Ernie Sabella

Personal Info

Birthday

September 19, 1949

(75 years old)

Place of Birth

Westchester, New York, USA

Also Known As

Ernest Sabella

Ernie Sabella

Biography

Ernest Sabella (born September 19, 1949) is an American actor and voice actor, who is best known for his role as the voice of Pumbaa from The Lion King franchise. He is also known for his work in Broadway theatre, including starring roles in Guys and Dolls and Man of La Mancha.

Known For

Seinfeld

The Good Wife

Cheers

Mad About You

Married... with Children

Quantum Leap

Coach

Knots Landing

Filmography

2025
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
as Self
2021
Show of Titles
as "Man of La Mancha" Performer
2016
Bakery in Brooklyn
as Dave
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
as Pumbaa (voice)
2013
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go!
as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real!
as Pumbaa (voice)
2012
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online!
as Pumbaa (voice)
2010
Listen to Your Heart
as Tony
2009
Waking Sleeping Beauty
as Self (archive footage)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water!
as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green!
as Pumbaa (voice)
2008
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home!
as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit!
as Pumbaa (voice)
2004
The Lion King 1½
as Pumbaa (voice)
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
as Harry The Horse (segment "Guys & Dolls")
Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0
as Pumbaa (voice)
Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5
as Pumbaa (voice)
Behind the Legend: Timon
as Pumbaa (voice)
2003
Timon & Pumba's Virtual Safari
as Pumbaa (voice)
2001
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
as Pumbaa (voice)
1998
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
as Pumbaa (voice)
1997
MouseHunt
as Maury
In & Out
as Aldo Hooper
On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa
as Pumbaa (Voice)
1996
Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa
as Pumbaa (Voice)
Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa
as Pumbaa (Voice)
1995
Stand By Me
as Pumbaa (voice)
Roommates
as Stash
1994
Quiz Show
as Car Salesman
The Lion King
as Pumbaa (voice)
1992
Just My Imagination
as Arnold Mayer
Guys and Dolls: Off the Record
as Himself / Harry the Horse
1991
Going Under
as The Mole
1990
Faith
as Stanley
1988
Fright Night Part 2
as Dr. Scott Harrison
1986
Tough Guys
as Hotel Clerk
1985
Copacabana
as Sam Gropper
1980
Little Johnny Jones
as Sing Song
The Robber Bridegroom
as Big Harp