Fan Casting Richard Roundtree as Rafiki in The Lion King (1984–1994)

nickyhill made this fan casting suggestion on February 14, 2023. What do you think? See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role.

Richard Roundtree

Richard Roundtree (July 9, 1942 – October 24, 2023) was an American actor. He is noted as being "the first black action hero" for his portrayal of private detective John Shaft in the 1971 film Shaf...

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Richard Roundtree

Rafiki

The Lion King (1984–1994)

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The Lion King (1984–1994)

by Walt Disney Pictures

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Richard Roundtree is known for his roles in George of the Jungle, Se7en, and Shaft. He has been suggested by fans for 314 roles on myCast, including Blade in Blade (1978). Similar actors include Morgan Freeman, Danny Glover, and Carl Weathers. Richard Roundtree was suggested to play Rafiki in The Lion King (1984–1994) by nickyhill. The Lion King (1984–1994) has 45 roles, including Scar, Adult Simba, and Timon.