Pumbaa
Other names
Pumba (common misspelling; Name in Spanish and Portuguese)
Mr. Pig
Uncle Pumbaa (by
Bunga )
Mook (by Timon)
Pig
Distinguishing Features
Obese brownish-red warthog, white tusks, black mane, brown belly, thin legs, black hooves, long tail, large pink snout, long ears, squint eyes
Affiliations
Simba's Pride
Nationality/
Worthog
Children
Simba (adoptive son)
Pumbaa Jr. (adoptive son; formerly)
Bunga (adoptive son/"nephew")
Relatives
Ernie (uncle) †
Boaris (uncle)
Bunga (adoptive nephew)
Allies
Timon ,
Simba ,
Rafiki ,
Zazu ,
Nala ,
Pridelanders ,
Kiara ,
Kovu ,
Vitani ,
Outsiders ,
Ma ,
Uncle Max ,
Kion ,
Bunga ,
Fuli ,
Beshte ,
Ono ,
Makini ,
Ma Tembo ,
Uroho ,
Mwizi ,
Tiifu ,
Zuri ,
Ushari (briefly),
Rani
Enemies
Scar ,
Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed ,
Hyena Clan ,
Zira ,
Kovu (briefly),
Vitani (formerly),
Outsiders (formerly),
Cheetato and Cheetata ,
Quint
Likes
Grubs, eating, freedom, hot tubs, friendship, lounging, sleeping
Dislikes
Being called a pig, hyenas, flatulences, crowds, selfishness, loneliness, cheating, Timon's bragging, stink bugs, the song "Stand by Me "
Powers and abilities
Physical strength and comically dangerous flatulence
Fate
Becomes a resident of Pride Rock in gratitude for partially saving both Simba and the kingdom
Movies
The Lion King (cameo)Aladdin and the King of Thieves (cameo)The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (cameo)The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar (cameo)The Lion King (2019)
TV Series
Timon & Pumbaa (cameo)House of Mouse (cameo)The Lion Guard
Video Games
The Lion King (cameo)Disney's Extreme Skate Adventure seriesMeteos: Disney Magic (temporary scene)Disney Crossy Road
Park Attractions
Fantasmic!
Portrayed by
Tom Alan Robbins (musical; debut)
Voice
Ernie Sabella (1994 – present) (old)
Animators
Tony Bancroft
Inspiration
Guildenstern from Hamlet
Source
“They call me Mister Pig! ” ―Pumbaa to Shenzi and Banzai
Pumbaa is one of the tritagonists of Disney's The Lion King franchise.
He is a gluttonous warthog and the best friend of Timon . Most animals are wary and dismissive of Pumbaa due to his pungent odor, but he remains happy-go-lucky by following a philosophy called Hakuna Matata .
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