Known For
Acting
Born
Sep 19, 1949
Place of Birth
Westchester, New York, USA
Credits
82 titles
Ernie 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
Filmography
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
Self
Show of Titles
"Man of La Mancha" Performer
Bakery in Brooklyn
Dave
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
Pumbaa (voice)
The Lion Guard
Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real!
Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go!
Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online!
Pumbaa (voice)
Listen to Your Heart
Tony
The Good Wife
Murray
Waking Sleeping Beauty
Self (archive footage)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water!
Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green!
Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety with Timon & Pumbaa
Pumbaa
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home!
Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit!
Pumbaa (voice)
The Lion King 1½
Pumbaa (voice)
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
Harry The Horse (segment "Guys & Dolls")
Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0
Pumbaa (voice)
Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5
Pumbaa (voice)
Behind the Legend: Timon
Pumbaa (voice)
Timon & Pumba's Virtual Safari
Pumbaa (voice)
That's So Raven
Mr. Petracelli
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
Pumbaa (voice)
Disney's House of Mouse
Pumbaa (voice)
Ed
Gary Swirdlock
Providence
Lou Keppler
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
Pumbaa (voice)
Encore! Encore!
Leo Wodecki
A Magical Walt Disney World Christmas
Self
MouseHunt
Maury
In & Out
Aldo Hooper
On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa
Pumbaa (Voice)
The Practice
Atty. Harland Bassett
Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade
Self
Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa
Pumbaa (Voice)
Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa
Pumbaa (Voice)
Stand By Me
Pumbaa (voice)
Timon and Pumbaa
Pumbaa (voice)
Roommates
Stash
Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable
Pumba
Quiz Show
Car Salesman
The Lion King
Pumbaa (voice)
Just My Imagination
Arnold Mayer
Guys and Dolls: Off the Record
Himself / Harry the Horse
Mad About You
Maurice
Going Under
The Mole
Faith
Stanley
Saved by the Bell
Leon Carosi
Seinfeld
Naked Man