Timon
Movies
The Lion King (cameo)The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar (cameo)The Lion King (2019)
TV Series
Timon & Pumbaa (cameo)House of Mouse (cameo)The Lion Guard
Video Games
The Lion King Disney Infinity series (townsperson)Disney Crossy Road Disney Getaway Blast
Park Attractions
It's a Small World
Portrayed by
Max Casella (musical; debut)
Voice
Nathan Lane (films, Timon & Pumbaa , Animated StoryBook: The Lion King , The Lion King: Simba's Mighty Adventure (cutscenes only), Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable ) Kevin Schon (Timon & Pumbaa , House of Mouse , Aladdin (1992 film)
Animators
The Lion King: Michael Surrey The Lion King 1½: Lianne Hughes
Inspiration
Rosencrantz
Full name
Timon Leslie Berkowitz (according to Timon & Pumbaa )
Other names
Timmy (by his mother )Speedy )Bruce )Bunga )Simba )Uncle Max )Pumbaa )
Personality
Comedic, intelligent, cocky, lazy, self-praising, wisecracking, outgoing, quick-thinking, heroic when necessary, generous, sentimental, understanding, cheerful, thoughtful, helpful, friendly, loyal, emotional, a show-off, clumsy, obnoxious, hyperactive, sarcastic, clever, short-tempered
Appearance
Slender meerkat, tan fur, light tan belly, light brown stripes, brown eye patches, fingers, toes and tail tip, dark brown nose, eyelids and ears, red hair, black eyes
Occupation
Savior of his
meerkat colony Simba 's guardian (formerly)
Affiliations
Meerkat Colony (formerly)Pride Animals
Goal
To live an easygoing and trouble-free life for as long as possible
Home
Meerkat Tunnels (formerly)
Oasis (formerly)
Pride Lands Hakuna Matata Falls
Relatives
Max (uncle or great-uncle)
Bunga (adoptive nephew)
Allies
Pumbaa ,
Simba ,
Rafiki ,
Zazu ,
Nala ,
Pridelanders ,
Kiara ,
Kovu ,
Vitani ,
Outsiders ,
Kion ,
Bunga ,
Fuli ,
Beshte ,
Ono ,
Makini ,
Ma Tembo ,
Uroho ,
Mwizi ,
Tiifu ,
Zuri ,
Ushari (briefly),
Rani ,
Askari
Enemies
Scar ,
Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed ,
Hyena Clan ,
Nala , (briefly),
Zira ,
Kovu (formerly),
Vitani (formerly),
Outsiders (formerly),
Cheetato and Cheetata ,
Quint
Likes
Grubs, relaxation, daydreaming, sleeping, singing, parties, hot tubs, freedom, money
Dislikes
Hyenas, hard work, carnivores, danger, Pumbaa calling him Ramon , profanity, fish eggs, stink bugs, Zuka Zuma
Fate
Becomes a resident of Pride Rock in gratitude for partially saving both Simba and the kingdom
Quote
"
Hakuna Matata! What a wonderful phrase!"
"Who's the
monkey !?"
"What do you want me to do? Dress in drag and do the hula?"
Source
“Ah, you're an outcast! That's great, so are we! ” ―Timon, alongside Pumbaa , to Simba
Timon is one of the primary tritagonist in Disney's 1994 animated feature film The Lion King and the protagonist of the 2004 film The Lion King 1½ . He is a wisecracking meerkat and the best friend of Pumbaa . Though he originates from an industrious family, Timon lives an easygoing lifestyle of grub-eating and sleeping, under a "problem-free philosophy" called Hakuna Matata .