The Lion King (2019) featured a cast of 20 tracked actors. Of these, 18 (95%) are still alive today and 1 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is John Kani, age 82. This film starred Chiwetel Ejiofor and John Oliver.
95% still with us· verified cast90% of full cast · incl. 1 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 95% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 93 yrs
Deaths by Year
2024
Cast20 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chiwetel Ejiofor Scar (voice) | Scar (voice) | Living | 10/07/1977 | 49 | — | 42 |
 John Oliver Zazu (voice) | Zazu (voice) | Living | 23/04/1977 | 49 | — | 42 |
 Donald Glover Simba (voice) | Simba (voice) | Living | 25/09/1983 | 43 | — | 36 |
 James Earl Jones Mufasa (voice) | Mufasa (voice) | Deceased | 17/01/1931 | 93 | 09/09/2024 | 88 |
 John Kani Rafiki (voice) | Rafiki (voice) | Living | 30/11/1943 | 82 | — | 76 |
 Alfre Woodard Sarabi (voice) | Sarabi (voice) | Living | 08/11/1952 | 73 | — | 67 |
 Beyoncé Nala (voice) | Nala (voice) | Living | 04/09/1981 | 45 | — | 38 |
 JD McCrary Young Simba (voice) | Young Simba (voice) | Living | 18/07/2007 | 19 | — | 12 |
 Shahadi Wright Joseph Young Nala (voice) | Young Nala (voice) | Living | 30/04/2005 | 21 | — | 14 |
 Penny Johnson Jerald Sarafina (voice) | Sarafina (voice) | Living | 14/03/1961 | 65 | — | 58 |
 Keegan-Michael Key Kamari (voice) | Kamari (voice) | Living | 22/03/1971 | 55 | — | 48 |
 Eric André Azizi (voice) | Azizi (voice) | Living | 04/04/1983 | 43 | — | 36 |
 Florence Kasumba Shenzi (voice) | Shenzi (voice) | Living | 26/10/1976 | 50 | — | 43 |
 Seth Rogen Pumbaa (voice) | Pumbaa (voice) | Living | 15/04/1982 | 44 | — | 37 |
 Billy Eichner Timon (voice) | Timon (voice) | Living | 18/09/1978 | 48 | — | 41 |
 Amy Sedaris Guinea Fowl (voice) | Guinea Fowl (voice) | Living | 29/03/1961 | 65 | — | 58 |
 Chance the Rapper Bush Baby (voice) | Bush Baby (voice) | Living | 16/04/1993 | 33 | — | 26 |
 Josh McCrary Elephant Shrew (voice) | Elephant Shrew (voice) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Phil LaMarr Impala (voice) | Impala (voice) | Living | 24/01/1967 | 59 | — | 52 |
 J. Lee Hyena (voice) | Hyena (voice) | Living | 24/03/1984 | 42 | — | 35 |