Who is Shenzi in The Lion King?

Cunning and ruthless leader of the hyena clan allied with Scar.

Who plays Shenzi in The Lion King?

Shenzi is played by Whoopi Goldberg.

Shenzi's abilities include leadership, hunting, manipulation, pack coordination.

Shenzi has 3 mapped relationships in The Lion King. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Shenzi — Alliance Leader — Scar (Jeremy Irons)
Scar recruits Shenzi's hyena group to support his coup.

Scar visits the hyenas and convinces them to help kill Mufasa and Simba in exchange for hunting rights.
Shenzi — Alliance Hyena Comrades — Banzai (Cheech Marin)
They operate together as members of the hyena group.

The plot names Shenzi and Banzai among the three spotted hyenas who chase Simba and Nala and later participate in Scar's alliance.
Shenzi — Conflict Enemy — Simba (Matthew Broderick)
Shenzi opposes Simba first as a hunter and later as Scar's supporter.

Shenzi is among the hyenas who chase Simba at the elephants' graveyard and later battles Simba's allies.