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.
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Filmography
Acting (81)
Movies (41)
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
2025as Self
Show of Titles
2021as "Man of La Mancha" Performer
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
2016as Pumbaa (voice)
Bakery in Brooklyn
2016as Dave
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go!
2013as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real!
2013as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online!
2012as Pumbaa (voice)
Listen to Your Heart
2010as Tony
Waking Sleeping Beauty
2009as Self (archive footage)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water!
2009as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green!
2009as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home!
2008as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit!
2008as Pumbaa (voice)
The Lion King 1½
2004as Pumbaa (voice)
Behind the Legend: Timon
2004as Pumbaa (voice)
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
2004as Harry The Horse (segment "Guys & Dolls")
Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5
2004as Pumbaa (voice)
Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0
2004as Pumbaa (voice)
Timon & Pumba's Virtual Safari
2003as Pumbaa (voice)
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
2001as Pumbaa (voice)
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
1998as Pumbaa (voice)
MouseHunt
1997as Maury
In & Out
1997as Aldo Hooper
On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa
1997as Pumbaa (Voice)
Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa
1996as Pumbaa (Voice)
Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa
1996as Pumbaa (Voice)
Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade
1996as Self
Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable
1995as Pumba
Roommates
1995as Stash
Stand By Me
1995as Pumbaa (voice)
The Lion King
1994as Pumbaa (voice)
Quiz Show
1994as Car Salesman
Just My Imagination
1992as Arnold Mayer
Guys and Dolls: Off the Record
1992as Himself / Harry the Horse
Going Under
1991as The Mole
Faith
1990as Stanley
Fright Night Part 2
1988as Dr. Scott Harrison
Tough Guys
1986as Hotel Clerk
Copacabana
1985as Sam Gropper
The Robber Bridegroom
1980as Big Harp
Little Johnny Jones
1980as Sing Song
Television (40)
The Lion Guard
2016as Pumbaa (voice)
The Good Wife
2009as Murray
Wild About Safety with Timon & Pumbaa
2008as Pumbaa
That's So Raven
2003as Mr. Petracelli
Disney's House of Mouse
2001as Pumbaa (voice)
Ed
2000as Gary Swirdlock
Providence
1999as Lou Keppler
Encore! Encore!
1998
The Practice
1997as Atty. Harland Bassett
Timon and Pumbaa
1995as Pumbaa (voice)
Mad About You
1992as Maurice
Seinfeld
1989as Naked Man
Coach
1989as Ernie
Quantum Leap
1989as Manny / Sancho Panza
Saved by the Bell
1989as Leon Carosi
A Fine Romance
1989as George Shipman
Murphy Brown
1988as Julian
Married... with Children
1987as Mr. Pond
A Different World
1987as Campus Policeman
She's the Sheriff
1987 Roxie
1987as Vito Carteri
Perfect Strangers
1986as Donald Twinkacetti
Sledge Hammer!
1986
Hunter
1984as Earnie
Punky Brewster
1984
It's Your Move
1984as Lou Donatelli
Hardcastle and McCormick
1983as Clyde Whitley
Cheers
1982as Stan
St. Elsewhere
1982as Patient
Newhart
1982
Cagney & Lacey
1982
The New Odd Couple
1982as Policeman
Hill Street Blues
1981as Paulie
Knots Landing
1979as Frank Edmunds
The Facts of Life
1979
Broadway on Showtime
1979as Big Harp
Diff'rent Strokes
1978
Alice
1976
Saturday Night Live
1975as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
The Oscars
1953as Self
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