King Louie
Jolly King of the Jungle
Cheerful and talkative orangutan king appearing in Disney's 'The Jungle Book'. Desires to know the secrets of the jungle.
Quotes
- I'm the king of the jungle!
- Bazari bazari, bazari bazari everything!
- Mowgli, tell me the secrets of humans!
Trivia
- King Louie is a fictional character created, not based on a real orangutan.
- Original English voice actor Louis Prima was a jazz musician who also sang.
- The 1967 animated film's popular song 'I Wan'na Be Like You' is King Louie's theme.
- In the 2016 live-action film, Imelda Staunton voiced the character, which was reimagined.
Alternate names
King Louie
King Louie
King Louie
Profile
- Species
- Orangutan
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Large orangutan with orange-brown body fur and distinctive human-like expressions, often wearing a crown.
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Red
- Distinguishing features
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- Crown
- Large hands
- Lush reddish-brown fur
- Expressive human-like face
- Iconic items
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- Crown
- Red fur
- Jungle branches
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Cheerful
- Detailed personality
- Curious and energetic, sociable and cheerful. Strong interest in acquiring knowledge, eager to know the jungle's secrets. Sometimes cunning, but basically endearing.
- Keywords
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- Cheerful
- Curious
- Sociable
- Talkative
- Energetic
- Cunning
- Motto
- Acquire knowledge while having fun!
- Talents
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- High intelligence
- Musical talent
- Improvisational sense of rhythm
- Skills
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- Eloquence
- Cooperativeness
- Leadership
- Dance
- Motivation
- To know the jungle's secrets and protect his status as leader.
- Habits
- Often sings and dances cheerfully. Tends to talk too much.
- Music
- Jazz, Blues, Improvisational performance
- Favorite foods
- Bananas, All fruits
History
- Backstory
- Rules as the king of the jungle, leading the other animals. In 'The Jungle Book', approaches protagonist Mowgli to learn human secrets but is driven away. In the Disney film version, depicted as a cheerful musical character.
- Debut date
- October 18, 1967
- Work title
- The Jungle Book
- Media type
- Movie
First appearance in Disney film 'The Jungle Book'
- Significant event
- First appearance in Disney film 'The Jungle Book'
- Description
- Appears as the cheerful orangutan king and performs the famous song 'I Wan'na Be Like You'.
Character reinterpretation in new works
- Significant event
- Character reinterpretation in new works
- Description
- In later remakes and spin-offs, personality and role expanded, depicted in multifaceted ways.
Relationships
Mowgli
Demanded Mowgli reveal the jungle's secrets but was refused.
Baloo
Scenes of interaction as jungle companions.
Jungle Animals
Jungle Animals: leader
Media appearances
The Jungle Book (1967)
Movie / Supporting
Theatrical release in 1967
The Jungle Book (2016) Live-Action Version
Movie / Supporting
Theatrical release in 2016
The Jungle Book TV Series
Anime / Supporting
Aired 1967-1969
Voice cast and creators
Imelda Staunton (1967 version)
- Voice actor
- Imelda Staunton (1967 version)
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Original Animated Film
Louis Prima
- Voice actor
- Louis Prima
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Original Animated Film
- Notes
- Singing role
Tesshō Genda
- Voice actor
- Tesshō Genda
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 2016 Live-Action Film
Rudyard Kipling
- Creator name
- Rudyard Kipling
- Role
- Original author
Walt Disney Animation Studios
- Creator name
- Walt Disney Animation Studios
- Role
- Animation studio
Related goods
King Louie Figure
- Item name
- King Louie Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
King Louie Plush Toy
- Item name
- King Louie Plush Toy
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Regular