Shere Khan (Disney)



Shere Khan the tiger is the main villain in Walt Disney's 19th animated film The Jungle Book. He hates humanity because of their guns and their fire, so he seeks to destroy Mowgli, a human raised among wolves in the jungle. He is plotting to kill Mowgli, but almost kills Baloo the Bear before Mowgli drives him away with fire. He was voiced by aristocratic cad George Sanders and animated by Milt Kahl. In the sequel he is voiced by Tony Jay who voiced Frollo from The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Shere Khan returns to the jungle, humiliated and determined to kill Mowgli, this time as revenge. He fails, and becomes trapped under a stone tiger head in a ruinous palace. He isn't killed, but misses the opportunity to kill Mowgli once again. In 2006 Corey Burton took over the role due to Tony Jay's death.

TaleSpin
Shere Khan appeared, in a more anthropomorphic form, in the television series TaleSpin. His character, while still villainous, had taken on a more corporate identity.

Depicted as stereotypical businessman that owns his business that includes a fleet of plans and even his own navy, Shere Khan is extremely ruthless and willing to do most anything to make money. None the less, he does have a sense morals and believes in aiding those who have helped him. Despite his threatening presence, he far more frequently appeared as an ally then an antagonist.

This version of Shere Khan also makes a cameo on a mugshot in Darkwing Duck and Bonkers.

Jungle Cubs
Shere Khan appears as a adult in the animated series Jungle Cubs. In this series it shows that Shere Khan was originally friends with Baloo, Bagheera, and others. Shere Khan was more of a bully and cocky in the series rather than a dangerous predator. Shere Khan tags along with Baloo and friends on many adventures.