The Lion King Cast
The cast of The Lion King.
Chiwetel Ejiofor
as Scar (voice)

Chiwetel Ejiofor portrays Scar, the treacherous and power-hungry lion who seeks to take over Pride Rock.

John Oliver
as Zazu (voice)

John Oliver voices Zazu, the loyal and wise hornbill who serves as a trusted advisor to the lion king.

James Earl Jones
as Mufasa (voice)

James Earl Jones reprises his iconic role as Mufasa, the wise and noble lion who is the father of Simba.

John Kani
as Rafiki (voice)

John Kani provides the voice for Rafiki, the wise and mystical mandrill who serves as a spiritual guide to Simba.

Alfre Woodard
as Sarabi (voice)

Alfre Woodard voices Sarabi, the strong and compassionate lioness who is the mother of Simba and the queen of Pride Rock.

JD McCrary
as Young Simba (voice)

JD McCrary lends his voice to Young Simba, the adventurous and playful lion cub who eventually becomes the king of the Pride Lands.

Shahadi Wright Joseph
as Young Nala (voice)

Shahadi Wright Joseph portrays Young Nala, Simba's childhood friend and eventual love interest who grows up to become a strong and fearless lioness.

Penny Johnson Jerald
as Sarafina (voice)

Penny Johnson Jerald voices Sarafina, Nala's mother and a supportive member of the lioness pride.

Keegan-Michael Key
as Kamari (voice)
Eric André
as Azizi (voice)
Florence Kasumba
as Shenzi (voice)
Seth Rogen
as Pumbaa (voice)
Billy Eichner
as Timon (voice)
Amy Sedaris
as Guinea Fowl (voice)
Chance the Rapper
as Bush Baby (voice)
Josh McCrary
as Elephant Shrew (voice)
Donald Glover
as Simba (voice)
Beyoncé
as Nala (voice)
Phil LaMarr
as Impala (voice)
J. Lee
as Hyena (voice)
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