Ernie Sabella
Born Sep 19, 1949 · Westchester, New York, USA
Ernest Sabella (born September 19, 1949) is an American actor, who is best known for his role as the voice of Pumbaa from The Lion King franchise voicing the character in all media except the 2019 and 2024 films. He is also recognized for his work in Broadway theatre, including starring roles in Guys and Dolls and Man of La Mancha.
Known for
Show of Titles
2021
The Lion Guard
2016
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
2016
Bakery in Brooklyn
2016
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real!
2013
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go!
2013
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online!
2012
Listen to Your Heart
2010
The Good Wife
2009
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water!
2009
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green!
2009
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit!
2008
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home!
2008
The Lion King 1½
2004
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
2004
Behind the Legend: Timon
2004
That's So Raven
2003
Disney's House of Mouse
2001
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
2001
Ed
2000
Providence
1999
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
1998
The Practice
1997
In & Out
1997
MouseHunt
1997
On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa
1997
Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa
1996
Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa
1996
Timon and Pumbaa
1995
Roommates
1995
Stand By Me
1995
Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable
1995
The Lion King
1994
Quiz Show
1994
Mad About You
1992
Guys and Dolls: Off the Record
1992
Just My Imagination
1992
Going Under
1991
Faith
1990
Seinfeld
1989
Coach
1989
Quantum Leap
1989
Saved by the Bell
1989
A Fine Romance
1989
Murphy Brown
1988
Fright Night Part 2
1988
Married... with Children
1987
A Different World
1987
She's the Sheriff
1987
Sledge Hammer!
1986
Perfect Strangers
1986
Tough Guys
1986
Copacabana
1985
Hunter
1984
Punky Brewster
1984
It's Your Move
1984
City Heat
1984
Hardcastle and McCormick
1983
Cheers
1982
Newhart
1982
St. Elsewhere
1982
Cagney & Lacey
1982
The New Odd Couple
1982
Hill Street Blues
1981
The Robber Bridegroom
1980
Little Johnny Jones
1980
Knots Landing
1979
The Facts of Life
1979
Broadway on Showtime
1979
Diff'rent Strokes
1978
Alice
1976