7.6Acting
Ernie Sabella
- Born
- 1949-09-19
- Birthplace
- Westchester, New York, USA
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
Filmography
85 titles · Newest first · Cast and crew credits
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
2025 · Movie
Self
Show of Titles
2021 · Movie
"Man of La Mancha" Performer
Bakery in Brooklyn
2016 · Movie
Dave
The Lion Guard
2016 · TV Show
Pumbaa (voice)
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
2016 · Movie
Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real!
2013 · Movie
Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go!
2013 · Movie
Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online!
2012 · Movie
Pumbaa (voice)
Listen to Your Heart
2010 · Movie
Tony
Waking Sleeping Beauty
2010 · Movie
Self (archive footage)
The Good Wife
2009 · TV Show
Murray
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart About Fire
2009 · Movie
Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green!
2009 · Movie
Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water!
2009 · Movie
Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety with Timon & Pumbaa
2008 · TV Show
Pumbaa
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home!
2008 · Movie
Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit!
2008 · Movie
Pumbaa (voice)
Behind the Legend: Timon
2004 · Movie
Pumbaa (voice)
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
2004 · Movie
Harry The Horse (segment "Guys & Dolls")
The Lion King 1½
2004 · Movie
Pumbaa (voice)
Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0
2004 · Movie
Pumbaa (voice)
Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5
2004 · Movie
Pumbaa (voice)
That's So Raven
2003 · TV Show
Mr. Petracelli
Timon & Pumba's Virtual Safari
2003 · Movie
Pumbaa (voice)
Disney's House of Mouse
2001 · TV Show
Pumbaa (voice) · Pumbaa
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
2001 · Movie
Pumbaa (voice)
Ed
2000 · TV Show
Gary Swirdlock
Providence
1999 · TV Show
Lou Keppler
The Out-of-Towners
1999 · Movie
Getaway Driver
Encore! Encore!
1998 · TV Show
Leo Wodecki
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
1998 · Movie
Pumbaa (voice)
A Magical Walt Disney World Christmas
1997 · Movie
Self
In & Out
1997 · Movie
Aldo Hooper
MouseHunt
1997 · Movie
Maury
On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa
1997 · Movie
Pumbaa (Voice)
The Practice
1997 · TV Show
Harland Bassett
Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa
1996 · Movie
Pumbaa (Voice)
Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa
1996 · Movie
Pumbaa (Voice)
Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade
1996 · Movie
Self
Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable
1995 · Movie
Pumba
Roommates
1995 · Movie
Stash
Stand By Me
1995 · Movie
Pumbaa (voice)
Timon and Pumbaa
1995 · TV Show
Pumbaa (voice)
Quiz Show
1994 · Movie
Car Salesman
The Lion King
1994 · Movie
Pumbaa (voice)
Guys and Dolls: Off the Record
1992 · Movie
Himself / Harry the Horse
Just My Imagination
1992 · Movie
Arnold Mayer
Mad About You
1992 · TV Show
Maurice
Going Under
1991 · Movie
The Mole
Faith
1990 · Movie
Stanley
A Fine Romance
1989 · TV Show
George Shipman
Coach
1989 · TV Show
Ernie
Quantum Leap
1989 · TV Show
Manny / Sancho Panza
Saved by the Bell
1989 · TV Show
Leon Carosi
Seinfeld
1989 · TV Show
Naked Man
Fright Night Part 2
1988 · Movie
Dr. Scott Harrison
Murphy Brown
1988 · TV Show
Julian
A Different World
1987 · TV Show
Campus Policeman
Married... with Children
1987 · TV Show
Mr. Pond
Roxie
1987 · TV Show
Vito Carteri
She's the Sheriff
1987 · TV Show
Cast · Dickie Dinsmore
Perfect Strangers
1986 · TV Show
Donald Twinkacetti
Sledge Hammer!
1986 · TV Show
Al Fresco
Tough Guys
1986 · Movie
Hotel Clerk
Copacabana
1985 · Movie
Sam Gropper
City Heat
1984 · Movie
Ballistics Expert
Hunter
1984 · TV Show
Earnie
It's Your Move
1984 · TV Show
Lou Donatelli
Punky Brewster
1984 · TV Show
Cast
Hardcastle and McCormick
1983 · TV Show
Clyde Whitley
Cagney & Lacey
1982 · TV Show
Cast
Cheers
1982 · TV Show
Stan
Newhart
1982 · TV Show
Cast · Police Officer · Ed Halstead
St. Elsewhere
1982 · TV Show
Patient
The New Odd Couple
1982 · TV Show
Policeman
Hill Street Blues
1981 · TV Show
Cast · Paulie
Little Johnny Jones
1980 · Movie
Sing Song
The Robber Bridegroom
1980 · Movie
Big Harp
Broadway on Showtime
1979 · TV Show
Big Harp
Knots Landing
1979 · TV Show
Frank Edmunds
The Facts of Life
1979 · TV Show
Cast
Diff'rent Strokes
1978 · TV Show
Cast
Alice
1976 · TV Show
Cast
Saturday Night Live
1975 · TV Show
Self (uncredited)
The Oscars
1953 · TV Show
Self