Baloo the Bear — The Jungle Book Character Profile

About Baloo the Bear

A laid-back, carefree sloth bear who becomes Mowgli's best friend and teaches him the bare necessities of jungle life.

Baloo the Bear — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Other

Abilities

Immense strength, Swimming, Singing, Teaching, Bear wrestling

• Strength: 8/10
• Intelligence: 4/10
• Charisma: 9/10
• Morality: 7/10
• Influence: 5/10

Character Facts

Played by

Phil Harris

Appears in

The Jungle Book (1967)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (5)

• Baloo the Bear — related — King Louie of the Apes (Louis Prima)
• Baloo the Bear — alliance — Mowgli the Man Cub (Bruce Reitherman)
• Baloo the Bear — ally — Bagheera the Panther (Sebastian Cabot)
• Baloo the Bear — alliance — Bagheera the Panther (Sebastian Cabot)
• Baloo the Bear — conflict — King Louie of the Apes (Louis Prima)

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