Fan Casting Sidney Poitier as Mufasa in The Lion King (1994)

darthjoker01 made this fan casting suggestion on January 6, 2024. What do you think? See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role.

Sidney Poitier as Mufasa in The Lion King (1994)

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Sidney Poitier KBE (February 20, 1927 – January 6, 2022) was a Bahamian and American actor, film director, and diplomat. In 1964, he was the first black actor and first Bahamian to win the Academy ...
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The Lion King (1994)

The Lion King (1994)

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As a cub, Simba is forced to leave the Pride Lands after his father Mufasa is murdered by his wicked uncle, Scar. Years later, he returns as a young lion to reclaim his throne.
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Sidney Poitier is known for his roles in The Jackal, In the Heat of the Night, and Sneakers. He has been suggested by fans for 530 roles on myCast, including Actors in Best Actors Of All Time. Similar actors include James Earl Jones, Morgan Freeman, and Denzel Washington. Sidney Poitier was suggested to play Mufasa in The Lion King (1994) by darthjoker01. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Liam Neeson and Sean Connery. The Lion King (1994) has 19 roles, including Adult Simba, Scar, and Adult Nala.

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