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Matthew Broderick ( born March 21 , 1962 ) is an American actor and singer . The Lion King . The film has led to many derived works , such as a Broadway adaptation ; two direct-to-video follow-ups -- the sequel , The Lion King II : Simba 's Pride ( 1998 ) , and the prequel/parallel , The Lion King 1 1/2 ( 2004 ) -- ; two television series , Timon and Pumbaa and The Lion Guard ; and a 3D re-release , in 2011 . The Lion King (franchise) . The success of the original 1994 American animated feature , The Lion King '' , directed by Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff , led to two direct-to-video sequel films , a television film sequel , two spin-off television series , three educational shorts , several video games , merchandise , and the third-longest-running musical in Broadway history , which garnered six Tony Awards including Best Musical .