Shenzi — The Lion King 1½ Character Profile

About Shenzi

Cunning and ruthless leader of the hyena clan.

Shenzi — Character Profile

Alignment

Villain

Species

Other

Abilities

Pack leadership, Ambush tactics, Intimidation, Hunting

• Strength: 6/10
• Intelligence: 7/10
• Charisma: 6/10
• Morality: 3/10
• Influence: 6/10

Affiliations

• The Lion King universe

Shenzi appears in 3 titles

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

Character Facts

Played by

Whoopi Goldberg

Appears in

The Lion King 1½ (2004)

Role

Supporting

More characters from The Lion King 1½

• Timon (Nathan Lane)
• Pumbaa (Ernie Sabella)
• Mom (Julie Kavner)
• Uncle Max (Jerry Stiller)
• Zazu (voice) (Edward Hibbert)
• Simba (Matthew Broderick)
• Additional Voices (voice) (Carolyn Gardner)
• Additional Voices (voice) (Chris Sanders)
• Flinchy (voice) (Jason Rudofsky)
• Young Simba (voice) (Matt Weinberg)
• Additional Voices (voice) (Bill Farmer)
• Rafiki (Robert Guillaume)