Young Simba — The Lion King Character Profile

About Young Simba

Curious lion cub eager to rule, exiled after his father's death.

Young Simba — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Other

Abilities

Playfulness, Curiosity, Basic combat, Exploration

• Strength: 3/10
• Intelligence: 5/10
• Charisma: 7/10
• Morality: 7/10
• Influence: 5/10

Affiliations

• The Lion King universe

Quick Facts about Young Simba

Occupation

ruler

Eye Color

Amber

First Appearance

The Lion King

Young Simba's Known Relations

• Mufasa — Father
• Kiara — Child
• Kopa — Child
• Kion — Child
• Sarabi — Mother
• Nala — Spouse
• Scar — Relative
• Sarafina — Relative
• Kovu — Relative
• Afia — Relative
• Masego — Relative
• Nala — Significant person
• Pumbaa — Significant person
• Timon — Significant person
• Scar — Enemy

Young Simba appears in 5 titles

• The Lion King (1994) — character page
• The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (1998) — character page
• The Lion King 1½ (2004) — character page
• The Lion King (2019) — character page
• Mufasa: The Lion King (2024) — character page

Character Facts

Played by

JD McCrary

Appears in

The Lion King (2019)

Role

Supporting

More characters from The Lion King

• Scar (Chiwetel Ejiofor)
• Zazu (John Oliver)
• Simba (Donald Glover)
• Mufasa (James Earl Jones)
• Kamari (voice) (Keegan-Michael Key)
• Rafiki (John Kani)
• Layout artist TD (Steven LEAUTE)
• Sarabi (Alfre Woodard)
• Elephant Shrew (voice) (Josh McCrary)
• Hyena (voice) (J. Lee)
• Bush Baby (voice) (Chance the Rapper)
• Timon (voice) (Billy Eichner)