Clifton Oliver, a stage actor who starred in “The Lion King” on Broadway and a number of other productions, has died at the age of 47, according to social media posts from family and friends.

Oliver starred as Simba in "The Lion King: on Broadway, and appeared in shows including "In The Heights" and "Wicked." Acclaimed Broadway stage actor Clifton Oliver, who appeared in shows such as ...

Clifton Oliver, who was best known for his role as Simba in the Broadway production of “The Lion King,” died this past week. He was 47. Oliver’s sister Roxy Hall confirmed his passing in a ...

Oliver was born on December 3, 1975, in Jacksonville, Florida, according to Playbill, a news outlet and guide for the Broadway theater community and theatergoers.