broderick (films) Frank Welker (original lion vocal effects) Joseph Williams (original singing voice) Cam Clarke (television, video games, theme parks, singing voice in Simba's Pride ) Rob Lowe (The Lion Guard )Donald Glover (2019 film)
Inspiration
Prince Hamlet from
Hamlet Bambi Moses
Horus
Lord Capulet from
Romeo & Juliet
Other names
King Simba
Little Hairball (by
Scar )
Young Master (by
Zazu )
Fuzzy (by
Zazu )
Sonny Boy (by
Timon )
Junior (by
Timon )
Dad (by
Kiara and
Kion )
King Bro (by
Bunga )
Your Majesty (by Pridelanders)
Personality
Guilt-ridden, pessimistic, depressive, worrisome, prejudiced (all formerly), mischievous (as a cub), adventurous, brave, stubborn, heroic, caring, protective, kind-hearted, understanding, strong-willed, short-tempered, fatherly, dependable, selfless, remorseful, wise, intelligent
Appearance
Slender, muscular lion, handsome, gold fur, beige muzzle, underbelly and paws, pink nose, red mane, red eyes
Occupation
King of the Pride Lands
Affiliations
Pridelanders Circle of Life
Goal
To protect the Pride Lands
Siblings
Bunga (adoptive brother)
Relatives
Scar † (paternal uncle)
Askari † (distant relative)
Kovu (son-in-law)
Rani (daughter-in-law)
Sarafina (mother-in-law)
Unnamed † (father-in-law)
Allies
Mufasa ,
Scar (formerly),
Nala ,
Kion ,
Rafiki ,
Timon ,
Pumbaa ,
Zazu ,
Sarabi ,
Sarafina ,
Pridelanders ,
Kiara ,
Ma ,
Uncle Max ,
Vitani ,
Kovu ,
Outsiders ,
Tiifu ,
Bunga ,
Beshte ,
Fuli ,
Ono ,
Makuu ,
Bupu ,
Ma Tembo ,
Makini ,
Kongwe ,
Twiga ,
King Sokwe ,
Hadithi ,
Ajabu ,
Basi ,
Dhahabu ,
Thurston ,
Jasiri ,
Anga ,
Shujaa ,
Janja ,
Cheezi ,
Chungu ,
Nne ,
Tano ,
Azaad ,
Rani ,
Baliyo
Enemies
Scar (archenemy; deceased),
Zira (deceased),
Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed ,
Hyena Clan ,
Nuka (deceased),
Kovu (formerly),
Vitani (formerly),
Outsiders (formerly),
Reirei ,
Goigoi ,
Dogo and
his brothers ,
Reirei's Pack ,
Kiburi ,
Nduli ,
Tamka ,
Kiburi's Float ,
Outlanders ,
Sumu ,
Janja (formerly),
Cheezi (formerly),
Chungu (formerly),
Nne (formerly),
Tano (formerly)
Likes
Kingship, having fun, teasing Zazu (formerly), eating grubs, pouncing lessons, hot tubs, competitions, sleeping, star-gazing
Dislikes
Scar, Zira, lies, betrayals, the idea of marrying Nala (as a cub), being treated like a cub, being groomed, naggers, upsetting his father, threats to the kingdom, Outsiders (formerly), his father's death
Powers and abilities
Animalistic strength, speed, stamina, and endurance
Fate
Defeats his uncle Scar and assumes his rightful role as King of the Pride Lands Accepts the Outsiders into his pride Proudly watches his son's wedding and coronation
Quote
"Danger? Ha, I walk on the wild side. I laugh in the face of danger!" "Sometimes, what's left behind can grow better than the generation before.... if given the chance. "Did I say.... he had good on him?"
Source
Simba is the titular protagonist of The Lion King .
Appearances [ ]
The Lion King [ ]
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride [ ]
The Lion Guard [ ]
Background [ ]
Personality [ ]