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Flunkey the Baboon (The Jungle Book)

Last Updated on: February 19th, 2024

Who is Flunkey the Baboon?

Flunkey the Baboon is a minor yet memorable character in Disney’s animated classic The Jungle Book (1967). He appears as the loyal sidekick to King Louie, the charismatic leader of the monkey population in the jungle.

Flunkey is a loyal, if somewhat bumbling, henchman who obeys King Louie’s orders and assists him in his schemes, especially in trying to obtain the secret of “man’s red flower” (fire) from Mowgli, the human boy who has found himself in the jungle. Flunkey doesn’t have many lines, but his loyalty to Louie, combined with his humorous expressions and actions, brings some additional charm and lightheartedness to the scenes in which he appears.

In the original Jungle Book film, Flunkey is voiced by the talented actor Clint Howard. Howard, who was only eight years old at the time, provided the distinctive voice that gave Flunkey a playful, childlike quality, enhancing the character’s comic appeal. Clint Howard is also the younger brother of the acclaimed director and actor Ron Howard. Known for his roles in various television shows and films throughout his career, Clint Howard’s voice acting as Flunkey became one of his early contributions to the Disney legacy.

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