Ernie Sabella
Acting
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.
Filmography 82
Movies (42)
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl2025Self
Show of Titles2021"Man of La Mancha" Performer
Bakery in Brooklyn2016Dave
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar2016Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real!2013Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go!2013Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online!2012Pumbaa (voice)
Listen to Your Heart2010Tony
Waking Sleeping Beauty2009Self (archive footage)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water!2009Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green!2009Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home!2008Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit!2008Pumbaa (voice)
The Lion King 1½2004Pumbaa (voice)
Broadway's Lost Treasures II2004Harry The Horse (segment "Guys & Dolls")- Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.02004Pumbaa (voice)
Behind the Legend: Timon2004Pumbaa (voice)- Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.52004Pumbaa (voice)
- Timon & Pumba's Virtual Safari2003Pumbaa (voice)
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse2001Pumbaa (voice)
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride1998Pumbaa (voice)
A Magical Walt Disney World Christmas1997Self
MouseHunt1997Maury
In & Out1997Aldo Hooper
On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa1997Pumbaa (Voice)
Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade1996Self
Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa1996Pumbaa (Voice)
Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa1996Pumbaa (Voice)
Stand By Me1995Pumbaa (voice)
Roommates1995Stash
Shows (40)
The Lion Guard2016Pumbaa (voice)
The Good Wife2009Murray
Wild About Safety with Timon & Pumbaa2008Pumbaa
That's So Raven2003Mr. Petracelli
Disney's House of Mouse2001Pumbaa (voice)
Ed2000Gary Swirdlock
Providence1999Lou Keppler- Encore! Encore!1998Leo Wodecki
The Practice1997Atty. Harland Bassett
Timon and Pumbaa1995Pumbaa (voice)
Mad About You1992Maurice
Saved by the Bell1989Leon Carosi
Seinfeld1989Naked Man
Quantum Leap1989Manny / Sancho Panza
Coach1989Ernie
A Fine Romance1989George Shipman
Murphy Brown1988Julian
A Different World1987Campus Policeman
She's the Sheriff1987
Married... with Children1987Mr. Pond- Roxie1987Vito Carteri
Sledge Hammer!1986Al Fresco
Perfect Strangers1986Donald Twinkacetti
It's Your Move1984Lou Donatelli
Hunter1984Earnie
Punky Brewster1984
Hardcastle and McCormick1983Clyde Whitley
The New Odd Couple1982Policeman
St. Elsewhere1982Patient
Newhart1982