Who plays Mufasa in The Lion King?

Mufasa is played by James Earl Jones.

What are Mufasa's abilities?

Mufasa's abilities include physical dominance, wisdom, diplomacy, spiritual guidance.

Mufasa has 6 mapped relationships in The Lion King. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Wise and noble king of the Pride Lands, father to Simba, and spiritual guide.

Mufasa — related — Rafiki (Robert Guillaume)
Mufasa — sibling — Scar (Jeremy Irons)
Mufasa — Family Father — Simba (Matthew Broderick)
Mufasa raises Simba as his heir and guides him toward responsible leadership.

The plot identifies Mufasa as Simba's father and shows him teaching Simba about kingship and the circle of life.
Mufasa — Family Younger Brother — Scar (Jeremy Irons)
Their family bond is corrupted by Scar's desire for the throne.

The plot identifies Scar as Mufasa's younger brother and shows Scar plotting to eliminate him.
Mufasa — Professional Majordomo — Zazu (Rowan Atkinson)
Zazu serves Mufasa as an official royal aide and informant.

The plot identifies Zazu as Mufasa's majordomo and says that he alerts Mufasa when Simba and Nala are in danger.
Mufasa — Family Mate — Sarabi (Madge Sinclair)
They rule the Pride Lands together as king and queen.

Mufasa is presented as King and Sarabi as Queen, while the character profile describes Sarabi as Mufasa's devoted mate.

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