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Simba
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Jason Raize as Simba in "The Lion King on Broadway"
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Background information
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Musical
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Portrayed by
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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)
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Portrayed by
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Animators
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Voice
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Performance model
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Designer
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Inspiration
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Prince Hamlet, Moses, Horus, Malcolm, Jesus, Lord Capulet
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Honors and awards
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Character information
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Full name
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Other names
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Personality
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Adventurous, brave, fun-loving, headstrong, understanding, heroic, protective, clever, dependable, confident, kind-hearted, competitive, strong-willed, forgiving, selfless, affectionate, arrogant (occasionally), fatherly, bad-tempered (occasionally), insecure, gullible (occasionally)
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Appearance
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Gold fur, light yellow muzzle, underbelly and paws, pink nose
As a cub:
Small, slender, black tipped ears, orange eyes
As a teenager:
Skinny, black tipped ears, red mane, red eyes
As an adult:
Muscular, lustrous red mane, red eyes
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Birthday
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Occupation
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King of the Pride Lands
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Affiliations
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Good
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Goal
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To become the King of the Pride Lands (as a cub, succeeded as an adult)
To protect the Pride Lands (after defeating Scar)
To keep Kiara protected and safe from danger (in the sequel)
To support Kion with his duties (in The Lion Guard)
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Home
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Pride Rock, Pride Lands
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Relatives
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Mufasa (father; deceased)
Sarabi (mother)
Scar (uncle; deceased)
Timon and Pumbaa (paternal guardians)
Bunga (adoptive brother)
Nala (mate)
Kiara (daughter)
Mufasa (father; deceased)
Sarabi (mother)
Scar (uncle; deceased)
Timon and Pumbaa (paternal guardians)
Bunga (adoptive brother)
Nala (mate)
Kiara (daughter)
Kion (son)
Kopa (son)
Kovu (son-in-law)
Sarafina (mother-in-law)
Nala's Father (father-in-law)
Mohatu (great-grandfather; deceased)
Ahadi (grandfather; deceased)
Uru (grandmother; deceased)
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Pets
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Allies
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Timon, Pumbaa, Bunga, Beshte, Fuli, Ono, Pride Landers, Makuu, Ma, Uncle Max, Vitani, Kovu, Outsiders, Tiifu, Rafiki, Zazu, Zuri, Mbeya, Ma Tembo, Vuruga Vuruga, Twiga, Bupu
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Minions
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Enemies
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Scar, (arch nemesis) Shenzi Banzai and Ed, Zira, Nuka, Kovu, (formerly) Vitani, (formerly Reirei, Dogo, Goigoi, Kiburi
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Likes
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Kingship, going on adventures, his father Mufasa, his mother Sarabi, Nala, playing with Nala, daydreaming about being king, teasing Zazu, eating bugs, hanging with Timon and Pumbaa, peace within the Pride Lands, Ma Tembo, Hakuna Matata, Kiara's safety, Kion and the Lion Guard protecting the Pride Lands, having friends, being appreciated, his family and friends, fun, hot tubs, sleeping
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Dislikes
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The idea of marrying Nala (as a cub), Scar's lies and betrayal, Scar letting the hyenas take over the Pride Lands, being treated like a cub, being groomed, disappointing his father, danger, family threats, threats to the kingdom, hyenas disturbing the peace, problems, too much responsibility, his family and friends in danger, Zira taking his entire kingdom by force, Nuka scratching him by the ankle, Outsiders disrespecting the Circle of Life (formerly), Kovu threatening to get rid of him (formerly), Janja and his clan causing a lot of trouble, Kiburi and his float getting even with him, Reirei and the jackals bullying the Pridelanders, Sumu having a discourteous attitude, being stung on his tail, his father’s death
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Powers and abilities
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Weapons
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Fate
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Quote
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