Fan Casting Sidney Poitier as Adult Simba in The Lion King (1964–1974)

nickfindlay made this fan casting suggestion on October 28, 2022. What do you think? See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role.

Sidney Poitier

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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Adult Simba in The Lion King (1964–1974)

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Sidney Poitier

Adult Simba

The Lion King (1964–1974)

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The Lion King (1964–1974)

by Walt Disney Pictures

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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 478 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 Adult Simba in The Lion King (1964–1974) by nickfindlay. The Lion King (1964–1974) has 44 roles, including Uncle Max, Ma Meerkat, and Nuka.