Pumbaa
Cheerful Warthog
In The Lion King, a cheerful warthog who is best friends with Timon. A big eater whose favorite food is bugs.
Quotes
- Call me 'Mr. Pig'!
- Hakuna Matata, no worries!
- We're always together!
- Bugs, so delicious!
- Just live carefree.
Trivia
- Pumbaa was exiled from the herd because of his body odor and flatulence.
- The name originates from Swahili for 'dull'.
- Atom Kobayashi also appeared as the Japanese cast for Pumbaa in Shiki Theatre Company's musical version.
- The duo with Timon is extremely popular among fans.
- Pumbaa's voice actor is Ernie Sabella in English and Atom Kobayashi in Japanese.
- In the original Lion King, Pumbaa eats bugs.
Alternate names
Pumbaa
Pumba
Pumbaa the Warthog
Profile
- Species
- Warthog
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A warthog with a sturdy build. The body is brownish, with large tusks and a distinctive nose. The expression is friendly, exuding a cheerful atmosphere.
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Brown
- Distinguishing features
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- Large tusks
- Distinctive nose
- Sturdy build
- Iconic items
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- Favorite bugs
- Friendship with Timon
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Cheerful
- Detailed personality
- Mild-mannered, kind, and carefree personality. A big eater who loves eating bugs. Together with Timon, a good friend to Simba, loyal to friends and tolerant.
- Keywords
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- Cheerful
- Kind
- Carefree
- Big eater
- Loyal to friends
- Tolerant
- Motto
- Hakuna Matata (no worries)
- Talents
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- Sense of smell for finding bugs
- Strong
- Kindness to support friends
- Skills
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- Ability to avoid danger
- Maintaining friendships
- Comical movements
- Motivation
- To support Simba and Timon as friends. To live happily and peacefully.
- Habits
- Relaxed speech pattern. Loves eating bugs. Hates being called a 'pig'.
- Favorite foods
- Bugs, Mealworms, Insects
- Hobbies
- Eating, Spending time with friends
History
- Backstory
- Originally banished from the herd due to body odor and flatulence, met Timon, learned the spirit of Hakuna Matata, and became friends with Simba. Returned to Pride Lands with them and became Simba's support.
- Debut date
- June 24, 1994
- Work title
- The Lion King
- Media type
- Movie
Mufasa Rescue
- Significant event
- Mufasa Rescue
- Description
- Appeared to help when Simba was caught in Nuu's rampage, earning the trust of Simba and Timon.
Teaching Hakuna Matata
- Significant event
- Teaching Hakuna Matata
- Description
- Together with Timon, taught Simba the motto 'Hakuna Matata' and let him live a new life.
Return to Pride Lands
- Significant event
- Return to Pride Lands
- Description
- Returned with Simba and others to save Pride Lands under Scar's rule and supported the battle.
Relationships
Media appearances
The Lion King (1994 film)
Movie / Supporting
June 24, 1994
The Lion King's Timon & Pumbaa
Anime / Protagonist
1995-1999
The Lion King (2019 film)
Movie / Supporting
2019
Voice cast and creators
Atom Kobayashi
- Voice actor
- Atom Kobayashi
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 1994 film and TV anime
Ernie Sabella
- Voice actor
- Ernie Sabella
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- 1994 film and sequels
Walt Disney Animation Studios
- Creator name
- Walt Disney Animation Studios
- Role
- Animation studio
Walt Disney Pictures
- Creator name
- Walt Disney Pictures
- Role
- Publisher
Related goods
Pumbaa Plush
- Item name
- Pumbaa Plush
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Regular
Pumbaa Figure
- Item name
- Pumbaa Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular