Ernie Sabella
Known for
Acting
Born
September 19, 1949 (age 77)
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.
Best known work
The Lion King
1994
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
1998
The Lion King 1½
2004
Seinfeld
1989
MouseHunt
1997
Married... with Children
1987
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
2016
Quiz Show
1994
Quantum Leap
1989
In & Out
1997Filmography
2025
2021
Show of Titlesas "Man of La Mancha" Performer
2016
Bakery in Brooklynas Dave
2016
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roaras Pumbaa (voice)
2016
2013
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real!as Pumbaa (voice)
2013
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go!as Pumbaa (voice)
2012
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online!as Pumbaa (voice)
2010
Listen to Your Heartas Tony
2009
2009
Waking Sleeping Beautyas Self (archive footage)
2009
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water!as Pumbaa (voice)
2009
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)
2008
2008
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit!as Pumbaa (voice)
2004
The Lion King 1½as Pumbaa (voice)
2004
Broadway's Lost Treasures IIas Harry The Horse (segment "Guys & Dolls")
2004
Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0as Pumbaa (voice)
2004
Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5as Pumbaa (voice)
2004
Behind the Legend: Timonas Pumbaa (voice)
2003
Timon & Pumba's Virtual Safarias Pumbaa (voice)
2003
2001
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouseas Pumbaa (voice)
2001