Ernie Sabella
Acting
Born: 1949-09-19 · 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.
🎬 Movies (20)
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
2025
Self
Show of Titles
2021
"Man of La Mancha" Performer
Bakery in Brooklyn
2016
Dave
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
2016
Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real!
2013
Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go!
2013
Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online!
2012
Pumbaa (voice)
Listen to Your Heart
2010
Tony
Waking Sleeping Beauty
2009
Self (archive footage)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water!
2009
Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green!
2009
Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home!
2008
Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit!
2008
Pumbaa (voice)
The Lion King 1½
2004
Pumbaa (voice)
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
2004
Harry The Horse (segment "Guys & Dolls")
Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0
2004
Pumbaa (voice)
Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5
2004
Pumbaa (voice)
Behind the Legend: Timon
2004
Pumbaa (voice)
Timon & Pumba's Virtual Safari
2003
Pumbaa (voice)
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
2001
Pumbaa (voice)
📺 TV Shows (20)
The Lion Guard
2016
Pumbaa (voice)
The Good Wife
2009
Murray
Wild About Safety with Timon & Pumbaa
2008
Pumbaa
That's So Raven
2003
Mr. Petracelli
Disney's House of Mouse
2001
Pumbaa (voice)
Disney's House of Mouse
2001
Pumbaa
Ed
2000
Gary Swirdlock
Providence
1999
Lou Keppler
Encore! Encore!
1998
Leo Wodecki
The Practice
1997
Atty. Harland Bassett
Timon and Pumbaa
1995
Pumbaa (voice)
Mad About You
1992
Maurice
Saved by the Bell
1989
Leon Carosi
Seinfeld
1989
Naked Man
Quantum Leap
1989
Manny / Sancho Panza
Coach
1989
Ernie
A Fine Romance
1989
George Shipman
Murphy Brown
1988
Julian
A Different World
1987
Campus Policeman
She's the Sheriff
1987