Zazu — The Lion King Character Profile

About Zazu

Loyal hornbill majordomo who serves as royal advisor and messenger.

Zazu — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Other

Abilities

Flight, Reconnaissance, Diplomacy, Reporting

• Strength: 2/10
• Intelligence: 7/10
• Charisma: 6/10
• Morality: 9/10
• Influence: 5/10

Affiliations

• The Lion King universe

Quick Facts about Zazu

Occupation

majordomo

Character Facts

Played by

John Oliver

Appears in

The Lion King (2019)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (2)

• Zazu — Professional Royal Superior — Mufasa (James Earl Jones)

  Zazu serves Mufasa as a loyal royal official.

  Zazu is Mufasa's majordomo, royal advisor, and messenger, and he alerts Mufasa when Simba is endangered.

• Zazu — Social Royal Household Associate — Simba (Donald Glover)

  Zazu is a recurring official presence in Simba's royal upbringing.

  Zazu serves the royal family, while Simba is the heir raised within that household.

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