Lionel the Lion Background information Feature films Television programs Dumbo's Circus Video games Park attractions Portrayed by Portrayed by Animators Voice Jim Cummings Performance model Designer Inspiration Timothy Q. Mouse Honors and awards Character information Full name Other names Personality Kind, gentle Appearance Slender lion, orange mane, black nose, tan skin, lion's tail, Brooklyn voice Birthday Occupation Sideshow barker, Dumbo's right-hand partner Affiliations Good Goal To make their shows successful Home Relatives Pets Allies His boss Dumbo, Lilli, Q.T., Barnaby, Sebastian, Fair Dinkum Minions Enemies Likes Kites Dislikes Sebastian's rude jokes Powers and abilities Strength, speed Weapons Fate Quote "Yowza, yowza, yowza! What an act! What a show! What a circus! What----What?! Our time is up for today? Don't worry, folks. Dumbo's Circus will be back very soon. You make sure that you're back, too. Bye-bye for now!"

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Lionel is the right-hand partner and friend of Dumbo in Disney's 1985-88 television series Dumbo's Circus. He was voiced by Jim Cummings.

Personality

Lionel is a Brooklyn accented lion who serves as Dumbo's right-hand partner, popcorn server, ticket taker and sideshow barker. He has a knot in his tail. Lionel was inspired by the character of Timothy Q. Mouse from the 1941 film. Lionel's voice is almost similar to Mickey Mouse.

Dumbo

Media: Dumbo | Mickey Mouse Club | Dumbo's Circus | Who Framed Roger Rabbit | House of Mouse Characters: Dumbo | Timothy Mouse | Mrs. Jumbo | Ringmaster | Mr. Stork | Elephant Matriarch | Prissy | Catty | Giddy | Smitty the Bully | Casey, Jr. | Pink Elephants | Jim Crow and his brothers Songs: Look Out for Mr. Stork | Casey Junior | Roustabouts | Baby Mine | Hit the Big Boss | Pink Elephants on Parade | When I See an Elephant Fly