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The Jungle Book (2016)

Shere Khan

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Shere Khan in The Jungle Book (2016), played by Idris Elba.

Film guide · 1 film · 2016 · 1 performer

THE MOVIE

Shere Khan on screen

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Film guide · 1 film · 2016Main sequence runtime: 1h 46m
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  1. 01The Jungle Book poster
    Start hereThe Jungle Book

    2016 · 1h 46m

    Portrayed by Idris Elba · voiceMovie guide
    MoviHero score83/100WORTH IT

THE PERFORMANCE

Who plays Shere Khan?

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Idris Elba portraitIdris Elbavoice

Idris Elba plays Shere Khan in The Jungle Book.

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FILM AND PERFORMER CREDITS

Shere Khan screen credits

Screen credits: The Jungle Book (2016) — Idris Elba as Shere Khan.

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