Lionel is the right-hand partner of Dumbo in Disney's 1985-87 television series Dumbo's Circus. He is notable for being the very first character to be voiced by Jim Cummings.
Personality
He 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. He was inspired by the character of Timothy Q. Mouse from the 1941 film.
History
Lionel was with Dumbo when they first started out.
Trivia
- Lionel holds the distinction of not just being the first Disney character that Jim Cummings voiced, but also his first voice acting role in general.