Captain Phoebus actors who have played Phoebus over the years in each adaptation of the novel are: In the 1996 animated Disney adaptation of "The Hunchback of Notre Dame", Phoebus serves a supporting protagonist, and his character is combined with that of Pierre Gringoire from Victor Hugo's original novel. He was voiced by Kevin Kline and animated by Russ Edmonds. He returns to Paris from the wars to be Captain of the Guard under Frollo, who is portrayed as a judge in this version, because his predecessor was a "bit of a disappointment" to Frollo. However, Phoebus begins to harbor a great
The Hunchback of Notre Dame (musical) him not to heed any lustful feelings he feels towards her; yet, having developed such feelings for Esmeralda himself, Frollo starts to roam the streets every night. After walking down an unknown alley, he discovers Esmeralda, Clopin and multiple other gypsies celebrating with wine and dance amidst a visit from Phoebus, who hopes to have some fun ("Tavern Song (Thai Mol Piyas)"). Frollo, despite his efforts, is unable to look away from a kiss between Esmeralda and Phoebus, which Phoebus describes as “pleasant.” Up at the tower, some of the statues tell Quasimodo not to think of Esmeralda because Frollo