Mowgli — The Jungle Book Character Profile

About Mowgli

Feral man-cub raised by wolves, central hero navigating jungle and human worlds.

Mowgli — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Jungle survival, Animal communication, Combat agility, Leadership, Bravery

• Strength: 6/10
• Intelligence: 7/10
• Charisma: 8/10
• Morality: 9/10
• Influence: 8/10

Quick Facts about Mowgli

Nationality

Indian

Character Facts

Played by

Jason Scott Lee

Appears in

The Jungle Book (1994)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (3)

• Mowgli — Conflict Hunter — Wilkins (Jason Flemyng)

  Hostile pursuer who actively hunts Mowgli for Boone's expedition.

• Mowgli — Alliance Supporter — Dr. Julius Plumford (John Cleese)

  Scholarly ally who advocates for Mowgli's reintegration and safety.

• Mowgli — Conflict Arch Enemy — Captain William Boone (Cary Elwes)

  Primary antagonist driven by greed, directly opposing Mowgli's survival and freedom.

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• Captain William Boone (Cary Elwes)
• Katherine 'Kitty' Brydon (Lena Headey)
• Colonel Geofferey Brydon (Sam Neill)
• Mowgli, age 5 (Sean Naegeli)
• Dr. Julius Plumford (John Cleese)
• Wilkins (Jason Flemyng)
• British Soldier (uncredited) (David Vincent Bobb)
• Kitty, age 5 (Joanna Wolff)
• Sgt. Major (Gerry Crampton)
• Rose (Rachel Robertson)
• Margaret (Natalie Morse)
• Butler (Amrik Gill)