Ernie Sabella

Known for: Acting

Born: 1949-09-19 (age 76)

From: Westchester, New York, USA

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)

MOVIE★ 7.1
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
2025
as Self
MOVIE
Show of Titles
2021
as "Man of La Mancha" Performer
MOVIE★ 5.2
Bakery in Brooklyn
2016
as Dave
MOVIE★ 6.7
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
2016
as Pumbaa (voice)
TV★ 7.7
The Lion Guard
2016
as Pumbaa (voice)
MOVIE★ 6.0
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real!
2013
as Pumbaa (voice)
MOVIE★ 5.0
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go!
2013
as Pumbaa (voice)
MOVIE★ 5.0
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online!
2012
as Pumbaa (voice)
MOVIE★ 7.1
Listen to Your Heart
2010
as Tony
TV★ 7.6
The Good Wife
2009
as Murray
MOVIE★ 7.2
Waking Sleeping Beauty
2009
as Self (archive footage)
MOVIE★ 5.5
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water!
2009
as Pumbaa (voice)
MOVIE★ 5.5
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green!
2009
as Pumbaa (voice)
MOVIE★ 5.5
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home!
2008
as Pumbaa (voice)
TV★ 5.5
Wild About Safety with Timon & Pumbaa
2008
as Pumbaa
MOVIE★ 5.5
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit!
2008
as Pumbaa (voice)
MOVIE★ 6.6
The Lion King 1½
2004
as Pumbaa (voice)
MOVIE★ 8.3
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
2004
as Harry The Horse (segment "Guys & Dolls")
MOVIE
Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0
2004
as Pumbaa (voice)
MOVIE
Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5
2004
as Pumbaa (voice)
MOVIE★ 7.0
Behind the Legend: Timon
2004
as Pumbaa (voice)
MOVIE
Timon & Pumba's Virtual Safari
2003
as Pumbaa (voice)
TV★ 7.2
That's So Raven
2003
as Mr. Petracelli
MOVIE★ 7.0
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
2001
as Pumbaa (voice)
TV★ 7.5
Disney's House of Mouse
2001
as Pumbaa (voice)
TV★ 7.7
Ed
2000
as Gary Swirdlock
TV★ 6.7
Providence
1999
as Lou Keppler
MOVIE★ 6.9
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
1998
as Pumbaa (voice)
TV★ 8.0
Encore! Encore!
1998
as Leo Wodecki
MOVIE★ 9.0
A Magical Walt Disney World Christmas
1997
as Self
MOVIE★ 6.5
MouseHunt
1997
as Maury
MOVIE★ 6.5
In & Out
1997
as Aldo Hooper
MOVIE★ 6.2
On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa
1997
as Pumbaa (Voice)
TV★ 7.7
The Practice
1997
as Atty. Harland Bassett
MOVIE★ 10.0
Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade
1996
as Self
MOVIE★ 6.3
Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa
1996
as Pumbaa (Voice)
MOVIE★ 6.4
Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa
1996
as Pumbaa (Voice)
MOVIE★ 6.2
Stand By Me
1995
as Pumbaa (voice)
TV★ 7.2
Timon and Pumbaa
1995
as Pumbaa (voice)
MOVIE★ 5.7
Roommates
1995
as Stash
MOVIE★ 8.0
Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable
1995
as Pumba
MOVIE★ 7.3
Quiz Show
1994
as Car Salesman
MOVIE★ 8.3
The Lion King
1994
as Pumbaa (voice)
MOVIE★ 4.7
Just My Imagination
1992
as Arnold Mayer
MOVIE★ 8.5
Guys and Dolls: Off the Record
1992
as Himself / Harry the Horse
TV★ 6.7
Mad About You
1992
as Maurice
MOVIE★ 3.9
Going Under
1991
as The Mole
MOVIE★ 4.5
Faith
1990
as Stanley
TV★ 7.8
Saved by the Bell
1989
as Leon Carosi
TV★ 8.3
Seinfeld
1989
as Naked Man
TV★ 8.0
Quantum Leap
1989
as Manny / Sancho Panza
TV★ 6.7
Coach
1989
as Ernie
TV★ 6.5
A Fine Romance
1989
as George Shipman
TV★ 6.4
Murphy Brown
1988
as Julian
MOVIE★ 6.4
Fright Night Part 2
1988
as Dr. Scott Harrison
TV★ 7.1
A Different World
1987
as Campus Policeman
TV★ 6.7
She's the Sheriff
1987
TV★ 7.7
Married... with Children
1987
as Mr. Pond
TV★ 9.0
Roxie
1987
as Vito Carteri
MOVIE★ 6.0
Tough Guys
1986
as Hotel Clerk
TV★ 8.0
Sledge Hammer!
1986
as Al Fresco
TV★ 6.7
Perfect Strangers
1986
as Donald Twinkacetti
MOVIE★ 7.2
Copacabana
1985
as Sam Gropper
TV★ 7.2
It's Your Move
1984
as Lou Donatelli
TV★ 7.1
Hunter
1984
as Earnie
TV★ 7.3
Punky Brewster
1984
TV★ 6.5
Hardcastle and McCormick
1983
as Clyde Whitley
TV★ 5.8
The New Odd Couple
1982
as Policeman
TV★ 5.7
St. Elsewhere
1982
as Patient
TV★ 7.1
Newhart
1982
TV★ 7.6
Cheers
1982
as Stan
TV★ 6.9
Cagney & Lacey
1982
TV★ 7.6
Hill Street Blues
1981
MOVIE
Little Johnny Jones
1980
as Sing Song
MOVIE
The Robber Bridegroom
1980
as Big Harp
TV★ 7.0
Knots Landing
1979
as Frank Edmunds
TV★ 7.1
The Facts of Life
1979
TV
Broadway on Showtime
1979
as Big Harp
TV★ 7.1
Diff'rent Strokes
1978
TV★ 7.1
Alice
1976
TV★ 6.9
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Self (uncredited)
TV★ 7.0
The Oscars
1953
as Self