Disney has introduced us to hundreds of identifiable and iconic characters over the years. In fact, among all the famous faces, one feature can help you recognize them in an instant.
Similar to how Mickey Mouse’s ears give him away, many other characters can be identified by one trait: their mustaches.
Mustaches alone are a good way to identify certain individuals; however, Disney characters go the extra mile – combining strange, stylish, and unique styles that sets them apart.
From villains to heroes and everything in between, Disney has some pretty recognizable characters displaying impressive facial hair in their movies.
With this in mind, this guide has outlined the best Disney characters with mustaches that you need to check out.
Let’s jump straight into it!
Jafar From Aladdin
When it comes to the sorcerer of Agrabah, the word “twisted” is one of the best adjectives to describe the antagonist, although it can be applied to Jafar’s facial hair alone, too.
As a solid entry to this list, Jafar’s mustache is the perfect example of a ‘stache suitable for a villain.
The way Jafar runs his fingers along his mustache and through his beard makes for a menacing appearance as he plots his dastardly deeds.
It is certainly one of the character’s most striking features, especially as he winds it in his fingers and curls it into shape – it is creepily magnificent.
Duke Caboom From Toy Story 4
When it comes to Disney characters with impressive mustaches, all you have to do is close your eyes and you’re sure to imagine Duke Caboom’s face.
This character is voiced by the actor Keanu Reeves – who is often seen sporting an impressive goatee and stache combo which is the equivalent of an uppercut punch!
With its thin and downward shape, Duke Caboom’s Toy Story 4 horseshoe mustache is sure to be a blast of the past for some of the older people in your family.
Captain Jack Sparrow From Pirates Of The Caribbean
Like Jafar’s mustache and beard combination, Captain Jack’s mustache is certainly twisted.
However, lacking the malefic intent, Jack’s features a touch more pirate panache which, in turn, reflects the eccentricity of Captain Jack Sparrow.
Besides his somewhat tame mustache, the personality shines through in the character’s dual-braided goatee – a fashion statement you won’t find in the typical pirate.
However, the captain of the Black Pearl not only rocks it but he owns it, too.
Despite not being as bountiful or full as Barbossa’s or Blackbeard, he certainly has made the facial hair his own while looking at these icons for inspiration.
Mr. Potato Head
Another Toy Story character that needs to be included in this list is Mr. Potato Head. In fact, he features one of our favorite lip warmers in the entire franchise – of course, we’re talking about Mr. Potato Head’s ‘signature stache!
Perhaps one of the best aspects of Mr. Potatoes Head mustache is that it can be taken on or off. Therefore, when we hear him announce he’s going to shave – all he has to do is pop off his mustache! (Also check out How To Know When To Shave For The First Time)
In addition to this, it also contributes to his overall personality. One of which is stern and proper. Although, we can’t help but laugh when he sports the ‘stache as a tortilla.
Chick Hicks From Cars
Thought you have to be human (nonetheless a potato?) to sport a cool mustache, well, think again!
Chick Hicks doesn’t let the fact that he is a car stop him from growing a killer ‘stache!
Despite being Lightning McQueen’s rival on the racecourse in the Cars movies, McQueen’s clean-shaven bumper is no match for Hicks’s mighty lip warmer! “Ka-chigga!”
In fact, his mustache is so awesome that you can find his entire pit-stop team sporting matching styles.
Zeus From Hercules
Next on the list, we have no other than the Olympian God himself, Zeus. He is not only an Olympian God, but also the king of the Gods, and what comes with that status is an impressive mustache!
However, the mustache clearly isn’t the star of the show here, instead, it is his playful beard that is sure to first catch your attention.
This character has been added to our list straight from Hercules. Plus, thanks to his well-groomed and white mustache, he has become one of our all-time favorite characters.
PT Flea From A Bug’s Life
Even the smallest flea knows what’s up when it comes to facial hair. Despite being small, his magnificent mustache makes him larger than life.
In fact, his mustache may even be the key to him not being afraid to perform the “Flaming Death!”.
King Triton From The Little Mermaid
With characters such as Zeus, it should come as no surprise those with royal status have some – if not a lot (Also check out Best Superheroes With Mustaches)! – semblance of fabulous facial hair.
King Triton is certainly no exception to this fact. As the ruler of the sea, Triton’s full and bountiful beard is floating through the ocean – practically the same length as a Viking!
Despite his mustache and bearing spectacular nautical powers that can sometimes come across as intimidating and borderline destructive, they actually help to soften him up – providing a somewhat fatherly charm about him.
In fact, you wouldn’t be able to picture the King of the Sea without his awe-inspiring mustaches, making him one of the most iconic dads in Disney history.
Cogsworth From Beauty And The Beast
What if we told you that you don’t have to be human or animal to boast an impressive mustache? Yes, that’s right, you can be an inanimate object.
While technically speaking, Cogsworth is a human stuck in the body of an antique clock, he does feature a time-telling mustache!
Even though he may appear wound up at times, the practicality of his clock hands also makes for the perfect mustache.
The Emperor From Mulan
It is not common to find such a crop of facial hair in the Chinese dynasty such as the emperors. You may find stylish, sharp, and clean facial hair, but nothing quite like this.
The emperor boasts an impressively long and clean mustache that is pointed at the end like one of the swords in the Imperial Army – it is certainly something that matches his commanding yet gaunt presence.
While his mustache and beard combination may not be as billowing as some of the previously mentioned ones, it has certainly stood the test of time – you can’t help but imagine it today in modern fashion!
Gepetto From Pinocchio
It would seem that the only category as expansive as villain mustaches are those of Disney dads. One prime example of this is Gepetto who made a son he loves like a father.
The story itself is nearly as warm as we’re sure Gepetto’s mustache is!
Captain Hook From Peter Pan
All the best pirates have a wicked mustache – this goes the same for Captain Hook despite his uselessness at times.
In fact, a lot of Disney villains showcase a gnarly mustache. Just think Stromboli from Pinocchio, Dr. Faciier from Princess and the Frog, and Jafar from Aladdin, to name a few.
Although, Captain Hook’s mustache has to be one of our favorites – simply due to the fact that it appears to have a mind of its own.
Every time we hear the “Tick Tock” of the crocodile approaching, you can see Captain Hook’s ‘stache begin twitching to the sound.
Riley’s Dad From Inside Out
Inside Out is a treasure trove of mustaches largely thanks to Riley’s dad.
Not only are we awarded with a lot of screen time featuring the beautiful and healthy ‘stache (who is voiced by the Twin Peaks’ Agent Dale Cooper, Kyle MacLachlan, and no, we are not talking about the mustache but the dad!).
But we get to explore what is happening in Riley’s dad’s mind, too – one thing is for sure, there are a lot of mustaches in it!
This is because all of the emotions which we have come to know in Riley’s mind all sport the same signature whiskers as her dad in his head!
Walt Disney
While we have come to the end of our list, we can’t wrap up without mentioning the very man behind the ‘stache himself… Walt Disney.
In fact, Walt was very rarely photographed without rocking his signature mustache. This leaves us wondering whether they should change the classic saying “It all started with a mouse” to a mustache!
Final Thoughts
Big, small, long, short, curly, or straight – mustaches come in all different shapes and sizes. However, when it comes to Disney movies, they go one step further.
Regardless of whether you’re a human, animal, or an inanimate object… mustaches have well and truly cemented themselves into the world of Disney.
Hopefully, this guide has informed you on everything you need to know about the best Disney characters with mustaches.
