Shenzi — The Lion King Character Profile

About Shenzi

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

Shenzi — Character Profile

Alignment

Villain

Species

Other

Abilities

Leadership, Hunting, Manipulation, Pack coordination

• Strength: 7/10
• Intelligence: 8/10
• Charisma: 7/10
• Morality: 2/10
• Influence: 7/10

Affiliations

• The Lion King universe

Shenzi appears in 3 titles

• The Lion King (1994)
• The Lion King 1½ (2004) — character page
• The Lion King (2019) — character page

Character Facts

Played by

Whoopi Goldberg

Appears in

The Lion King (1994)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Shenzi — Alliance Manipulator — Scar (Jeremy Irons)

  Scar exploits Shenzi and her clan for his political goals.

• Shenzi — Social Clan Leaders — Banzai (Cheech Marin)

  Shenzi and Banzai operate as peer leaders within the hyena clan.

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