Jumbo

Baby Elephant Friend

A baby elephant who rolled off a train and entered Tom's house, becoming good friends with Jerry.

Trivia

  • Jumbo is known as a unique character in the Tom and Jerry world despite being a baby elephant.
  • Has disguised as a giant mouse together with the mother elephant.
  • Wandered into Tom's house and got involved in the commotions between Tom and Jerry.
  • Has relatively few appearances but holds memorable episodes.
  • Characterized by a kind and friendly personality.

Alternate names

Jumbo

Tags

Tom and Jerry Cartoon Character Baby Elephant Friendship Comedy Chase Slapstick MGM Warner Bros.

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Profile

Species
Elephant

Appearance

Overall appearance
Baby elephant appearance with a slightly larger build. Close to the general image of a baby elephant.

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Kind
Detailed personality
Gentle and innocent, curious and friendly personality. Quickly becomes friends with Jerry and lives in Tom's house, but often causes commotions with Tom.
Keywords
  • Kind
  • Curious
  • Friendly
  • Innocent
  • Clumsy
Talents
  • Strength from large body
  • Childlike cuteness
Skills
  • Able to get along with friends
  • Enjoys slapstick antics
Motivation
To live safely in Tom's house and get along with Jerry.
Favorite foods
Sweets, Fruit
Hobbies
Playing, Adventure

History

Backstory
Rolled off a train and wandered into Tom's house as a baby elephant. Develops friendship with Jerry and is often involved in commotions with Tom.
Debut date
January 1, 1954
Work title
Jerry and Jumbo
Media type
Movie

Debut Episode

Significant event
Debut Episode
Description
Debuted in the Chuck and Jerry episode 'Jerry and Jumbo'.

Disguise with Mother Elephant

Significant event
Disguise with Mother Elephant
Description
Disguised as a giant mouse together with the mother elephant, confusing Tom.

Relationships

Mother Elephant

Jumbo's mother, disguises as a giant mouse together to confuse Tom.

Jerry

Best friend

Met for the first time in Tom's house and quickly became friends.

Tom and Jerry Friends

Tom and Jerry Friends: unknown

Media appearances

Jerry and Jumbo

Movie / Supporting

Short Film

Voice cast and creators

William Hanna

Creator name
William Hanna
Role
Original author

Joseph Barbera

Creator name
Joseph Barbera
Role
Original author

Related goods

Jumbo Figure

Item name
Jumbo Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

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