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King Louie (The Jungle Book)

Last Updated on: March 28th, 2024

Who is King Louie?

King Louie is a memorable character from Disney’s animated classic The Jungle Book (1967), based on Rudyard Kipling’s stories.

As the ruler of the Bandar-log monkeys, King Louie is a jovial yet cunning orangutan who craves the secret of man’s “red flower”—fire. He hopes to harness its power to elevate himself and his kind to human status. King Louie befriends Mowgli, the film’s central character, believing the “man-cub” can teach him how to make fire. This results in one of the film’s most iconic scenes, where King Louie performs the energetic and jazz-infused musical number “I Wanna Be Like You.”

The character of King Louie was brought to life by the legendary jazz musician and bandleader Louis Prima, whose lively personality and improvisational style defined the character’s distinctive charm. Prima’s performance added a modern, swinging vibe to the film, helping cement King Louie’s place as one of Disney’s most beloved supporting characters.

In Disney’s 2016 live-action adaptation of The Jungle Book, King Louie was reimagined as a massive Gigantopithecus, voiced by Christopher Walken. Walken brought a menacing yet comedic edge to the role, blending his unique vocal style with the character’s classic desire for power and fire.

The Collection:

Here is the Internet’s largest collection of King Louie related movies, TV shows, toys and other products. As always, new pieces are added to this collection regularly.

Movie Appearances

The Jungle Book (1994 Live Action)

The Jungle Book

The Jungle Book (2016 Live-Action)

The Jungle Book 2

Show Appearances

Jungle Cubs

Song Appearances

I Wan’na Be like You (The Monkey Song)

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Park Appearances

The Jungle Book Alive with Magic | Disney World

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Mickey Mouse Musical Revue | Extinct Disney World Attractions

Mickey Mouse Musical Revue | Disney World

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Remember the Magic Parade - Extinct Disney World Attractions

Remember the Magic Parade | Disney World

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20th Anniversary Surprise Celebration Parade - Extinct Disney World

20th Anniversary Surprise Celebration Parade | Disney World

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Disney Character Hit Parade - Extinct Disney World Attractions

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