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George Scribner ( born September 28 , 1952 ) is an artist , director and animator that belongs to the rare group of artists that has directed a feature film for Universal Studios . Jeffrey Katzenberg ( born December 21 , 1950 ) is an American businessman , film studio executive and film producer . Matthew Broderick ( born March 21 , 1962 ) is an American actor and singer . Simba . Introduced in Walt Disney Animation 's 32nd animated feature film The Lion King ( 1994 ) , the character subsequently appears in its sequels The Lion King II : Simba 's Pride ( 1998 ) and The Lion King 1 1/2 ( 2004 ) . The Lion King . Upon maturation living with two wastrels , Simba is given some valuable perspective from his childhood friend , Nala , and his shaman , Rafiki , before returning to challenge Scar to end his tyranny and take his place in the Circle of Life as the rightful King .