Genie (Disney) facts for kids
The Genie is a fun and powerful character from Disney's Aladdin movies. He is a magical being who lives inside a lamp.
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The Genie's Story
The Genie was trapped inside a magic lamp for 10,000 years! He was finally set free by a kind young man named Aladdin. When someone rubs his lamp, the Genie appears and grants them three wishes.
Aladdin was the one who found the lamp and freed the Genie. After being stuck for so long, the Genie had a big wish of his own. He told Aladdin that he wished for his freedom from the lamp. This meant he wanted to be a normal person, not bound by the lamp's magic anymore.
Who Voiced the Genie?
Many talented actors have brought the Genie to life.
The Original Voice: Robin Williams
The famous actor Robin Williams was the voice of the Genie in the first Aladdin cartoon movie from 1992. He also voiced the Genie in the movie Aladdin and the King of Thieves. Robin Williams was known for his amazing ability to make up funny lines on the spot. He improvised a lot of the Genie's dialogue, which made the character even more special and funny.
Other Voices of the Genie
Because of some disagreements with Disney, Robin Williams could not voice the Genie in the animated TV show or the movie The Return of Jafar. During that time, Dan Castellaneta voiced the Genie.
The Live-Action Genie
In the 2019 live-action movie of Aladdin, the actor Will Smith played the role of the Genie. He brought his own unique style to the beloved character.
