Ernie Sabella
Known for Acting · 82 credits
- Born
- 1949-09-19 (age 76)
- Place of birth
- Westchester, New York, USA
- Also known as
- Ernest Sabella
Biography
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
TV Shows (40)
Seinfeld
1989
as Naked Man
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Self (uncredited)
The Good Wife
2009
as Murray
Married... with Children
1987
as Mr. Pond
Cheers
1982
as Stan
Hill Street Blues
1981
as Paulie
Knots Landing
1979
as Frank Edmunds
The Practice
1997
as Atty. Harland Bassett
Quantum Leap
1989
as Manny / Sancho Panza
Mad About You
1992
as Maurice
Coach
1989
as Ernie
St. Elsewhere
1982
as Patient
The Facts of Life
1979
Alice
1976
Hunter
1984
as Earnie
Cagney & Lacey
1982
A Different World
1987
as Campus Policeman
Timon and Pumbaa
1995
as Pumbaa (voice)
Newhart
1982
as Police Officer
Providence
1999
as Lou Keppler
Murphy Brown
1988
as Julian
That's So Raven
2003
as Mr. Petracelli
The Oscars
1953
as Self
The Lion Guard
2016
as Pumbaa (voice)
Hardcastle and McCormick
1983
as Clyde Whitley
Ed
2000
as Gary Swirdlock
Saved by the Bell
1989
as Leon Carosi
Sledge Hammer!
1986
Disney's House of Mouse
2001
as Pumbaa (voice)
Punky Brewster
1984
Perfect Strangers
1986
as Donald Twinkacetti
She's the Sheriff
1987
as Dickie Dinsmore
The New Odd Couple
1982
as Policeman
It's Your Move
1984
as Lou Donatelli
A Fine Romance
1989
as George Shipman
Diff'rent Strokes
1978
Encore! Encore!
1998
Broadway on Showtime
1979
as Big Harp
Roxie
1987
as Vito Carteri
Wild About Safety with Timon & Pumbaa
2008
as Pumbaa
Movies (42)
The Lion King
1994
as Pumbaa (voice)
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
1998
as Pumbaa (voice)
The Lion King 1½
2004
as Pumbaa (voice)
MouseHunt
1997
as Maury
Quiz Show
1994
as Car Salesman
In & Out
1997
as Aldo Hooper
Fright Night Part 2
1988
as Dr. Scott Harrison
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
2001
as Pumbaa (voice)
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
2016
as Pumbaa (voice)
Roommates
1995
as Stash
Waking Sleeping Beauty
2009
as Self (archive footage)
Copacabana
1985
as Sam Gropper
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
2025
as Self
Tough Guys
1986
as Hotel Clerk
Show of Titles
2021
as "Man of La Mancha" Performer
Going Under
1991
as The Mole
Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa
1996
as Pumbaa (Voice)
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
2004
as Harry The Horse (segment "Guys & Dolls")
Guys and Dolls: Off the Record
1992
as Himself / Harry the Horse
Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa
1996
as Pumbaa (Voice)
On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa
1997
as Pumbaa (Voice)
Bakery in Brooklyn
2016
as Dave
The Robber Bridegroom
1980
as Big Harp
Faith
1990
as Stanley
Just My Imagination
1992
as Arnold Mayer
Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5
2004
as Pumbaa (voice)
Listen to Your Heart
2010
as Tony
Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0
2004
as Pumbaa (voice)
Behind the Legend: Timon
2004
as Pumbaa (voice)
Stand By Me
1995
as Pumbaa (voice)
Little Johnny Jones
1980
as Sing Song
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit!
2008
as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green!
2009
as Pumbaa (voice)
Timon & Pumba's Virtual Safari
2003
as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online!
2012
as Pumbaa (voice)
A Magical Walt Disney World Christmas
1997
as Self
Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade
1996
as Self
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go!
2013
as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home!
2008
as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water!
2009
as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real!
2013
as Pumbaa (voice)
Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable
1995
as Pumba
About Ernie Sabella
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. With 82 credits spanning from 1953 to 2025, Ernie Sabella has appeared in 42 films and 40 TV shows.
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Most Popular Ernie Sabella Movies
- The Lion King (1994) — as Pumbaa (voice)
- The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (1998) — as Pumbaa (voice)
- The Lion King 1½ (2004) — as Pumbaa (voice)
- MouseHunt (1997) — as Maury
- Quiz Show (1994) — as Car Salesman
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