James Brown-Orleans
Theatre Credits, Bio and Tickets

James Brown-Orleans stars as Banzai in The Lion King on Broadway at the Minskoff Theatre. He is known for originating the role on The Lion King Gazelle Tour and later joining the Broadway company. He founded Protected by Imagination Inc. and appeared as Doc Motors in Disney's The Princess Diaries. He also received Helen Hayes Award nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in My Children! My Africa! and Master Harold...and the boys.
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Oct 15, 1997 -
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