Pumbaa (The Lion King)

Last Updated on: July 9th, 2023

pumbaa the lion king 1994Who is Pumbaa?

Pumbaa is a fictional character from the Disney animated feature film The Lion King (1994) and its franchise. He is a warthog and along with his meerkat friend Timon, he becomes a friend and mentor to the young lion Simba after he is exiled from his home. He is known for his good-natured and easy-going personality, as well as his love for bugs and his flatulence, which he uses for comedic effect. He is a comic relief character and is also one of the main characters in the Lion King franchise. He is also known for his catchphrase “Hakuna Matata” which means “no worries” in Swahili, which is Timon’s catchphrase as well. He was played by veteran actor Ernie Sabella.

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Circle of Life (Song)

“Circle of Life” is a song from the 1994 Disney animated film “The Lion King“. The song was written by Elton John and Tim Rice,…



Hakuna Matata (Song)

“Hakuna Matata” is a song from the 1994 Disney animated film “The Lion King“. The song is performed by the characters Timon and Pumbaa, and…




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