Baloo (Happy bear)

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Here are the different portrayals of Baloo from various adaptations of The Jungle Book: * **Disney 1967 animated film**: Voiced by Phil Harris, Baloo is a laid-back, easy-going sloth bear who befriends Mowgli and teaches him about jungle life. * **Disney live-action film (2016)**: Voiced by Bill Murray, Baloo is a bit more serious than his cartoon counterpart, but still has a soft spot for Mowgli. He reluctantly agrees to let Mowgli go to the man-village to stay safe from Shere Khan. * **Japanese anime (1989)**: Voiced by Banjō Ginga in Japanese and A.J. Henderson in English, Baloo is depicted as a strict teacher who gets physical with Mowgli when he misbehaves. * **Live Action Series (1998)**: In this TV series, Baloo has a more sensible personality faithful to the books and serves as a mentor to Mowgli. * **2010 animated series**: Voiced by Jimmy Hibbert, Baloo is once again depicted as a conservative character with a more serious personality. He wears glasses and has a bipedal gait like his Disney self. * **Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle (2018)**: Voiced and motion-captured by Andy Serkis, Baloo serves as Mowgli's primary teacher and is depicted as almost akin to a drill sergeant who pushes Mowgli to understand the rules of the jungle. Overall, while some adaptations have taken creative liberties with Baloo's character, he remains a beloved and iconic figure in The Jungle Book franchise.