The Lion King (1994) featured a cast of 27 tracked actors. Of these, 20 (80%) are still alive today and 5 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Phil Proctor, age 86. This film starred Matthew Broderick and Moira Kelly.
80% still with us· verified cast74% of full cast · incl. 2 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 80% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 76.8 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast27 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1994 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Matthew Broderick Simba (voice) | Simba (voice) | Living | 21/03/1962 | 64 | — | 32 |
 Moira Kelly Nala (voice) | Nala (voice) | Living | 06/03/1968 | 58 | — | 26 |
 Jeremy Irons Scar (voice) | Scar (voice) | Living | 19/09/1948 | 78 | — | 46 |
 Nathan Lane Timon (voice) | Timon (voice) | Living | 03/02/1956 | 70 | — | 38 |
 Ernie Sabella Pumbaa (voice) | Pumbaa (voice) | Living | 19/09/1949 | 77 | — | 45 |
 James Earl Jones Mufasa (voice) | Mufasa (voice) | Deceased | 17/01/1931 | 93 | 09/09/2024 | 63 |
 Robert Guillaume Rafiki (voice) | Rafiki (voice) | Deceased | 30/11/1927 | 89 | 24/10/2017 | 67 |
 Rowan Atkinson Zazu (voice) | Zazu (voice) | Living | 06/01/1955 | 71 | — | 39 |
 Jim Cummings Ed (voice) | Ed (voice) | Living | 03/11/1952 | 73 | — | 42 |
 Whoopi Goldberg Shenzi (voice) | Shenzi (voice) | Living | 13/11/1955 | 70 | — | 39 |
 Cheech Marin Banzai (voice) | Banzai (voice) | Living | 13/07/1946 | 80 | — | 48 |
 Jonathan Taylor Thomas Young Simba (voice) | Young Simba (voice) | Living | 08/09/1981 | 45 | — | 13 |
 Niketa Calame-Harris Young Nala (voice) | Young Nala (voice) | Living | 10/11/1980 | 45 | — | 14 |
 Madge Sinclair Sarabi (voice) | Sarabi (voice) | Deceased | 28/04/1938 | 57 | 20/12/1995 | 56 |
Zoe Leader Sarafina (voice) | Sarafina (voice) | Deceased | 01/07/1945 | 69 | 03/03/2015 | 49 |
 Frank Welker Lions Roars (voice) (uncredited) | Lions Roars (voice) (uncredited) | Living | 12/03/1946 | 80 | — | 48 |
 Cathy Cavadini Additional Voices (voice) | Additional Voices (voice) | Living | 21/04/1961 | 65 | — | 33 |
 Judi Durand Additional Voices (voice) | Additional Voices (voice) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Daamen J. Krall Additional Voices (voice) | Additional Voices (voice) | Living | 20/10/1951 | 74 | — | 43 |
 David McCharen Additional Voices (voice) | Additional Voices (voice) | Living | 16/04/1950 | 76 | — | 44 |
Mary Linda Phillips Additional Voices (voice) | Additional Voices (voice) | Living | 01/05/1947 | 79 | — | 47 |
 Phil Proctor Additional Voices (voice) | Additional Voices (voice) | Living | 28/07/1940 | 86 | — | 54 |
David J. Randolph Additional Voices (voice) | Additional Voices (voice) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Brian Tochi Fighting Hyena (voice) (uncredited) | Fighting Hyena (voice) (uncredited) | Living | 02/05/1963 | 63 | — | 31 |
 Roger Allers Laughing Hyena (voice) (uncredited) | Laughing Hyena (voice) (uncredited) | Deceased | 29/06/1949 | 76 | 17/01/2026 | 45 |
 Rob Minkoff Laughing Hyena (voice) (uncredited) | Laughing Hyena (voice) (uncredited) | Living | 11/08/1962 | 64 | — | 32 |
 Jason Weaver Young Simba (singing voice) (uncredited) | Young Simba (singing voice) (uncredited) | Living | 18/07/1979 | 47 | — | 15 |